By Fiona Lee This may shock you, but sleep hygiene actually has little to do with how much you sweat whilst you sleep. Shocking, I know. Sleep Hygiene is in fact the practices and habits that ae necessary to have a good quality night’s sleep. Despite how much we neglect it, a good night’s sleep is of huge importance to how we perform during the day. Unstructured … [Read more...] about Taking care of ‘sleep hygiene’ in exam season
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NUI Galway launches first ever music degree
By Fiona Lee This year NUI Galway accepted its first round of students who are undertaking a new Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music. The new degree consists of a variety of music modules, such as music theory, sound technology, traditional Irish music, arts administration and management, harmony and many more. An opportunity for work placement is offered in the third … [Read more...] about NUI Galway launches first ever music degree
Christmas Shoebox Appeal changes the lives of children globally
By Fiona Lee The Christmas Shoebox Appeal started with a few simple questions; how can we give children who have nothing something of their own? How can we make them feel cared for in distressing conditions, and how can we help them celebrate a day of peace and giving? All the answers to these questions fit into a simple shoebox. Peggy McGuire, a volunteer who has been … [Read more...] about Christmas Shoebox Appeal changes the lives of children globally
Learning to drive and emptying your bank account: just adult things
By Fiona Lee I have weighed up the pros and cons of learning how to drive. Pros: Fun road trips, useful in dire emergencies, seeing drive - in films, freedom from relying on others and saving on food delivery fees. Cons: A minimum cost of €660 to get a license, the cost of car, insurance and fuel thereafter. I tend to walk to college, that won’t change any time soon, … [Read more...] about Learning to drive and emptying your bank account: just adult things
Top tips to get a good night’s sleep before exams
The most beneficial thing when trying to get a good night’s sleep is to be patient. Don’t fall into frustrations and set high expectations for your night’s rest. You’ll sleep eventually. Worrying too much about utter relaxation is a baffling thing, but something we struggle to realise. However, if you need extra help try the following top tips. You’ll be fresh as a daisy and … [Read more...] about Top tips to get a good night’s sleep before exams