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Procrastination

First year diaries: Procrastination

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By Darren Casserly Another month goes by and you know what that means, another month closer to exam time. It also means that there is only a few more weeks of lectures, and for some people that is a joyous thought. No more 9 o’clock lectures where all you want is the sweet release of death. I know I’m being a little hyperbolic there but, you have to exaggerate if you want to … [Read more...] about First year diaries: Procrastination

“Just one more episode”: procrastination and how to get even less done

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By Ellen Corbett Every student procrastinates – and don’t you dare try and deny it! Sometimes it’s just too late in the evening to start work, sometimes the temptation of watching one more episode is too much, sometimes you just can’t face doing that assignment – sure look at me, why do you think I’m writing this article? Meta. Most people turn to Netflix to find fuel for … [Read more...] about “Just one more episode”: procrastination and how to get even less done

Erasmus diaries: The difference between Irish and German universities

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By Anne Rieger  With the mid - term essays coming up, college life is actually getting serious now, and so does today’s column. I bet you feel the same. Today I want to talk to you about the difference between Irish and German universities (or specifically my university of Bonn).  Everybody here is busy. Busy doing stuff for uni, busy doing stuff for societies, busy doing … [Read more...] about Erasmus diaries: The difference between Irish and German universities