Suppose you spend 3 hours every weeknight studying. Then add another 8 hours for the weekend and you’ve got at least a 100 hours of study a month, each month, in the run up to the Leaving Cert. This is a fairly significant amount of time, and if managed properly, it allows for a great […]
A new online survey has revealed the reality of life at school for 1,208 lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer (LGBTQ+) students across Ireland. The 2022 Irish School Climate Survey, conducted by Belong To in conjunction with Columbia University, is the largest-ever research into the experience of LGBTQ+ youth attending schools here. BeLonG To Youth Services […]
Today, Monday 7th September 2020, over 60,000 students received their Leaving Cert results, this year delivered in the form of a calculated grades system. This system works to establish a student’s grade by using a process of combining teacher assessment, which is then sent to the Dept of Education for standardisation and a final grade […]
Journalism is a high pressure, fast moving career. The news is constantly changing after all. Journalistic writing must have immediacy and topicality. This differentiates it from other forms of written expression. Journalists gather, assess, and report on the news. Newspapers provide a forum for public reflection and debate. Therefore they have an obligation to present […]
The Leaving Cert results process has gone through some major shifts in the past year – but how has this been sitting with students? According to research released last week by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) these changes have resulted in an increase in the number of students taking higher level subjects, although […]
TU Dublin has released its annual Cost of Living Guide for the 2022/23 academic year. Amongst the findings the report features the monthly cost of living estimated at €684 for those living at home and €1,478 for those living away. For anyone starting college in September, it’s important to be aware that along with the […]
As COVID-19 holds so many rituals and events to ransom, here at Whichcollege.ie, we want to take the time to celebrate one of the classic rights-of-passage in a young person’s life – the Debs. Each year, sixth-year students bid farewell to school by dressing up in formal wear and asking someone unsuitable to accompany them […]
Art History is an ideal course for those who want to work in the arts. A love of art does not necessarily mean the desire to be an artist. Types of Roles Available Arts administrators ensure that artists and performers earn a living and are able to show their work to the general public. This […]
Computer science is the study of computers and computational systems. What is Computer Science? It is the study of algorithms, computer programs, and applications that allow computers to solve problems and perform tasks. Computer scientists design and analyze software, invent new computing technologies, and research how computing can make technological systems safer, more powerful, and […]
What is Mechanical Engineering Mechanical engineering involves the design and manufacture, as well as operation of all kinds of components, products, machines, and systems. A project could be a new coffee maker to a robotic manufacturing line. Mechanical engineers are necessary for the production of most inventions and developments. What Courses Are Available? There are […]