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The American nightmare

April 2, 2014

Everything that could have gone wrong for Ciara Moore on her J1 did. Here she offers her top tips to ensuring your American dream doesn’t turn into a nightmare. Read more…

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Paradise in Portland

March 19, 2014

Portland is often referred to as the ‘hipster capital’ of the USA, which may sound like your worst nightmare but it really is a very cool place. Its large population of bearded and tattooed men, Read more…

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California dreamin’

March 19, 2014

Everything you’ve ever witnessed on a California-based TV show is the real deal. From celeb-spotting in Hollywood to pep rallies and bonfires on the beach; if a West Coast summer appeals to you, enlist your Read more…

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The Story of a Trinity Jailbreak

April 3, 2013

“We could go anywhere in the world we wanted for free”- Australia is 15,696 kilometres away from Ireland. The country has a hot climate and some amazing beaches and is home to nearly half of Read more…

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So you want to work abroad?

March 6, 2013

Have you ever wondered what job you would be doing if money was not an issue? Just think about it. Would you still want to be doing what you are doing if you didn’t need Read more…

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Destination Belfast

March 6, 2013

For those of us who only know Belfast from the constant news items on the protests and shootings that occur up there it might not be the first place on our list of cities to Read more…

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My Erasmus Experience: Jack O Dea

March 6, 2013

America. Where there’s Dunkin Donuts on nearly every corner, the word craic means cocaine and awesome is said so often it’ll drive you crazy. I had no real idea what to expect when coming to Read more…

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J1 destinations

February 6, 2013

Is it time you crossed the Atlantic to experience the summer of a lifetime? If you’ve decided to go on a J1 this summer but can’t decide where to go, it can be tough. They Read more…

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The Erasmus Experience

November 28, 2012

Walking on Charles Bridge you feel many things. All of your senses are in some way activated. You hear the multitude of languages, as people of several various nationalities roam around savouring the blissful winter air of the Read more…

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From France to Ireland with love

October 31, 2012

Everything started with a click. Sitting in the shade of a pine tree, majestically extending its branches at the back of the garden, I was glaring at my computer. The heat was unbearable even though Read more…

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The Commute

October 17, 2012

There is one type of travelling that isn’t nearly as fun or as adventurous as others; commuting. Living in Dublin can be both a blessing and a curse. You’re only ever a bus ride away Read more…

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Traveling the low-cost way

October 3, 2012

With so much time spent on studying, students don’t have time for jobs so how are we supposed to afford travel? Try travelling at low cost. 1. Keep looking on the Aer Lingus website and Ryanair- Read more…

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I’m a student, get me out of here…

October 3, 2012

Travel is… You often hear the phrase- “I need to get away” or “I need a holiday”. People say this because they are used to the monotonous routine of everyday life in Ireland that “getting Read more…

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Christmas Shopping with a Twist

November 16, 2011

By Emma Jane Hade  With Christmas adverts everywhere we know that Ryan Tubridy will soon be on our television screens in an awful jumper, but more importantly, that Christmas is only a few weeks away!  Read more…

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DCU Ski Trip – Avoriaz 2011

November 16, 2011

By Conor McTernan  Whether  you’re an advanced skier or a first-timer, the DCU Snowsports trip is for YOU!  This year, from January 27th  to February  4th, DCU’s Snowsports Society is going to Avoriaz in France. Read more…