Michael McDermott

I currently run a secret society that is so secretive there are only two other members. How do I increase my outreach and membership to become a thriving part of the Secret Society Central Committee and Trinity’s underbelly?

Getting a …

Dear Agony Aunt, I know I need to spend lots of time this semester preparing for my final exams. This will require me to spend a substantial amount of time in the Hamilton library. What measures can I take to …

Why is student engagement so low?

Marriage rates in Ireland are dropping every year, and the average age of first marriage has increased by over five years since the 1980s. Hypotheses for why younger generations are less inclined towards marriage …

How do I get people to stop bullying me for watching animes?

Based on my limited knowledge of anime, you can ignore them because you are the chosen one or have some hidden ability that will one day save the …

Is Theoretical Physics worth the pain?

Theoretical Physics is not necessarily more difficult than a standard Physics course, it just has a different focus and therefore requires a different skill set to succeed. Ultimately, your abilities as an individual should …

Can you help me with my homework?

Buddy, I can barely manage my own homework.

When I open some of the old library books a face appears from the text and screams at me: “You’re stupid! You’re going to get …

One of the staff in The Buttery keeps winking at me when I buy my fish and chips. How do I tell her that I’m not interested?

Firstly, I’d recommend you determine whether or not she is genuinely flirting. I …

Ive made some great friends in the first couple of weeks of college, but now I’m paranoid I’m being too clingy with them. How do I stop myself being the awkward hanger-on?

The friends you make in Freshers’ Week will …