UNESCO International Literacy Day — not to be confused with World Book Day, which entailed book tokens and cheap Roald Dahl paperbacks in primary school — is tomorrow, September 8. The theme for this year is “Literacy for a human-centred …
Student Living
A graduation like no other
Mary O’Harte talks to the class of 2020 on finally celebrating their long-awaited graduation
Recently something strange happened on campus. The Front Square, which had been a virtual wasteland for almost a year, started to fill up with students in caps and gowns. While many had chosen to be conferred in absentia, over the …
How to handle homesickness
Leanne Healy shares some advice on how to assuage the pangs of homesickness that accompany moving to a new city
Typically, leaving for college is an exciting time for many students. There is a newfound sense of freedom that one acquires when moving away for the first time — no rules, no parents and a fresh start. On paper, it …
Advice from a senior freshman to incoming first years
Lara Monahan gives guidance to students new to Trinity
Even in the best of times, making the transition from secondary school to college is a daunting enough experience without the added stress that some students have of moving to a new city, or even country, and being away from …
Trinity students get to grips with online internships
Ella Sloane and Seán Holland talk to undergraduates about their experiences with this novel internship format
In terms of employability and skill development, internships can prove immensely valuable for undergraduates, often enhancing their future career prospects. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies have pivoted their traditional internship programmes to virtual formats in order …
Irish culture shock: from fake tan to city planning
Shannon McGreevy recounts the cultural shifts that struck her most as an international student
Between somewhat familiar colloquialisms that are commonly known to be Irish, such as “craic” and “grand”, and the stereotypical pubs and pints, I thought coming to Ireland for college as an American high school graduate would be a breeze. However, …
Dublin Day Trips
Ella-Bleu Kiely explores some of the best spots in Dublin to take a trip to this summer
This past year, I have humbly taken advantage of what Dublin has to offer — in particular, its seaside. This article is a homage to Dublin’s coast and all the many food accounts on Instagram. Despite the longing you …
Epilogue: A bittersweet end to my time in Trinity
Mairéad McCarthy reflects on her final year in Trinity and looks to the future ahead
Two years ago, I stood in Front Square and watched my sister embrace her last day in college. It was a euphoric, yet bittersweet moment. Hugs were exchanged and tears were shed, but the air was filled with a feeling …
Looking ahead to a post-pandemic Trinity
As we find our way back to ourselves, there’s a strange and uncertain road ahead
“Then we came forth to see again the stars.” This is a rough translation of the final line of Dante’s Inferno, published in the fourteenth century, a time which saw the effects of another raging and devastating pandemic: the Plague. …
How to write a dissertation
From forming a proposal to printing it professionally, Ciara Olden traces the highs and lows that come with writing a final year dissertation
The dissertation is probably one of the most daunting aspects of any undergraduate’s degree. Knowing how to tackle it, or even just start the blasted thing can feel overwhelming. However, as a seasoned veteran, I am here to lend a …