Going back home for winter break this year and telling my family about my semester away from them got me thinking about some of the best and some of the hardest days of my college experience. Diwali was one of …
Student Living
Euro-Summer is out, and Euro-Winter is in
Amelia Flynn guides us through 2023’s most student-friendly Christmas markets
Although this summer we were all bombarded with an influx of American, Australian, and other international influencers’ take on Euro-Summer across our social media pages, Europe has just as much to offer several months later when all the leaves have …
Exam season Q&A
The TN Student Living team ask TCDSU all your unanswered questions regarding the upcoming exam season
Well, it’s that time of year again… exam season….Whether this is your first experience or you are a well-practised exam veteran looking for a new approach, this article is for you. We have compiled a list of the most asked …
Your 101 guide on applying for Erasmus
Lara Monahan provides a step by step guide on all things Erasmus
You’ve barely made a dent in the new pens and paper you bought at the beginning of the semester, but already Erasmus application deadlines are fast approaching. With all the excitement of the first semester back in college, it’s hard …
The Trinity spirit: Has time changed what makes Trinity students tick?
Jimena Alvarez ventures into Trinity News archives to unravel whether the essence of being a Trinity student has changed over time
The concept of student life transcends time. Conversations that are all too familiar to us include the next Student Union protest, the next Phil or Hist debate, as well as what to get from the Buttery. Who else were they …
Reeling in the years: Trinity News edition
Emma Rouine transports us back to an era when Trinity was exclusive to a select Irish population
Trinity has evolved a lot over the years. At times, it’s hard to believe that it was only 1970 when the rule that previously banned Catholics from studying in College was lifted, which had omitted a huge cohort of the …
Roleplaying adulthood
Danielle Briody reflects on the new chapters that come with the beginning of college
Everybody tells you how fast the last year of secondary school slips through your fingers, but you don’t fully understand them until you open your emails on CAO offer day. There, in capital letters, the automated email informs you where …
Unlocking your future and maximising your potential: A guide to Trinity Careers Service
Abby Cleaver speaks with careers consultant Orlaith Tunney to demystify the careers service and give you all the information you need
Career anxiety, that dreaded feeling that creeps up on nearly all students at some stage of their college careers. One day you’re a fresher forgetting about your assignment until the hours before, and the next you’re a soon-to-be graduated quasi-adult …
Can reading week actually mean reading week?
Sarah O’Donohoe writes about the pressures and realities of reading week
With the Michaelmas term breezing by, the oasis of reading week is on the horizon. While in theory reading week is supposed to be used as a time to get some rest and get your head down, in reality, it …
The top ten nightmare roommates
Erin Keenan discusses the archetypal roommates you may encounter as you move into a new flat
September time for the college student signals a number of things: new classes, reuniting with friends, basking in the final sun of summer. One of the less exciting parts of September, however, is moving into a new flat. Signing up …