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When students begin their journey at Trinity, one of the first institutions they come across is the Student-2-Student Programme. Newcomers who are, understandably, anxious about their new arrival have their nerves eased by the welcoming presence of their S2S mentors …
As I finish my third year at Trinity, all I can wonder is where the time went and how underprepared I am for life. While I still have a year left, I often get asked what my plans after college …
You’ve spent hours of your life writing essays on why you want to join X firm and copying and pasting your middle school results into what feels like hundreds of different application forms, only to be met with rejection after …
It happened again last week. As I lay in bed, tossing and turning, I felt this sudden rush of unwanted thoughts take over my mind. As they crept up on me, all I could hear myself say was, “Why would …
You’re in the library. It feels like hours have passed, but you’ve only been sitting down for twenty minutes. You’ve successfully sneaked in a cup of coffee — not a small feat, albeit one that will hopefully set the tone …
When I was a child, I promised myself never to drink or smoke — not for religious reasons, but simply because I didn’t want to. Growing up, especially as a teenager, drinking and smoking were synonymous with being cool. At …
If there is one thing that most students rely on, it’s social media. It is often the centrepiece of many people’s social lives and is where we frequently stay informed about what our friends are doing through their stories and …
I’m broke, I swear. A fact I have assured many of my friends who, after seeing my somewhat obnoxious Instagram stories from my latest travel escapades, have questioned how I managed to squeeze yet another trip into the slightest window …
Term two, week six. Whew. We’re approaching a time in the year where if burnout hasn’t grasped you yet, it’s probably starting to sneak into your academic habits, lecture attendance, and general wellbeing. Whether you’re a first year who’s still …
Hilary term is extremely hectic for university students, particularly third and fourth-years. While some are trying to bag an internship for the summer, others are trying to find jobs or apply for postgraduate degrees. The remaining few are uncertain of …