Introductory Issue
Our Student Stories Maeve Keane, Bachelor of Business in Rural Enterprise and Agri-Business, GMIT One of the highlights of the course for me was going out on placement for a full semester. Growing up on our family farm in Waterford I always had a passion for agriculture, but I also loved studying business. Studying Rural Enterprise & Agri-Busines in GMIT Mountbellew Agriculture College allowed me to do both. It’s a small Agri-college where it was easy to settle in and get to know everyone. One of the highlights of the course for me was going out on placement for a full semester. I went to the Teagasc office in Clonmel and got to work alongside the advisors. I organised discussion groups for farmers and advisors, and travelled to the other Teagasc offices
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in Tipperary. I really enjoyed learning about the different schemes, such as GLAS, KT, and how to fill out Basic Farm Payment forms. After my work placement I started my third year on the GMIT Dublin Road campus in Galway city. There were
so many clubs and societies to get involved in. This was a great way to make new friends. GMIT class groups are small. Lecturers know everyone by name and are always there to give you a hand. I’m glad I chose to study in GMIT.
WORKING TOGETHER TOWARDS A TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
