18 GAZETTE 25 August 2011
COLLEGEOPTIONS OPTIONS AIB launch a new student website AIB have announced they are launching a dedicated student website, www. stuff4students.ie, which will be offering exclusive discounts and offers for students, not only in first year but in all years in college. The site will also contain information on managing finances for students. One of the key components of AIB’s 2011 Student communication campaign is the ongoing dialogue with students through www.stuff4students.ie. Some of the key features of the site will be the budgeting tool, weekly/ monthly competitions, relevant articles with advice and blogs on surviving your college years.
Exploring third-level education
| WHAT NEXT? |
Dun Laoghaire centre is the place for answers
Solid choices: Good advice from DIT SIOBHAN O’Donnell, a furniture design graduate at DIT, is just one
of the many graduates from the college pushing the envelope of their careers after attending the institution. Students have never had such a range of CAO options to choose from, or so much advice from every quarter, and Head of Admissions in DIT, Frank Costello, said: “Before accepting an offer, be sure that you know what’s involved in the programme and that you are enthusiastic about undertaking it – after that, start looking forward to your college career!”
STUDENTS who have recently received their L e av i n g C e r t i f i c a t e results and are asking, “What’s next?”, can find answers galore in a new publication from Dun Laoghaire Youth Information Centre called What’s Next? It provides information about the types of grants available, a list of colleges and courses, and where to repeat your Leaving Certificate. The guide also contains information for former students who want to get a job instead of going to college, or who want to take a gap year, which can provide a breathing space or time
out from the pressures of studying. The free publication explores all these options, and is available from the Youth Centre on Library
They have also produced information leaflets on student finance, accommodation and evening classes, as well as student guides to the
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‘The Centre is holding an exhibition on What’s Next? throughout the months of August and September’ --------------------------------------------------------
Road, beside Playcentre, in Dun Laoghaire . Dun Laoghaire Youth Information Centre is also holding an exhibition on What’s Next? throughout the months of August and September in the Youth Information Centre.
Dun Laoghaire area. For more information, contact the centre at info@youthquest.ie, or call them on 280 9363. The centre is open every weekday, and the staff will be happy to help with any query you may have.
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