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evidenced based examples of how you have developed your skills in the past and how you are excited to continue to develop them in this environment. Too often people cringe at personal statements as they think they need to say they are the best at everything. But no, just be reflective and open, be honest and show integrity. Do your research! Lots more details about how to write a great personal statement here https://www.tcd.ie/Careers/students/applying/statement.php Where do you advise students to look for funding and financial aid for master’s?
For taught master’s abroad, the individual university webpages are often the best place to start. Many universities will have scholarships or funding opportunities that are unique to them. Make sure to keep an eye on MyCareer each semester as there are often information sessions on funding and support in this regard. Also, check out our webpages which will signpost you to places like this one https://www.postgrad.com/fees_and_funding/ european-funding/student-funding-in-europe/ which are a great place to find out more. Also, this Irish Times article gives a good overview of where to start within the Irish market, including governmental support: https://www.irishtimes.com/news/education/how-to-fund-your-postgraduate-education-1.3808692 . With research master’s, again check the individual university website and with the local research bodies to see if you could avail of any funding opportunities. Does the timing of your application matter?
It depends on the master’s: some will close once they have enough applicants that they are happy to offer to, others won’t even look at the applications until after the closing date. Check the course info on their webpage. For the Wishlist phase, it’s never too early to start your research. But for the application phase, we would encourage you to look at your schedule and consider how you would feel if you started now or put it off a little. Your academic work needs to take priority but if applications are on your mind, carve out some time, just as you would for an assignment on your course and be methodical. Arguably the earlier you apply the better so that you can tick the box and relax but if possible, come to the table with a clear, reflective mind not a busy one! Best of luck from all of us at the Careers Service!
Erasmus Student in a Pandemic: Helsinki Edition By Mackenzie Elwood, JS Law and Political Science To say that I have experienced survivor guilt is, I think, perhaps, an exaggeration. However, in the interest of dramatic effect for a snappy opening paragraph, this author is going to ride the wave of audacity. My choice of Erasmus in Helsinki plucked me from a world in which the pillars of student life were rapidly collapsing and released me into a restriction-less reality where people ride the metro carefree, as though it is not a disease-ridden sardine tin built for the destruction of the human race. The process of getting on a plane
