Vol. XXIII - The University Observer Freshers' Magazine 2016

THE UNIVERSITY OBSERVER

Volume XXIII

September 6th 2016

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Letter from the Editor Entertainment in Dublin Guide to Societies Finding Accomodation Meet the SU UCD Club Guide Financing College Life Food Section Film Reviews Interview with OisĂ­n Fagan

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Editor Roisin Guyett-Nicholson Deputy Editor Martin Healy Art & Design Editor Louise Flanagan

Contributors David Monaghan Sean Hayes Ruth Murphy Melissa Ridge Eithne Dodd

Rory Geoghegan Conall Cahill Rachel Gaffney

While it can be easy to forget that anything exists outside of Belfield, Seรกn Hayes outlines just some of the cultural hotspots and ongoing events in the bustling and buzzing capital.

PHOTO CREDIT: AMY MCGRATH

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Ruth Murphy and Melissa Ridge give the lowdown on the huge selection of societies around Belfield.

PHOTO CREDIT: JOANNA O’MALLEY

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Amidst a tricky time for student accommodation in Dublin, Rory Geoghegan guides you through the process of finding that right place.

PHOTO CREDIT: ROISIN GUYETT-NICHOLSON

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The University Observer sits down with each of this year’s UCDSU Sabbatical officers to talk about their plans for the year ahead.

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PHOTOS BY: GER BYRNE

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UCD is home to a wide variety of sports clubs, and Conall Cahill assesses them all, so you don’t have to.

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Budgeting in college can be tough. Eithne Dodd gives some tips on how to manage your finances and how to find a job.

5 Ways to Manage Your Money in College

How to Get a Job in Dublin

PHOTO CREDIT: MARTIN HEALY

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Rachel Gaffney takes us through the best options for breakfast, lunch and dinner on campus.

PHOTO CREDIT: LOUISE FLANAGAN

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David Monaghan

Martin Healy

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Fresh from the release of his short story collection Hostages, Seán Hayes speaks to Oisín Fagan.

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