Going to college podcast: tips and advice to help you get ready for college life

29–08–2024

In this special educational podcast brought to you by QQI in association with Irish Independent QQI CEO Padraig Walsh and Aoife McArdle, guidance counsellor from Institute of Education, are in conversation with Rob O’Hanrahan, former teacher, education TV reporter, now working in communications in DCU. 

In the first episode, they discuss positive mark adjustments, CAO round 1 offers and alternative pathways to getting a degree, including tertiary degrees. 

Listen now: Going to College Podcast: Tips and advice to help you get ready for college life

Read the article: Going To College Podcast: What to do when you get - or don’t get - your Round One offer | Irish Independent

In episode two, the panel asks what happens next? How do you adjust from a structured secondary school timetable to an environment where your time is completely yours to manage? How do you find accommodation? And what are some of the other changes to expect in the coming months and years?

Listen now: Going to College Podcast episode two: Preparing for the road ahead - YouTube

Read the article: Going To College Podcast: What's next for those about to start college life | Irish Independent

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