All work, no play? No way!

BY B. SIEJA, H. KUBO Turning twenty one opens up a new world for you. Now you have to learn how to balance work and play. Dublin City University just celebrated its 21st birthday and is one of the youngest universities in Ireland. As such, it offers lots of events and entertainment. There is something for everyone, particularly newly arrived international students, allowing you to both study and socialise.  Academic life NuBar...

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Student accommodation

BY H. KUBO, M. MIYAMURA, J. TREILLAUD On campus If you want to live on campus, DCU Campus Residences Ltd. offers three choices for incoming students. You can choose among Larkfield Apartments, Hampstead Apartments and College Park Apartments. Each accommodation has sets of 5 rooms and 1 dining room with a kitchen, so a maximum of 5 students can share one flat. In addition, each room has a study space and access to the Internet. If you...

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Saddle up in Dublin

BY B. TROPE  Newly arrived international students to DCU can find deciphering the public transport system in Dublin a maddingly frustrating experience.  If you have arrived to Ireland from a home which can boast sleek modes of public transport which invariably arrive on time, brace yourself. Looking for a greener option? by B. Trope The primary mode of public transportation utilized by Dubliners and students of DCU alike is...

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The Inter Faith Centre: A home away from home

BY B. SIEJA, F. BENDER, A. INHARJANTO  DCU does its best to help and support new international students. DCU wants you to feel welcome, safe and happy therefore it offers many facilities across campus to reduce your stress and make you feel more at home. One of those places is located at the heart of the campus, the Inter Faith Centre. It’s cosy, it’s quiet and everybody is welcome. Joe and Susan welcome everyone by B. Sieja, F. Bender...

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Getting around

BY F. BENDER One of the first problems new students face when they arrive at Dublin Airport is how to get to where they want to go. It is not easy to find your way around an unfamiliar town but with a little preparation you will quickly get the hang of it. There are three public transport systems in Dublin:  The Luas The DART Dublin Bus The Luas by B. Vysoky The Luas is a tram that runs on two lines: the Red and the Green line....

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Cinemas in Dublin: pure entertainment or playful culture?

BY J. TREILLAUD Are you tired of university work? Looking for some entertainment without spending too much of your money? Going to the movies may be your solution! Dublin is here to provide you with different kinds of cinemas depending on your mood or where you live, be it near the university or around the city centre. For those of you living on campus or around it, the most convenient place to go is the Santry Omniplex. This eleven-screen complex...

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No debt, no theft, no fret

BY B. SIEJA  Plan your budget wisely by B. Sieja They say money makes the world go round, that’s a given, but it also can get you into trouble if you’re not careful. Every year thousands of people come to Ireland to study. They leave their countries, families and friends and plunge into the unknown. They face new responsibilities and challenges and for many it’s their first time away from home. Moving abroad, managing and protecting...

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Discovering Ireland

BY A. INHARJANTO Dublin is no doubt a touristic, multicultural and vibrant city. When going around Dublin city centre, you will enjoy its brilliant atmosphere and will meet numerous people of different nationalities. You will also find lots of lively hubs, say, pubs, cinemas, theatres, clubs, sport centres, music halls, etc. It is a city with a jam-packed calendar of festivals and events. However, if you are keen to further explore this Emerald...

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Dublin and its surroundings

BY B. VYSOKY The famous Molly Malone statue near Grafton St. by B. Vysoky Dublin is a great, vibrant city. It offers various opportunities for having fun. There are a great number of attractions and events. Despite the city’s pleasure spots, you may be a lover of nature, who cannot stand the busy city all the time. If you are seeking for peaceful and quiet places, there are some tips, you may find helpful. Dublin is a large city...

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Is plagiarism becoming a plague?

BY J. FERNANDES    The aim of this article is new students to be aware of one of the worst crime, namely plagiarism, within institutions. DCU is one of many institutions of third level education which take this matter seriously. Plagiarism is one of the worst academic crimes that scholars can ever commit. As the cases for plagiarism increase, institutions have come up with stern measures to penalize the culprits and curb the menace....

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