Welcome to Ireland: An introduction to student life
Вітаємо в Ірландії! Інформація для студентів про життя в Ірландії!
From 19th April until 2nd June UCC will deliver a new short course "An Introduction to Student Life in Ireland". This course is aimed at providing a university experience for displaced students from the Ukraine and other locations. Please note that you must be currently enrolled as a student in a high education institution (third level institution) in order to apply for this course.
The focus of the course is on:
- Life in Ireland for a young adult.
- Ireland, politics and society
- Getting sorted: communications and services
Welcome to Ireland: Awards Ceremony.
Welcome to Ireland: Awards Ceremony will take place at 5pm, in Devere Hall, Aras na Mac Leinn on Friday 17 June. You can view the livestream here if you are unable to attend.
Press play on the screen above to watch the live stream at 5pm, Fri 17 Jun 2022.
Introductory Week
There will be an introductory week filled with activities from 19th April to 21st April delivered by Pat Leahy, School of Applied Social Studies, and students from the PG Diploma in Youthwork. Please see provisional details below.
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| 19th April | Induction on UCC Campus with PDYW Class & Lunch on Campus |
| 20th April | Exploring Cork City |
| 21st April | Away Day in Cobh - Titanic Centre Visit |
Life in Ireland for a Young Adult
Please see below the Tuesday dates for the course. More details will be released nearer to the event as the timetable is currently being finalised.
There will be a 30 minute English language training course delivered by the language centre on each day of the course.
| Date | Lecture Title | Delivered by |
|---|---|---|
| 26th April | The Student Experience | Students Union/Student Society |
| 3rd May | Student Supports and Services in UCC | Student Services |
| 17th May | Student Social Life: the good, the bad and the ugly | Student's Union/Student Society |
| 24th May | Irish Culture: Seanos to Tik Tok | Student's Union/Student Society |
| 28th May | Part Time Works - jobs, study & money | Student's Union/Student Society |
| 31st May | Fashion, Food and Norms | Student's Union/Student Society |
Ireland, Politics and Society
Please see below the Wednesday dates for the course. More details will be released nearer to the event as the timetable is currently being finalised.
There will be a 30 minute English language training course delivered by the language centre on each day of the course.
| Date | Lecture Title | Delivered by |
|---|---|---|
| 27th April | Irish Society Today 1: culture, norms &values | Sociology/Applied Social Studies |
| 4th May | Irish Society Today 2: diversity & change | Sociology/Applied Social Studies |
| 11th May | Irish Politics 1: people, parties & elections | Government & Politics |
| 18th May | Irish Politics 2: political institutions | Government & Politics |
| 25th May | Irish Constitution: rights & laws | Law |
| 1st June | Ireland & The EU | Government & Politics |
Getting sorted: communications and services
Please see below the Thursday dates for the course. More details will be released nearer to the event as the timetable is currently being finalised.
There will be a 30 minute English language training course delivered by the language centre on each day of the course.
The Irish Job Market: Job Market Information and CV/Application AdviceÈ
| Date | Lecture | Delivered by |
|---|---|---|
| 28th April | Life in Ireland for a Young Adult - 'Part Time Works - jobs, study & money | Student Services |
| 5th May | Getting Sorted: Culture and Transition | UCC International Office |
| 10th May | The Irish Job Market: Job Market Information and CV/Application Advice | Careers Services |
| 12th May | Getting a Job 2: interview skills | Careers Services |
| 19th May | Basic Essentials: transport, banks & money, mobile phones, personal tax | Student Services |
| 26th May | Introduction to Academic Writing | UCC Skills Centre |
| 2nd June | I Am Here Now: being seen and heard as a Ukrainian in Ireland | Students Union/Student Society |
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to participate in this course, and be currently enrolled on a course in a high education institution (third level institution).
Fees
There are no fees for this course. Unfortunately, we cannot provide travel, accommodation or childcare support for students hoping to attend this course at this time.
Notes for Applicants
- Please note this is not an English Language course and it is not an accredited course at UCC.
- For further information on education opportunities in Ireland, please see updated from the Irish Governement - You can find up to date information on other Government supports and services available at https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/bc537-irelands-response-to-the-situation-in-ukraine/ or via the following web page: https://learningtolive.eu/
Register for the course
To register for the course please click here.
If you have any queries do not hesitate to contact Órna Hayes at orna.hayes@ucc.ie
lsamosonok@ucc.ie – Лариса Самосьонок
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