What decisions about third level do you have to make?
Higher Options at the RDS allows students to speak to representatives from a wide range of third-level institutions
Stories related to third level students
Higher Options at the RDS allows students to speak to representatives from a wide range of third-level institutions
Nisha Devanathan was nominated for Graduate of the Year in 2025
Patrick Marron has been on the Vodafone graduate programme for a year and hopes to stay with the company
‘If you’re going to fail, fail fast and learn from it’
‘It’s important to spend time observing what’s happening around you’
The first year after graduation isn’t necessarily about finding your ideal job but getting a position that offers real experience
Orlaith McEntee is a Bord Bia international graduate in strategic insight and industry capability
Faye Murray studied marketing at Maynooth University before applying for Lidl’s graduate programme
From being proactive to surviving probation, here is what new graduates need to bear in mind about full-time working
Three people from around the globe who graduated (mostly elsewhere) but decided to begin their careers in Ireland
Four people who ended up working in a completely different area from their studies tell us what made them switch
Jordan Murphy applied for the ESB graduate programme after completing his degree in electrical and electronic engineering
Reshma Thomas, a biotechnology graduate, is based at Pfizer’s Newbridge site
Not every graduate wants to work in their field of study but career experts say that is no bad thing
Delia-Sara Fandache is a fourth year business and Spanish student at DCU and ICADE Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Madrid
From navigating the application process to adapting to new learning environments, students from the Republic share their experience of studying in Britain and Northern Ireland
Guidance counsellor and career coach Edel Smyth shares her advice for graduates preparing to land their first job after college
The event at the RDS offers industry talks, hands-on experiences, demonstrations and chances to speak to employers and education providers
‘I knew from day one I wanted to work in the music industry,’ says Kathryn Mason
Flexibility, boundaries and finding out how things are done are key to finding your feet in a new workplace
Key to this event highlighting choices in further education, training and careers is to prepare beforehand while leaving room to discover something unexpected
It’s a screen-free year for them – no television, no iPads, no internet – and no access to mobile phones
Higher Options and WorldSkills Ireland event has a wide range of representatives to help you decide what to pursue after the Leaving Cert
PwC, Pfizer and the Central Bank are some of the companies and statutory bodies with paid graduate programmes
Find out about potential careers from Teneo’s Kelli O’Keeffe, barrister Joy-Tendai Kangere and NCAD course co-ordinator Enda O’Dowd
Third-level disability supports are there to support students with their learning and adjustment to college life
Entering the world of work can be a little overwhelming; approach it like a marathon and you will be less likely to feel exhausted
Ronan Meleady is a fourth year law and politics student at the University of Limerick
PBSA Council of Ireland wants Government to remove VAT on construction costs for approved developments
It’s the ultimate cliche, but it’s the kids I’ll miss the most, and their ability to say it as it is
Students describe feeling lonely in groups and struggling to make deeper connections all while feeling under pressure to be living socially active lives
Grind schools have grown in popularity but they are not a guarantee of high achievement
Next Tuesday at 3pm is the cut-off point for receipt of acceptance of CAO round-one offers
Beginning formal education is about arming children with the skills to be more independent
‘Almost 4,500 every year in Ireland do not progress from year one to year two … There’s a lot of unhappy students and parents’
If initially it can seem a bit hard to break into circles, clubs and societies are key to settling in to college life, says one fourth year
Ireland’s housing crisis has made the ritual of living away from home a nerve-racking one for the country’s 280,000 third-level students
Rent, food, travel, books, laptops and the €2,500 contribution fee add up to a considerable amount for students and families
New horizon beckons for teenager who hails from DRC but has progressed from St Aidan’s Community School in Tallaght
Having been denied Dare, Grace McNamara is very excited to have secured an arts place
In humanity’s pursuit of the right time, our modern technologies have achieved a level of accuracy far beyond what can be perceived in everyday life
Applicants who receive no offer can check the CAO’s ‘available places’ facility, or wait for Round 2
For some, the good fortune of high points is countered by the misfortune of random selection
Many students find the change from learning at second level challenging, but there are a variety of supports in place
When the offer came through, Alex Murphy was unsure if he wanted to pursue the course
Danny Goff says moving to Maynooth will pose challenges, but he can’t wait to get started
Applications for veterinary medicine, physiotherapy and medicine all increased this year
How to accept or defer – and what happens if you get an upgrade in your Leaving Cert points
What are the outcomes for respective graduates, particularly on durability of skills and earning potential, in the age of AI?
College costs a lot of money, so start planning now
Being paid while you study is a key factor, and there are more than 80 programmes available across all sectors of the economy
A social media post planted the idea of an accounting technician’s apprenticeship in Lauren Hickey’s head
Specialised disability support services are improving, but stigma still exists and transition to third level can be a challenge
Gardaí urge students seeking vacancies to protect themselves against financial scams
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices