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Starting college this year? Worried sick about how you will get on? Don't! Let us put your first year nerves at ease. Definitely worth a read.
This time of year will see many people preparing to start a new life with new friends in a new town and this can be one of the biggest lifestyle changes you go through. If you are a first year student starting in September it’s important to remember that you are not alone! Thousands of people all over Ireland will be in the same position as you and will be having the same worries and fears. However, within your first week you will be completely immersed in College life, have met all your housemates, and seen the sights of your new town so that “first day” nerves really won’t last long! Your arrival in DkIT will undoubtedly be daunting - due the mass of people, information and decisions you will be face with. However, what could be an intimidating first week could actually turn out to be one of your best week’s at college! Make a point of going to the Students’ Union Fresher’s Fare and joining a couple of the student societies. This will mean that you will have loads of social events to keep you busy during my first term! You should also go to the many events and gigs that are put on by the Students Union including the fresher’s week and fresher’s ball – this helps initiate you to local bars and clubs as well as the union bar - which is a fantastically cheap night out!
There are over 4000 students studying at Dundalk IT so remember you can be yourself and you will find like-minded people - in your house, on your course or through societies - so you don’t have to fake it at all!
At the end of September there will be thousands of new students milling around Dundalk IT looking a little bit dazed and confused but remember that the Students’ Union is your union and you can take advantage of our campus base by coming to see us with any queries, concerns or questions - this could be from where to find a lecture theatre to where to get a pint at 12am!
We are here to help you make the most of your time in Dundalk IT so don’t be nervous, look forward to your first few weeks and make the most of all we have to offer – remember, “Your Union – Your Voice”!
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