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It’s Not Child’s Play
Tuesday, 28 Apr, 2009 – 12:01 | Comments Off
It’s Not Child’s Play

Sisi Rabenstein meets Susan Connolly, the Veterinary Science student who has found a possible cure for the exam-time doldrums – publishing a children’s book.

Danger abroad
Tuesday, 14 Apr, 2009 – 12:00 | 6 Comments
Danger abroad

With two high-profile murder cases involving students studying abroad dominating recent headlines, Sisi Rabenstein examines just how safe a year away from home may be.

The uncouth youth
Monday, 2 Mar, 2009 – 12:01 | Comments Off
The uncouth youth

In light of recent outbreaks of virulent anti-social behaviour, Sisi Rabenstein investigates the frequency and relevance of these malicious acts in student life.

Procrastination, the lazy killer
Tuesday, 10 Feb, 2009 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Procrastination, the lazy killer

With the pressure of deadlines and exam preparation looming, Sisi Rabenstein investigates whether or not procrastination is a wide-spread and pervasive issue.

Let’s talk about sex
Tuesday, 18 Nov, 2008 – 12:01 | Comments Off
Let’s talk about sex

Despite the wealth of sexual information available in UCD, students often overlook sexual health. Sisi Rabenstein and Natalie Voorheis investigate the situation.

The great escape – a new breed of emigrants?
Tuesday, 4 Nov, 2008 – 12:01 | Comments Off
The great escape – a new breed of emigrants?

For the first time in over a decade, the economic climate seems to be pushing students towards emigration. Sisi Rabenstein and Natalie Voorheis examine the student attitude towards this life-changing proposition.

Beyond Belfield: Aoife Kennedy
Tuesday, 21 Oct, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Beyond Belfield: Aoife Kennedy

Having decided to study abroad for her third year in Law, Aoife Kennedy was placed in DePaul University in Chicago.

Beyond Belfield – Students on the international campus
Tuesday, 21 Oct, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Beyond Belfield – Students on the international campus

With an increasing number of students embarking on a year of study abroad, Sisi Rabenstein looks at the implications of such a decision.