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Summer’s here at last. It’s now time for students every-where to move from a lifestyle of study to finding summer work, or going abroad to catch some sun. But at Yeah! Magazine we are kept busy all year round. In July’s edition you’ll find ar-

ticles on internships and the career possibilities of working in Journalism. But as well as that we have a number of other tasty items on the menu for you to digest, this month...Our sincere thanks are due to the Lord Mayor of Dublin Andrew Montague for finding time away from his heavy schedule to speak to us. The Lord Mayor’s term of office will soon be at an end, so be sure not to miss our exclusive interview with him in this month’s issue. We hope international students will read what he has to say with interest.A typical summer in Ireland is full of changeable weather. Whilst we probably won’t be complaining of sun burn, there are plenty of activities to try out. One of these is hiking, which can be done through-out the year. This month Silvia Bernal checks out ‘The Wicklow Way’, which takes seven days to complete! She explains the interesting history of the popular walking trail, located deep in the heart of rural Leinster.For those with an interest in Science, we list a number of different events that are scheduled to go ahead as part of the Dublin Science 2012 festival for the remainder of the year. The festi-val is being held across a number of venues and includes something for everyone. So if you’re at a loose end, why not check out what’s happening at the festival? Learning about science in a fun way is the idea and you’ll not have to worry about the weather as everything takes place entirely indoors.For sports lovers, Eoin Vaughan has, in this is-sue, contributed an interesting piece on Gaelic games. He traces the cultural significance of Gaelic Football and Hurling to Irish society and explains to readers about the founding of his company, Go Gaelic, which promotes Gaelic games. Intriguing stuff.Since the last issue, Yeah! Magazine has had good feedback from students in various countries. These include Spain, China, India, the US and Brazil. We hope to keep you in a feel good mood while leafing through our colourful pages.

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the universities in Dublin, in fact all of the universities in Ireland, are in the top five per cent university rankings in the world. So we’ve got very high-quality universities…So we’ve got a very good story to sell, but I don’t know that we sell ourselves to attract in. I know that cities like Melbourne and Sydney, they put a lot more into selling themselves. We’ve a job of work to sell ourselves.

What will be the chief benefit, to Dublin, of the ‘Dublin Science City 2012’ Festival?

I think that in science, Research and Development (R&D) is very important for the economic future of the country. We’re increasing the amount of money we put into R&D… In the long term, hopefully we’ll reap the rewards in terms of getting business investment; there will be joint ventures between universities and businesses. New ideas and new patents will come up. So science is very important for our futures. We’ve got some really serious problems to tackle: problems to do with the environment, medical problems, how we organise our societies, how we are going to deal with new demographics as they come. Science is very important for researching new

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tackling new problems as they arise. Dublin is the European City of Science 2012. It will give us a chance to look at these issues and to showcase the good scientific work that’s being done here in Ireland. Maybe more investment will flow out of that.

Your term of office ends shortly. What will you miss most about being Lord Mayor?

I’ve really enjoyed the year. What I like the most is the ability to look at issues in the city that are problems and invite the best experts or the people who have the power to change things and bring them together and try and enthuse them about fixing or addressing the issue. For example…using computers and IT in business and how we’re

lagging behind in Ireland. Our strategy in

business, over recent

years, has been to get people connected to the internet……but businesses aren’t using it as a business tool, so very few Irish businesses are selling online. People are buying more and more stuff. There was over €3bn spent over the internet last year in Ireland and 70 per cent of that went overseas. So we’re not getting into the online market, we’re falling behind our neighbours, behind Britain and other countries in selling online. We need to get businesses online. With that in mind I’m able to invite people from Google and IT companies and bring them together to see what we can do to change this. The greatest ability of being Lord Mayor is the ability to invite people together and discuss and tackle an issue. I spent the year looking at the issue of antisocial behaviour. We are a very safe city but we still, of course, have antisocial behavioural problems…These problems are very, very complex, very difficult to tackle. But in order to best tackle them, we need to look at other cities in other countries to see what’s working there. We need to use evidence as much as possible, use evidence-based approaches to tackling that. If you’re serious about dealing with antisocial behaviour, the best thing to do is to help parents to parent their children. Particularly in the first two year’s of their lives.

Finally, what has been your proudest moment as Lord Mayor?

Dublin winning the All Ireland was fantastic. The team came in here with the Sam Maguire the day after the match and then we went together to Merrion Square where there was 40,000 people gathered waiting for the team. I had to go on stage and build the crowd up for that and I loved that.

For further information on the Lord Mayor of Dublin, please go to: www.lordmayorofdublin.ie

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I wanted to reward the students themselves for the fantastic work they’ve done. But also to make them feel they are a valued part of the community, which they are.

What advice would you have for international students intent on studying here?

Don’t stay on your own, meet Irish people. Get involved in student life, student politics, whatever it is. But get involved in the community. Your studies and your career are very important and you must give yourself the time to do that. But you must also have a social life, because college is about building yourself up as a person as well.

How best, in your view, can Dublin attract international students?

There are two things we have to get right: we still have a problem with our visas and we need to get our visas right. There are financial benefits. Students come

here, they spend here, they pay their fees…But also being part of the community is so enriching for Ireland. To have that diversity is a very important aspect of our society. People are funny about diversity. There’s one part of everybody that loves to be part of the community. That part likes people like themselves. But there’s another part of everybody that’s curious and interested and likes the new and different. So I think we all have both sides of that. We kind of like to feel we’re part of the gang, but also we want to reach out to others. In a very safe environment, like Dublin, I think it it’s a really safe city. It’s a welcoming city, it actually allows people to explore and branch out…So it’s good for us socially…A lot of entrepreneurs come from immigrants who might study here and then stay here. We’re getting very well educated people here. We also need to sell our city. If we want to get more students here we need to be promoting it. What are the advantages of studying in Ireland? Well all of

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The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Andrew Montague, recently hosted an award ceremony in honour of the contribution made by international students to the Irish capital. Empathising with the students, the Lord Mayor said he had lived and worked in the UK for a number of years and knew what it was like to be away from home. The ceremony was held in the Lord Mayor’s official residence, the Mansion House. It was attended by a considerable number of foreign students, who are completing their studies in Dublin. The Lord Mayor said the “it was a difficult choice” in picking the award winner. He said he was “hugely impressed” with the calibre of the students nominated for the prize. Dublin’s first citizen told the reception that international students “show how much we have to gain as a city in attracting students from around the world to study here and how much we should be supporting their engagement with the wider society.”The Lord Mayor spoke positively about the advantages of foreign students coming to Dublin. He wants to “encourage” greater numbers of students from abroad to make the city “their first choice for education”. After some brief speeches the winner of the prize was announced. It went to Sami Backley who is originally from the US but brought up in Saudi Arabia. He is currently studying Medicine in Dublin. Those nominated for the prize were chosen from ten colleges in Dublin and came from countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and America.

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Lord Mayor’s International Student PrizeBy Ian Callagy

Getting to know them

A soft repetitive beep enters my room, I slowly open one eye to make sure

the sound has not originated from my dreams. I check it out to be sure that

I have set my alarm clock to waken me at the right time; : I get up from my

bed, doing my best to maintain my balance.

It was a very long process: the applications were approved, the student

grant was denied, (money should not be a problem when you have been

working for ten long years) and all that’s left is to fill my brain with all the

knowledge that awaits me.

With books in my hand, and my laptop bag hanging from my shoulder, I am

ready to experience my first class as a fully recognised EU mature student.

As I enter the lecture room, I am shocked by a wonderful vision. The events

throughout my life have prepared me to gain an education and become

something more than what I am now. The only thing left to do is continue

to put my learning abilities into practice, exploring life’s wonders and learn

about everything around me…

As I select a seat and prepare my material for the lecture, I realise that I am

not just another student, but an individual with an inexhaustible amount of

potential to become whatever I desire; that dreams only remain ‘dreams’

until realised by their possessors” (I read it somewhere).

With the deep voice of the teacher welcoming us to class, I turn my

thoughts from my deeper dreams. Before I pay all of my attention to

the teacher, one last fleeting thought enters into my mind… “Good-bye

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Want to get a real taste of Irish culture? Well, here’s an opportunity to discover Ireland’s unique sporting pursuits of hurling and gaelic football for yourself.

For many visitors to Ireland, their exposure to our national sports of Hurling and Gaelic Football, or Gaelic Games as they are collectively known, is extremely limited. Unfortunately for most, this might only involve watching the games on television for a few minutes. For the uninitiated, Gaelic Games are the lifeblood of every community, are an intrinsic part of Irish culture and give counties a real sense of pride and identity.Hurling and Gaelic Football are unique amateur team games that are equally compelling to watch as they are to play such is the passion and intensity involved. Hurling is a stick-based ball game that is considered the fastest and most skilful field game in the world (the ball can travel up to speeds of 150kph) while Gaelic Football is played without sticks and uses a bigger ball that is kicked for scores. Gaelic Games are arguably one of Ireland’s most treasured and

unique cultural offerings yet remain under the radar of most visitors to our shores.There are 800,000 members of the Gaelic Games’ governing body the GAA. With it’s headquartersin Dublin, Croke Park, currently Europe’s fourthlargest stadium which stands as a reminder ofhow amateur games can compete and indeedthrive in the modern globalised world.However, the boundaries to those elusive and enigmatic sports have now been removed by a new West of Ireland company, Go Gaelic, who aim to de-mystify the ancient games of Hurling and Gaelic Football and offer a unique insight into the games and their cultural significance.For the uninitiated, Go Gaelic is a County Clare based company formed by two lifelong friends, Eoin Brennan and Eoin Vaughan that offer an active introductory course to Gaelic Games by means of both audio/visual and practical coaching aids. While for the more passive participant, there is also the opportunity to go to a live game.Go Gaelic feel that a visit to Ireland is incomplete without some degree of exposure to our unique and immediately identifiable games.

After all, there is no better introduction to a country than witnessing its people immersed in their passions. For example, for tourists to Argentina, a visit to Boca Juniors vs River Plate is a must to witness the passion of their fans. The same applies to Brazil and the Maracana Stadium. Yet it is rare to see foreigners atHurling games throughout Ireland. From extensive research, Go Gaelic believe that this is largely down to a lack of internal promotion and communication which is a great shame as Hurling and Gaelic Football are as unique to Ireland as Bull Fighting is to Spain or Mexico, or Sumo Wrestling is to the Japanese.Recent visiting dignitaries from the Queen, and President Obama to vice president of China Xi Jin Ping were all visitors to Croke Park, with the latter pair also trying their hand at hurling. You too can experience the same opportunity by either visiting Go Gaelic, or alternatively getting the Go Gaelic team to come to you via their mobile unit. Don’t let your Irish adventure pass by without experiencing its most treasured secret. Discover Ireland’s unique sports for yourself.Go native, Go Gaelic.

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Universities stand to lose billions of pounds unless the coalition urgently abandons new rules for overseas students, campuses across the UK have warned.Universities UK, which represents 134 higher education institutions, is writing to the prime minister urging him to rethink recent changes to the student visa system.The changes – aimed at meeting the Conservatives’ election pledge to cut migration by “tens of thousands” by 2015 – place a limit on the number of years non-European Union students can spend studying and restrict the number of hours of paid work they can do during and after their degrees.In addition, they are no longer allowed to bring their spouses or children with them unless they are enrolled on a postgraduate course that lasts more than a year.

The Government of Spain continues its austerity drive by launching a reform plan that aims to cut ten billion euros from its health and education budget. Last month, the Prime Minister Marino Rajoy assured the critics that the savings will be achieved solely by introducing “efficiencies” into the system, and not via decreasing services or making quality compromises.The education services are administered by the Spanish autonomous region governments, so the PM hopes to enlist the local government support for his plan.

When it comes to the internationalization of higher education, the Russian Bear has remained in hibernation. On the global stage, Russia has not been widely viewed as a major international player in the area of higher education, nor has it made any splashy announcements about new government policies or institutional activities. Such a situation is surprising when one considers the amount of internationalizing activity engaged in by the other emerging economies of the BRIC group. Brazil recently launched its Science without Borders program to send 100,000 students abroad in three years. India and China are often discussed as the top senders of students studying abroad in the world. All three have been very public in discussing their desires to internationalize their higher education sectors, including wanting to make their own higher education institutions more internationally competitive. Moreover, Brazil, India and China are located in the fastest growing regions of destination for students studying abroad.

The beginning of September marks an exciting international event taking place in Dublin. Gift 2012, also known as the Global Ireland Football Tournament, will be hosting a series of American football games, where secondary schools and colleges from the United States of America and Canada will be matched against one another. The goal is not only to provide a memorable experience to the participants, but also to promote American football in Ireland and Europe. American football means as much to Americans as rugby and football does to the Irish. The sport is very similar to rugby, except more hands-on and rough. For instance, breakdowns in rugby prohibit tackling above the shoulder, with the neck and head off-limits. There are some rules in American football about tackling, specifically to the head, but it is still rougher than rugby. Another example is that rugby players aren’t allowed to pass the ball forwards, but American football players can. Even though American football can be violent, there is a strong fan-base in the USA. The devout followers religiously follow their favorite teams, much like the Irish follow their

favorite rugby and football teams. Patrick Steenberge, the president of Global Football, is the one responsible for organizing Gift 2012 and bringing it to Dublin. Teams, such as Father Judge High School, Villanova College, St. Nortbert College, and Kent School, will be featured in the weekend event. The highlight match, though, takes place between the University of Notre Dame and the Naval Academy. The Navy and ND are big-time rivals, even playing one of their matches in Dublin’s Croake Stadium in 1996. It was the first Division I American football game played in Europe. More information about the impending matches can be found at: http://www.gift2012.com/. Tickets for the matches are EUR 15.00 each, children age 12 and under are able to get in for free and student tickets being EUR 10.00 each available at the venues on game day when a valid student ID is shown. For those who want to travel to Dublin to watch the matches, there are travel packages on sale through the website. Gift 2012 is sponsored by Education in Ireland and the Irish American Football Association (IAFA). This event is developing into an exciting time for the Irish and Americans alike.

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Yeah! Trips, in association with MEC and NCBA colleges, recently organised a tour for international students to Northern Ireland. The students travelling were from places such as Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Panama, France, Mexico, Portugal, Botswana and Venezuela. Everyone was full of cheer and singing broke out among the passengers, as the coach set off in the direction of Belfast. The driver of the coach, Sean, entertained us all and the scenery got progressively more beautiful by the mile. We passed by the Mourne Mountains and then drove past Belfast. Co. Antrim must surely be one of the most picturesque spots on the island of Ireland. With the coast becoming more visible, gasps were heard from the many amiable students seated in the coach. Soon we were striding the path that went around part of this gorgeous coastal area. But we

were exceptionally lucky as the weather was glorious – the best way to experience this natural beauty. Later, after a visit to the Giant’s Causeway, the coach took us to Belfast. The city has a violent past and we were brought on a brief tour of the Falls and Shankill roads. Both represent the sectarianism still present in much of the north today. Many murals display the pride of both the loyalist and republican traditions which have often been in conflict over the decades. We also viewed one of the many peace walls in the city, as Sean explained that former US President Ronald Reagan had signed his name on it when he paid a visit to Belfast in the 1980’s. Next on the agenda was Belfast city centre. It is a remarkably neat and tidy place but, early in the evening, nearing the weekend,

the place was almost totally bereft of people. After a quick feed in a fast food restaurant, we all went to view the fascinating Titanic exhibition. Soon it was time to head home. Everybody was weary from a long day of travelling, but few could disagree that it was a hugely enjoyable trip. The weather was great and so was the craic - you can’t ask for more than that.Yeah! Trips have taken international students, from other colleges, on tours in the past. We have future plans to bring international students on further trips away and aim to provide a number of cultural activities to stimulate those who travel with us. If other colleges are interested in participating with Yeah! Trips please get in contact. There’s a lot to discover when you travel with others!

The African Students Association of Ireland (ASAI) recently held a Workshop to share the various experiences of students, and former students, regarding the writing of thesis’ and dissertations. A number of eminent African and non African PhD graduates exchanged their knowledge at the Workshop. Some of those who spoke included: Niuscha Ansari (Graduate from TCD with an MBA in Business), Dr. Anna John (Dublin City University) and Firminus Mugaya (currently pursuing a PhD in DCU).All the speakers were knowledgeable, engaging and passionate in what they had to say. Ms Ansari, who is of Iranian/German descent, has considerable international experience and is currently based in Dublin. Her expertise is project and client management/business development for large scale and complex engineering projects. Dr. John shared her experience with the Workshop. Her background is in marketing research. She is a visiting researcher in the management group and is an adjunct lecturer in the marketing group at the DCU Business School. Dr. John spoke of what it was like writing a PhD in Consumer Behaviour,

which was quite informative. She told the Workshop of the research she undertook to complete her thesis. She also talked about her Doctoral thesis entitled, “The Impact of Consumer Ethnocentrism Tendencies on Buyers’

Evaluations of the Quality of South African Packaged and Non-Packaged Consumables in Mozambique”.Another academic who spoke at the Workshop was Mr Mugaya. He is currently studying at DCU and shared a few tips with those present. He also spoke of the importance of building the Supervisor’s interest on the topic of his dissertation, in this case Community Development in Uganda. After the presentations a question and answer session was allowed. One of the most frequently asked questions was the time management issue i.e. how to meet deadlines. Attendees were referred to the advantages of being self driven. Another topic discussed during this session was the importance of proof reading.

About 15 people attended this first Workshop. Many wanted to attend but couldn’t due to the bad weather on the day. The ASAI was founded in 2010 to provide a platform for African students and graduates in Ireland. It sets out to celebrate African culture and supports international socio-economic development.

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The Café Brazil is, despite its name, much more than a coffee shop. It presents a varied and tasty menu that will appeal to all tastes. This Cafe, as you would expect, offers traditional and typical Brazilian food. Among the suggestions are the famous Feijoada (national dish), grilled picanha steak and parmigiana. You will also find coxinha (Brazilian chicken balls), pastéis, desserts and drinks made with some Amazons fruit like guaraná, açaí, cupuaçu and Brahma beer.Besides being a reference point for Brazilians students living in Dublin, the place attracts attention by it’s convenient location (beside Portobello Bridge). It transmits a pleasant atmosphere too and is very Brazilian in style!The Café has a traditional weekly all you can eat menu which features sushi, skewers, acarajé and salgados (Brazilian finger food). The wonderful food is topped off with prices that won’t burn a hole in your pocket and you’ll be treated to the best of Brazilian music whilst munching on the delicious cuisine. It’s definitely worth checking out.

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Arriving at this museum, one is immediately met by a large vari-ety of memorabilia, on the sub-

ject of history, to purchase. They all help to advertise Ireland’s ancient cultural heritage. Many artefacts are housed in this museum, which is divided into vari-ous sections. These sections focus on different aspects of Irish archaeological history including: Prehistoric Ireland, Kingship and Sacrifice, Ireland’s Gold, Viking Ireland and Medieval Ireland. Among the many items on display here is the Lurgan Longboat (discovered in 1902). Ancient ceramics have also found their way here, dating back thousands

of years. Examples of Celtic jewellery can be seen – some more alluring than others. Everything from ancient axe heads to bronze shields are displayed prominently. Talking to a member of staff at the mu-seum, it seems that the most common foreign visitors are from Spain and Ita-ly. One feels this place would be essen-tial for students studying Archaeology. The painstaking process of discovering, preserving and displaying the exhibits is well documented through a number of visual and audio installations. A French student, I talked to, said that while she found some of the artefacts “a little disturbing”, it was good to see humanity preserved for public viewing. Moving upstairs, Medieval Ireland is examined. Clothes from that period are displayed for perusal. Statues and plenty of religious relics are here too. However some are very eye-catching. One interesting item in this section, among many, is the Black Bell of Saint Patrick which originates from the 7th century and was discovered in Croagh Patrick, Co. Mayo. Nearby the bell is a large wooden French Gothic chest, made from Oak, dating from the 15th century. This is in addition to a selection of raw and coarse textiles and ancient attire, worn by people in the medieval ages. A key component, as one walks around the museum, is the annotation which

accompanies the exhibits. One can-not fault those responsible for putting together this vast repository of ancient Irish life. It contextualises our heritage, in what must have been very harsh times compared to the present day. A large number of Chalices and Bishops’ croziers are included to view, which highlight Ireland’s Christian heritage. This important museum is an educa-tional way of passing an hour or two in central Dublin, away from the stresses of life.

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Ian Callagy recently visited the National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, which attracts the interest of international students as well as members of the public.

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A reproduction in 1:6 scale of the legendary Hughes/MD 500, which in the collective imagination represents the helicopter par excellence, made its debut at the 2012 Milan Design Week. Even if it has been out of production for years, this helicopter model brings back to mind all the movies where it appeared since its creation in the 70’s. In a fantasy world where things can be the opposite of what is real, Raf-faele Iannello’s Upside Down instead of landing on the ground, lands on the ceiling and deploys its propellers becoming an exclusive fan with four blades. It has a standard three speed motor, which can be activated by the included remote. The diameter of the blades is 140 cm, and the base is 70 cm.

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Global Ireland Football Tournament (GIFT 2012)

The Global Ireland Football Tournament will be played in conjunction with the University of Notre Dame vs Naval Academy game in Dublin and hopes to attract over 2,500 participants. Each school will travel with an average of 60 football student athletes, along with cheer groups, marching bands, key campus administrators, family members and alumni. This is the first time that such a large group of American schools and student athletes will travel overseas to compete in American football. Where: GAA stadiums Páirc Tailteann in Co. Meath and Parnell Park in Donnycarney on Dublin’s northside and the Donnybrook, Dublin 4

Berimbrown Berimbrown is an internationally acclaimed Brazilian pop band. The name of the group references the berimbau, the Afro-Brazilian musical bow associated with capoeira,the Afro-Brazilian martial art-dance-game, and James Brown, the African-American soul musician. The band’s sound demonstrates the cultural dynamism of how music from the African Diaspora grew into the sounds of the Latin American music in the present day. It is also reflective of the vibrancy and cultural dynamism taking place in Brazil.Where: The Button Factory, Temple BarWhen: 15th of July 9pmTickets: € 10+info: www.buttonfactory.ie

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The 24th Annual EAIE ConferenceHigher education professionals from around the world will meet at the European Association for International Education (EAIE) conference in Dublin this September. Europe’s largest international higher education event allows professionals to exchange ideas, learn from best practices, debate policies and the hottest topics in the field. Where: The Convention Centre, DublinWhen: 11–14 September 2012 +Info: www.eaie.org

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SEDA is accredited by leading international educational and professional bodies, ensuring

the high quality of all courses. SEDA teachers not only prepare their stu-dents to be successful in exams, but also give them practical skills, which are invaluable to advance their real life careers. Ireland’s Department of Education and Science also recognises SEDA. In March this year the school gained ACELS – the highest quality mark for English language providers in Ireland. Among SEDA’s partners are ICM, ABE, EDI through LCCI and Trinity College London.SEDA specialises in training for the workplace, with students learning both theory and ways of applying it to real life situations. Its students gain practical and relevant work experience while achieving qualifications, which are highly regarded by employers. The school aims to work closely with employers so that SEDA graduates have the skills they need to succeed in the modern workplace. SEDA also ar-ranges various social events as part of its Social Programmes.

Student accommodationSEDA can arrange accommodation for students either in a family home setting, or in small hotel-type settings. Students can book this in advance though SEDA in Dublin. The nearby Herberton Leisure Gym offers spe-cial discounts for all SEDA students, providing access to Cardiovascular and Resistance Equipment, Specific Classes, Leisure Pool, HydrotherapyPool, Steam Room, Sauna & Jacuzzi.

Pickup at dublin airportStudents can arrange with SEDA to be collected from the airport. This can be booked inadvance through SEDA in Dublin.Student inductionThe college strives to make all students feel welcome. SEDA provides guidance on such issues as opening a bank ac-count, accommodation, health insur-ance and how to avail of support from SEDA and its staff.

Employment AssistanceStudents from outside the EU who are registered for Irish full-time courses of one year,or more, are permitted to work part-time for up to 20 hours per week dur-ing their periodof study. During holiday periods stu-dents are permitted to work full-time. SEDA also providestudents with job-seeking skills train-ing and advice.

Counselling and personal sup-portSEDA places great importance on the welfare of students as the school’s staff recognise that leaving one’s home country to study in Ireland can be very traumatic. The staff understand these feelings and are always there to listen and give practical and emotional support.

Health insuranceAll students must have health insur-ance in order to comply with Irish Government visarequirements. Students from EU

member states need to get a European Health InsuranceCard (EHIC) before coming to Ireland (see www.ehic.ie). The card covers the same public healthcare provided to Irish citizens. Students from outside the EU need to have healthcareinsurance cover. SEDA can arrange this for students before they come to Ireland, or on arrival in Ireland.

Modern facilitiesHere’s a list of modern facilities you can find in SEDA: computer lab, class-rooms with digital projectors, pho-tocopying facilities, library facilities, free high-speed broadband access to internet though school computers for students and free wireless high-speed broadband (Wi-Fi).

College NewspaperSEDA was the first English language school in Ireland to introduce its own newspaper. SEDA News, with a circu-lation of 1000 copies, has been in print since August 2011. The monthly paper features news about the life of the school as well as education in Ireland, student and teacher interviews, stories about upcoming events in Dublin and useful information about living in Ireland. SEDA’s mission statement is: “To provide a high quality of service and dedication toexcellence in teaching, realised by an open exchange of ideas, high academic standards, interactive learning meth-ods and responsibility for the academic achievements of our students.”

What the students sayRodrigo Cassemiro, Brazil“School staff greeted me on my first day, showed me around and answered all my questions. The first six months in SEDA was really important because my English wasn’t good enough to make friends. It was in SEDA that I learned grammar and some invalu-able slang words. I also got used to the sound of the Irish accent, which isn’t as difficult as some people think. It was SEDA that gave me a great opportunity to fulfill my goals... It also made the days I spent in Dublin some of the best days in my life”.

Habeeb Al Momatin, Saudi Ara-biaI arrived in Dublin three months ago – this was my first trip abroad. When I came here I didn’t speak any Eng-lish at all. But thanks to Emma, Jane, Jennifer and other teachers at SEDA now I can communicate. I am doing two courses in SEDA. In the morning I go to an intermediate class and in the afternoon I go to an elementary class. So I spend all day at school and I can say that SEDA is my home! I am plan-ning to stay in Ireland for another three months, maybe a little more, and then go back to my country because I still have one year of school left. After I fin-ish school in Saudi Arabia I may come back to Dublin. In future I want to be

a dentist and I think it would be great to study medicine in Trinity College. So I may meet my friends from SEDA again!”

Andres Tello and Maria Antonie-ta Stehlik, Venezuela“We arrived in Dublin in March and are planning to stay for a year. We chose to study in Ireland because it’s cheaper than London and here we can work legally. London is also very cosmopolitan and we would prefer a smaller city, where the people are friendly and you can have more contact with them. Our objective here is to learn English – we need it for our jobs and to travel around the world. Now there are quite a lot of Venezuelans in Dublin and Ireland is becoming a popular place to learn English. Before nobody knew anything about Dublin, but people who came here share their experience and Dublin is getting some very good publicity now. We love Dub-lin, the English language and SEDA of course!”

Some seda students succeeded in finding top jobs in irelandPhilippy Gonzalez, digital design-er at www.micksgarage.ie “I arrived in Ireland in October 2010 and did the general English course in SEDA, starting at pre-intermediate lev-el. I started looking for a job six months after coming to Ireland and I found the job in two weeks. SEDA helped me

a lot. They provided me with all the information I needed to get a work per-mit and they gave me important tips on how to find out about everything I needed. I am now planning to stay in Ireland for another while in order to improve my English and travel around Europe. I’ve been here for a year and a half already, but I still need time to become really fluent in English!”

Anderson Felipe, electronics en-gineer at Techworks Marine, marine science and technology company based in Dun Laoghaire:“I arrived in Ireland at the end of March 2011 and studied General English in SEDA for 6 months. I found the job offer through FAS. I think the company picked me because I’ve been working in electronics for almost 8 years and have an excellent back-ground in low-level programming for microcontrollers (C/C++ and assem-bly), circuit and PCB design, soldering and embedded systems in general. SEDA helped me a lot. When I arrived in Ireland my English was intermedi-ate, and SEDA’s classes helped me to improve my listening and speaking skills quite fast, which made the job in-terviews easier. Now that I am working as a regular employee for the company and not as a student, my plans are to keep improving my English, my techni-cal skills and in a few months I may apply for a Master’s degree in Electron-ics here in Dublin”.

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The geography of Ireland offers a great diversity of landscapes through-out its territory. There is a great combination of rivers, lakes, bays, peninsulas, as well as islands and the mountains allow visitors the oppor-tunity to explore. For those who want to discover Ireland through its moun-tains, moving away from the bustle of the city, the Wicklow Way is one of the most popular sites. Indeed it’s one of the first trails, in Ireland, established since 1980.Today the Wicklow Way is part of a network of trails over a long distance and is well signposted. The route combines mountain roads with easy access to a diversity of landscapes and panoramic views on its way. The Wayfarer will discover the many natu-ral attractions throughout this part of the country. Without going too far from Dublin, you will witness forests and considerable wildlife along the Wicklow Way.

Silvia Bernal walks through Co. Wicklow, known as ‘the

garden of Ireland’

History of The Wicklow WayThe Wicklow way, or Slí Cualann Nua in Irish, means “New way of Cuala” and stretches a lengthy 129 km. The concept of hiking the long distance through the Wicklow Mountains was first introduced by John James Bernard (JB) Malone. Malone was responsible for popularisng this pastime in Ireland through publi-cations and television programs. In 1966 he proposed the creation of Wicklow way, initially as a circular route known as “The twelve days of Wicklow”, and compared the trip with the renowned path of the Pennine way, in England. Malone presented a series of television documentaries on RTE called Mountain and Meadow, in the 1960s and introduced the public to a variety of strolls through the Wicklow Mountains and nearby counties. Finally, in 1980 he presented the Wicklow Way, newly opened, as one of the recognised paths of Ireland. Malone has been honoured for his contribution to a better knowl-edge of the Wicklow Way and a plaque was put there in his honor. The site of the plaque offers a beautiful view of Lough Tay, a small but picturesque lake located in the Wicklow Mountains.The Wicklow Way was one of the first signposted roads in Ireland and, because of its proximity to Dublin, became one of the most popular routes for hiking in the country. Signals are characterised by the yellow color of a man walking and an arrow indicating the direc-tion. This has been adapted from the Ulster Way and has become the traditional symbol of hiking in Ireland. The Wicklow Way, through its 129 km, easily combines stunning scenery, crossing hills, green valleys and transports us to the depths of the so-called garden of Ireland.

A journey of seven daysTraditionally, the Wicklow Way is the route from North to South Wicklow. Its base is located at Marlay Park, which is to the south of Dublin and the trail ends in Clonegal, County Carlow; however this path can also be vice versa. Its route can be completed over a period of 7 days, during which the route offers the opportunity to rest along the trail. The seven-day trek is specifically for those who are well prepared for the journey. However, once you complete the trail, tiredness is soon forgotten and there is great satisfaction in taking in some won-derful views and landscapes. Few walks in Ireland are as memorable as the Wicklow Way.

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Communication profes-sionals in Dublin can encounter a wide range of

opportunities allowing them to specialize in their area. In this issue, we suggest some tips that will help them a lot.Many Spanish speaking stu-dents may find, as they mature, that the idea of studying abroad at the Irish capital might not, at first, represent an immediately obvious option, but having ana-lyzed careers, courses, prices, and visa issues, may consider Ireland to be one of their best alternatives.When one arrives in Dublin, whatever one may have read about or any preconceptions of the city are forgotten; these then transform into familiar streets, buildings, and very friendly people. For every stu-dent this is a wonderful experi-ence, but for Spanish-speaking journalists it representing an

endless source of emotions to recount.If you want to specialize in any area of journalism, Dub-lin offers many options, from Masters in Business, through Media, Film, Travel, Gastrono-my and Imaging. One website, that will be of a lot of help and where one can locate informa-tion for students from outside of the European Community, is that of the Irish consulate for international students: http://www.icosirl.com.ir/, where you will find information regarding schools, visas, and jobs.On the other hand, if you want to validate your degree in journalism in Ireland, the most convenient option is to visit http://www.qualrec.com.ie/. This website contains inter-esting information relating to processes required to certify your primary degree in the Irish education system. Having completed this step and as-suming a reasonable command

of the English language, you can surely find work in your area anywhere in Ireland.Additionally, there are other job opportunities for journal-ists who have yet to validate their degree or that lack ad-vanced English. In this case, one might choose to seek employment in media aimed at a Spanish-speaking audience. Surely by such means one can employ one’s journalistic tools while improving their English with additional English lan-guage exposure.To all journalists who find themselves on Irish soil, we wish you the best of luck in your professional field in this country in one of the most cul-tural cities in Europe, and with a rich literary tradition rich in spirit and with ample opportu-nities.

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The Dublin City of Science 2012 festival is now almost at its midway point but there’s still

plenty in store for those who are interested in all aspects of science. A range of events are planned for the rest of the year. They include theatre, film screenings, trails, treasure hunts, street performances, public talks and experiments. All told more than 160 events have been planned to happen throughout the year. Don’t worry, there’s lots more left to experience as we move into the second half of 2012.

But what’s scheduled for the rest of the year? In June the Helix theatre is host to a very popular event – the Sci-ence Museum Live. A day of spectacu-lar discoveries is expected with experi-ments that will force you to think. The intention of this event, which lasts two hours, is to provide an adventurous atmosphere for all who attend.

On the 19 June, at the National Con-cert Hall, music and its connection with the brain will be examined at a

special performance. Irish folk group Lunasa, along with the RTE Concert Orchestra, are due to perform a con-cert during which the listening process will be studied. Those affected by Parkinson’s disease and related condi-

tions may find this of interest. Profes-sor Steven Frucht will give a talk about how the brain reacts to music. Tickets are priced between €22 and €27.

Another date to be marked in your diary is 27 June. The Leviathan debat-ing forum comes to the Sugar Club

on Dublin’s Leeson Street. Levia-than promises to give participants the opportunity to discuss politics, economics, current affairs and a range of other topical issues. The public are encouraged to get involved and a panel of guests will be assembled to facilitate further debate. Tickets are €10 and those interested are asked to call 086 276 12 56 for further details.

The schedule of activities during the festival continues into July. A large collection of scientific items will be on display in St Patrick’s College, May-nooth, with real historical significance. This interesting array of exhibits include coils, radios and telegraph machines and is open for public view-ing from 9-15 July, between the hours of 10am and 5pm with a break for lunch. Other events are planned to go ahead as part of the Dublin City of Science 2012 festival in the next few months such as a series of Workshops on the subject of mental health. More information can be got at the festival website: www.dublinscience2012.ie

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Academic internshipin Ireland

enough, but the figure rises to a scary 25% among young people. The government’s response has been to establish the Job Bridge Scheme: a state-sponsored internship pro-gramme intended to give job seek-ers valuable work experience while continuing to receive benefits. All of a sudden, people in Ireland are talking about internships.The government claims that the scheme is a success, with the recent addition of a further thousand place-ments bringing the total number nationwide to six thousand. However, the programme has not been without its critics, with many pointing to the low-quality jobs on offer, and the lack of mentoring involved in some (a blog site has been created specifically to expose “hoax” internships).So while internships have never been as topical, needed or (at least accord-ing to official reports) available in Ire-land as they are now, their true value to a current student or recent graduate is somewhat unclear. Here are some points worth considering before decid-ing if an internship is right for you.

Costs vs. BenefitsIn weighing whether or not to partici-pate in an internship, some thought needs to be given to both what’s to be gained and lost. The investment of time that an internship involves –

even those that are paid – is consider-able when factored against a salaried position (presuming of course that one exists). When the placement is unpaid, the costs of living without an income may be off-putting to some. But if the internship is of good quality, then it can and should be viewed as an extension of the academic course, with attendant costs not very different to those of normal classroom-based study. And then consider the benefits: the opportunity to put theory into practice; exposure to a professional field; increased maturity and self-awareness; expansion of social and professional networks; problem-solv-ing abilities; and of course something meaningful to put on a CV.

Paid vs. UnpaidIt would seem obvious: a paid intern-ship must be better. Certainly there are many who argue that the very exis-tence of unpaid internships propagates a two-tier system, with those having access to funds being the only ones in a position to take an unpaid intern-ship, meaning that those with lesser resources are always the losers. But again, most third-level students sacri-fice financially to attend college in the first place; a true academic internship that provides good learning experience can be considered another aspect of a well-rounded education.

But paid internships are not without their difficulties: many have criticised paid programmes like Job Bridge for providing companies with cheap labour at the expense of professional job seekers. What’s more, a paid intern may be expected to perform at the level of a worker with experience, pressure that they may not be ready for. Finally, in the current economic climate, paid internships have become increasingly rare and competitive; if you want the experience an internship offers, you may have no choice but to do it without pay.

Domestic vs. InternationalHaving considered the questions of “why” and “how,” we come to “where” – and as with the others, this decision come down to the student and their motivation for undertaking an intern-ship. If the primary motivation is to in-deed use the placement as a bridge to a job, then a domestic internship might be best for you; recently released government figures claim that 70% of those that have completed the Job Bridge scheme have received offers of employment. Likewise if networking is a strong motivation, the chance to make local contacts may point toward a placement at home. On the other hand, if the motiva-tion is to build a set of skills, increase self-awareness and independence,

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A recent survey of employers in the United States revealed that 73% of them believe that third-level educa-

tional institutions need to put more empha-sis on the “ability to apply knowledge and skills to real-world settings through intern-ships and hands-on experiences.” In Europe, universities have traditionally been slower to embrace the vocational side of education than in the US. But the economic events of the past 5 years have caused a shift in attitudes: with high levels of unemploy-ment among recent graduates, the necessity to add value to your CV by combining studies with practical experience has never been as clear.In Ireland the situation is particularly grave: unemployment levels of almost 15% are bad

and above all learn to communicate and solve problems across cultures, then an international internship is for you. It is increasingly also for employers: in the largest global study of its kind a 2011 international survey of employers around the world carried out by QS found that 80% favoured graduates with international experience.

Where to Look?Your Home Institution: Most Irish universi-

ties have internship opportunities on offer via the Careers Office. In some cases the degree/academic programme will have an internship component built-in, such as the INTRA pro-

gramme at DCU. Leonardo da Vinci Programme: This funded

vocational training programme allows EU citizens the chance to intern both in Europe

and further afield. Administered in Ireland by Leargas (www.leargas.ie).

AIESEC: With over 60 years of history, the world’s largest youth-led organisation is active

in 110 countries worldwide, offering interna-tional internship and volunteering programmes

to current students and recent graduates. To contact AIESEC Ireland, go to: www.aiesec.ie.

Job Bridge: State-sponsored internship scheme for active job seekers (www.jobbridge.ie).Adina Avram, President of AIESEC Ireland

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This summer, Yeah! Interna-tional Student Magazine is excited to introduce our newest interns from the United States of America. Their names, listed from left to right, are Jessica Alfaro, Ruba Elagazy, Allyson Wakeman, and Tara Smith. Col-lectively they are from the USA, but individually they are from Colorado, Florida, Chicago, and Washington D.C. We thank Global Experiences for bringing them to us. It is through their program, based in Annapolis, Maryland, USA, that these ladies were able to be connected and paired with us. They can be found through their website, www.globalexperiences.com.Not only is this a wonderful op-portunity for them, since this is their first time in Ireland, but it is also a great opportunity for our team. We are being present-ed with a new perspective, and

opening ourselves to a wider international student audience. We anticipate a great partner-ship and new dynamic with their inclusion to our team.Our new interns will be as-sisting us in the production of the magazine for the next two months, along with planning, attending, and reporting vari-ous events we have planned for the near future. Jessica and Ruba will be integrated with our event management and public relations department, working on promotions and network-ing. Tara will be assisting with editing the magazine, along with conducting interviews and submitting articles for our upcoming issues. Allyson will be creating promotional materi-als, examples being posters and vouchers, along with lending a hand in improving our Internet presence with our website and

blog. While these are their main areas, they will also be assisting in our side projects and helping out wherever they can. It’s sure to be a challenge that they will rise up to.This summer is shaping up to be a wonderful time for us. Keep an eye out for all of our upcom-ing events, issues, and for our interns’ names to be appearing from time to time. They all have great ideas for our magazine, ones that we can’t wait to hear and will do our best to apply to upcoming issues. We hope they benefit from the experience they have with us, since we will most certainly benefit from them. This partnership could be the beginning of building upon a new network and a strong con-nection between Ireland and the international students of the USA.

Céad Mile Fáilte!: Introducing Our Interns

Irlanda en Español Irlanda en Español was created in 2009 and is the only company that organizes guided tours in Spanish for visitors from Ireland who travel without a complete package and are looking for quality and value.Our experienced team consists of qualified guides and drivers. Together you will enjoy the incredible scenery, history and the curious customs of the Irish people.Irlanda en Español Limited is a company registered in Ireland (Reg no. 460 636) and is sponsored by Dublin City Enterprise Board it is also associated with Dublin Tourism and Tourism Ireland.www.irlandaenespanol.comContact: Email: info@irlandaenespanol.comMon – Fri until 18:00 call 00 353 16678834 - 00 353 16678834 Weekends : + 353 87689191900 + 353 876891919

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Irish pride remains undimmed despite the run of bad results at the recent Euro 2012 football tournament held in Poland and Ukraine . For a brief space of time there was a buzz throughout the country. We thought the success of previous times was to return, but this was not to be.For the duration of the tournament pubs all over the country were decorated with green, white and gold - surroundings and people alike. The economic benefits to the country must have considerable. Amid the national fever, thoughts of recession were far from our minds.The Euro 2012 tournament, which lasted for most of June, involved the cream of European footballing talent. For the Irish squad, though, the outcome was rather bleak as the players failed to book a place in the closing rounds of the competition.For the fans, many of whom traveled to Poland, the atmosphere refused to die. They were determined to have a good time - win, lose or draw. It is 10 years since the Republic of Ireland last played at a major competition and no one can ever erase the enormous sense of excitement sport at this level can bring. In the aftermath of the disappointing performance at Euro 2012, criticism maybe directed towards the Republic of Ireland manager and his players. But we should, nevertheless, be thankful for their efforts.

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