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Welcome, to the inaugural edition of Yeah! Magazine. Inside you’ll find a selection of articles and features which, we hope, will ease you into student life in Ireland. Yeah! seeks to provide a stimulating, fun read for Ireland’s growing international student community. We hope you’ll find something among these pages that will be of interest. So what’s in this month’s issue? Our cover story features Ireland, a country that will always give one hundred thousand welcomes to those arriving on its shores. A number of international students tell us why they travelled to Ireland to study and the advantages to them of doing so. Yeah! Magazine is particularly appreciative of the fact that Ruairí Quinn TD, Minister for Education and Skills, has taken time out of his busy schedule to mark the launch of this publication by agreeing to chat with us about the International Education sector in Ireland. Each month we will feature a different part of Ireland for international students to discover. This month we are in Galway. The ‘city of the tribes’ is full to the brim with culture and we explore why it is so popular with those who go there in the Irish summer months. Another feature, which may interest readers, concerns workers on organic farms. There are now hundreds of Willing Workers On Organic Farms (or WWOOFers, as they are known) throughout the country. We talk to Annie King, the Manager and Coordinator of the organisation in Ireland, who explains how you can get involved in this interesting work. The Yeah! team have been busy putting this first issue together. Student life in Ireland has never been as exciting as it is right now and Yeah! Magazine aims to reflect this vibrancy. We’ll be back next month with another range of interesting and inspiring articles for you to enjoy. Thanks for picking up Yeah! Magazine and don’t forget to look out for us in your local college, where we will be available every month for your reading pleasure. Remember we are always free – hopefully you’ll be too!
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The Irish government is participating in student fairs around the world. What is the importance/significance of these fairs? The government is actively participating in international education fairs, which provide a valuable opportunity to showcase Ireland as a destination for international students. Ireland has considerable advantages compared to other countries and the fairs provide an excellent opportunity to highlight these advantages, which include: Ireland is a safe and friendly country Ireland is one of only two English ·speaking countries in Europe, and has four Nobel prize winners in English literature our 7 universities are in the top ·3005 inof the world, and all are in the top 5% globally A survey conducted by European ·Finance Ministers a couple of years ago rated Irish graduates as the most employable in Europe We have moved into the top 20 ·nations in the world in terms of research impact, and are in the top 1% in 18 research field Dublin is ranked by QS [the leading ·education ranking agency] as one of the top 10 cities in the world for
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When President Obama visited last year he called the Irish people “among the most educated in the world” Many of the world’s leading ·companies have located in Ireland, because our institutions produce very employable graduates The BRICs (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) nowadays are crucial for the world economy. Also, the number of International Students travelling from these countries has increased substantially. What is Ireland doing to attract these students? In November 2010 a memorandum of understanding was signed between Ireland and Brazil in the higher education sector. This will facilitate greater collaboration and exchange of expertise between both countries in the education sector and between educational institutes in the fields of student and academic exchange and in research and development. The Department of Education and Skills participated in the 8th Joint Economic Commission in Moscow in November 2011. Arising from the Protocol signed at the JEC, it will co-chair an education sectoral working group, which is tasked with developing contacts and collaborations between both
countries. A meeting of the co-chairs will take place in Dublin later this year. Minister Quinn participated in meetings with the Vice President Xi during his visit to Dublin earlier this year. Ministerial and Taoiseach led visits to China are taking place this year. Minister of State in the Department of Education and Skills, Ciaran Cannon travelled to China for St. Patrick’s Day; the Taoiseach travelled to China at the end of March. Links between centres of learning in Ireland and China are already very strong. There are around 130 partnerships and 9 strong research links between Irish and Chinese education. The Irish Government has agreed to co-fund with the Chinese Government, the capital development of the Confucius Institute at UCD. As part of the roll-out of the international education strategy, India has been designated as a priority market for targeted promotional activity. As part of this, a trusted agents programme has been launched there. A Ministerial led education mission to India will take place in May this year. What initiatives are the Irish government and partners taking to improve Ireland as a main destination for International Students?
The development of agreed priority markets by the High Level Group on International Education and the development of market-specific plans. The launch of a new Scholarship Programme for Foreign Teachers of English. Funded by this Department, the scheme was launched last year by Fáilte Ireland in Turkey, Japan and Korea and will run for 5 years. The roll-out of market-specific initiatives, such as a trusted agents programme in India, which will rolledout in other markets. The coming period will see a targeted focus on our priority markets which will include Taoiseach and Ministerialled education missions to China and India and other visits to key partners in the Gulf and Latin America. Inward visits will also be hosted from major partners in South East Asia and the Gulf. In 2010, according to the UK Government, the income received from International Students in the United Kingdom was estimated in £5.3 billion. What is the government’s estimated figure for Ireland? And, how important is it for the Irish economy? International education currently contributes around €757m directly to the Irish economy. Last year, 30,000 international students studied in HEIs and 96,000 in English language schools. In 2010, 469,619 international students were studying in Australia on a student visas. Of these,
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there were 227,230 international students enrolled in the higher education sector, which represented 48% of the total. In Ireland the percentage of International Students enrolled in the higher education is around 25% of the total number of international students. What should be done to attract more students to our Universities? Last year, there were 126,000
Ireland has a long- established reputation in the English language market. The challenge now is to increase international awareness of our higher education institutions international students in Ireland. Of these, 96,000 were studying English, with some 30,000, or almost onequarter, in higher education. Ireland has a long- established reputation in the English language market. The challenge now is to increase international awareness of our higher education institutions, so that those seeking to study abroad choose Ireland as their destination. The Programme for Government indicated that the Government “would develop cultural and diplomatic links with emerging markets including through a scholarship scheme.” A similar recommendation
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is also made in the international education strategy. The Department and the Higher Education Authority will shortly launch a new scholarship scheme to target and increase international participation in Irish HEIs. The scholarships will be awarded to high calibre higher education students from non-EEA countries to study in Ireland for a period of one year. The scholarships will highlight Ireland’s strengths as a centre of International Education, promote links with priority countries and strengthen the international strategies of HEIs. Last year in the launch of the brand” Education in Ireland”, was told that the brand aims to double the number of international students in Ireland by 2015. Is this objective is being currently on target? The Government has invested heavily in our education and research system, which has yielded significant benefits for Ireland. We have a strong and internationally well regarded education system. Of course, we cannot be complacent. We must work to maintain and improve that reputation, so that we continue to attract international students. The Programme for Government aims to double the number of international student numbers, through full implementation of the international education strategy, “Investing in Global Relationships”. It is also identified in the Action Plan for Jobs as a crucial sector for growth. Significant progress is being through the implementation of the international education strategy, “Investing in Global Relationships”. The High Level Group on International Education, which is chaired by my Department, meets quarterly and brings together the main departments and agencies to co-ordinate national policy and efforts in this area. In the past 12 months, specific measures have been undertaken to promote the internationalisation of higher education, including launching a new international brand and marketing campaign, “Education in Ireland”. This is managed by Enterprise Ireland and has been rolled out in key markets, including the USA, China and Russia.
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The recent launch of Yeah! Magazine, Ireland’s new international students magazine, was a great success. The venue for the launch, held on the 14 March, was Dublin’s Mansion House (the Lord Mayor’s official residence). Various important people were there to help out on the night. They included the Deputy Lord Mayor of Dublin Maria Parodi, the Brazilian Ambassador to Ireland H.E. Pedro Fernando Bretas Bastos and Dave Moore (director of the Irish Council for International Students-ICOS), among other college representatives and students. The sub-editor of Yeah! Magazine Ricardo Lucio made a brief presentation, displaying the new magazine for everyone present. This was followed by a rousing performance by the Portuguese singer/ songwriter Paulo Bragança. After all the presentations the guests had an opportunity to talk with the assembled audience and enjoy some drinks and light food. The entire editorial board of Yeah! Magazine wishes to thank everyone who came along and made the launch party such a success.
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in focus Interest in animal welfare drops without international students By Catríona Hughes - The College View
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DCU’s animal welfare society, Whis- ker has raised over €1,000 so far this year for various sanctuaries helping homeless animals in Ireland. The figure emerged following a neutering awareness campaign and sponsored fast in aid of www.whis- kersnewpark.org, which was held in the Street last Tuesday.Whisker has been set up to unite animal lovers in DCU and most im- portantly, to help animals through fundraising, lobbying, volunteering and awareness campaigns. However, the society has seen a huge decline in participation from DCU students this year, following the departure of many Erasmus stu- dents. It appears that international students have been more concerned about the importance of animal welfare than Irish students. “The events we have organised are better, but participation is now poorer,” claimed Whisker Chairper- son, Avril Noble. There are currently over 16,000 homeless dogs in Ireland. The ma- jority of these dogs end up in the pound and most are killed after five days because the government will not hold them for any longer. However, there are now over 700,000 homeless cats in Ireland. Many homeless cats are born into this and are often referred to as ‘fe- ral’ cats. “The government currently has no involvement in cats, they are le- gally classed as ‘vermin.’ This means that you can tear out a kitten’s eyes with your hands and it’s not illegal,” Noble told The College View. Whisker believes in a simple solu- tion to solve animal homelessness; to trap, neuter, release or rehome where possible. With participation numbers plummeting, Whisker is urging stu- dents to get involved and help im- prove animal welfare. The society will be working along- side DCU’s Art Society next month to campaign against cosmetic test- ing on animals.Whisker will also be hosting a cake sale in April for a soon to be selected sanctuary. The society will then be distributing leaflets to stu- dents regarding neutering in order to raise awareness.
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UK applicants to third level education in the Republic of Ireland rose by 27% this year, preliminary figures have shown. This brings to 2,500 the total number of UK applicants in the Republic, up from 2,000 last year. This rise in applications here can be attributed to the increase in fees that England, Wales, and Northern Ireland have experienced. It was reported last year that more than three quarters of English universities were set to charge the maximum fees for the college year 2011/2012. From the beginning of this college year, students in the UK and Wales have been expected to pay £9,000 (€10,700) in fees. In Northern Ireland, student fees went up to roughly £3,000 (just under €4,000). Scotland is the only member of the UK where the students do not pay fees. In April 2011, Prof Paul O’ Prey, Vice
Chancellor at the University of Roehampton, London, stated that, “we will be losing over 95% of our government funding... we’re going to become almost totally reliant on student fees”. In the Republic, students technically don’t pay fees. We pay a “contribution” of €2250, which is a much smaller sum of money than these universities in the UK. This is an attractive alternative for UK students, as anyone who is an EU citizen, or lived in the EU for three out of the last five years, does not have to pay full tuition fees here in the Republic of Ireland. According to statistics publishedby the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (Ucas), 52,321 applicants applied to UK Universities from within the UK for the college year 2011/2012, compared to 59,413 the year before. Students applying to universities in England
have fallen overall by 18.7%. Although there has also been a very slight increase in applications from England, Scotland and Wales to universities in Northern Ireland, there are still a significantly small number of these applications. BBC NI education correspondent Maggie Taggart reported that, “despite fees being lower for Great Britain students in the University of Ulster and large bursaries offered at Queen’s, there has not been a big increase in applications from England, Wales or Scotland”. The number of UK students willing to pay out £9000 in fees is clearly decreasing, as many students are now looking elsewhere like the Republic of Ireland. Many UK students are evidently not willing to take out massive student loans, which they must begin to repay when earning more than £21,000
Students rights
Working in Ireland By Karina Mcmullan
Students of all nationalities are entitled to work in Ireland. This article will provide more detailed information about the entitlements. If you are student from the EEA (European Economic Area), you are free to take up employment in Ireland while you are studying. Nationals of Romania and Bulgaria are required to have an employment permit only for the first continuous 12 months of employment in the State. At the end of this twelve-month period, a Bulgarian or Romanian national will be free to work in Ireland without any further need for an employment permit. For students from outside Europe, if they are attending a full-time course at least of one year’s duration and it is recognised by the Department of Education, they are allowed to take up employment. During the study term students can take a part-time job of up to 20 hours work per week, and full-time work during holiday periods. Once the period of study has been completed, the work has to end.
However, if you want to study in Ireland, you have to prove that you have sufficient funds to cover your studies without having to depend on income from a job. International students have the same rights in the workplace as Irish nationals, regardless of the nationality or immigration status of that student. It is a requirement of law that everybody have a contract of employment, salary in line with minimum wage, holiday leave, sick leave, etc. After your graduation, if you are non-European, you will be able to apply for a green card or work permit under Irish law. Moreover, these students are allowed to remain in Ireland for the purpose of seeking employment and then may apply for another visa. Normally, citizens from EEA countries do not require special permits to continue living and working in Ireland after their studies are completed.
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in focus Canada The size of the Canadian higher education sector is comparable to that of Australia, but Canada receives far fewer international students. However, increasingly immigrantfriendly student visa policies, combined with new and aggressive federal and provincial outreach efforts have allowed Canada to make significant gains in international enrollment in recent years. The growing appeal of Canada for international students is evidenced by recent visa statistics: 14 total foreign students that entered Canada during the first half of 2011 increased by 30% from the previous year. Particular growth was seen among Indian students who increased by almost 70% from 2010 to a total entry of 6,325 students, overtaking Chinese visa holders as the largest group of international students entering Canada during that time. If this trend continues, Canada is likely to see continued increases in international student enrollment in 2012.
Vietnam Vietnam now ranks 8th among all countries sending students to the US, according to the 2011 Open Doors international academic mobility report, with nearly 15,000 students, three-quarters of whom are undergraduates. Of that 75%, the majority begin their studies at a community college. Vietnam ranks 3rd in international student enrollment at US community colleges. Vietnam holds promise for U.S. academic engagement because of its population of more than 90 million people, being the 14th largest country in the world and the rise of English as the second most popular language in its territory. The number of Vietnamese students in the U.S. has grown by more than six times in a decade.
USA Dozens of high school foreign exchange students have been raped, sexually abused, or harassed by American host parents in towns and cities across the country, an NBC News investigation has found. In one of the most egregious cases, at least four exchange students were sexually abused over the course of two years by the same host father, even after the first victim sounded alarms.
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Student visa clampdown from Home Office - UK Border Agency
New rules and a clampdown on abuse of the student visa system mean nearly 500 colleges will no longer be able to bring new international students to the UK to study. The colleges – a number of which were bogus and did not offer genuine courses - could have brought more than 11,000 students into the UK to study each year. New UK Border Agency regulations have raised the standards education providers must meet to sponsor international students. So far, 474 colleges have lost their right to recruit international students after they failed to sign up for the new inspection system. The new standards will help ensure genuine international students get a good quality education in the UK. Applications refused A related UK Border Agency investigation into more than 100 colleges has led to 51 having their licences revoked. The investigation followed a surge in applications from South Asia just before the English language requirement rules were tightened in 2011. More than 4,500 of these applications to study have been refused or withdrawn as a result. Officials encountered evidence of clear abuse. One student interviewed to test his English skills answered almost every question with the word ‘hello’. At another college staff turned off the lights off and hid when inspectors called and one college was unable to provide any timetables of classes or registers of students enrolled. A Norfolk-based college had students whose
home address was recorded as Glasgow. Immigration Minister Damian Green said: ‘Widespread abuse of the student visa system has gone on for too long and the changes we have made are beginning to bite. ‘Too many institutions were offering international students an immigration service rather than an education. Only firstclass education providers should be given licences to sponsor international students.’ Further measures due Further measures to tighten student visa rules are due now in April. The post study work route, which allowed overseas students to work after graduation will be closed and students wishing to work will need to apply for a work visa. There will also be new time limits on student visas and tougher rules on work placements. The UK Border Agency will monitor the behaviour of all sponsors and take action against any that are not complying with standards of education provision or immigration control. The changes to the student route form part of sweeping changes to overhaul the immigration system and reduce net migration from hundreds of thousands to tens of thousands. A limit on non-EU workers coming to the UK has already been introduced. Restrictions on the right to settle here will be outlined shortly alongside reforms to the family migration route which will promote integration and reduce burdens on the taxpayer.
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in focus Irish language schools and universities active in Brazil By Peter O`Neill, Education & Tourism Marketing Consultant, Rio de Janeiro.
The number of Irish education establishments attending student recruitment fairs in Brazil is growing each year. This in turn has resulted in an increase in the number of Brazilians attending English Language and Higher Education courses, as reflected in part in the following table. The fact that Brazilian passport holders do not require a visa, and are allowed to work legally as students, gives Ireland an advantage. With a minimum of promotion, there is no reason why Ireland’s market share in Brazil could not double in the medium term. Brazilian students are generally aged 18-25 years, 83% want language courses, and their average stay in Ireland is six months. Last month there were no less than three student fairs in Brazil ( Estude
no Exterior, Salao do Estudante, and ExpoBelta ) and one trade event ( Alphe ). The Institutes of Technology in Athlone, Dublin and Waterford, Dublin City University, Griffith College, the Royal College of Surgeons, Trinity College Dublin, and the University of Limerick are just some of the higher education bodies that have shared space on an Education in Ireland stand in Brazil. Booking a language school these days is a bit like booking a hotel in some ways. Just as there are one to five star hotels, one can apply similar categories to certain types of schools as well. An investment in education is a serious matter, and in order to protect ones investment, instead of asking what is the cheapest school, some key questions to consider asking perhaps are, which
schools offers the best cost-benefit, are they members of the MEI group of quality schools, what are the academic qualifications of its teachers, are classes balanced in terms of nationalities, and is the requirement of an 85% class attendance observed. Enjoy Ireland to the full, and embrace new emotions!
Brazilian language students in Ireland
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71,000 85,000 120,00 140,00 167,432 210,000 (estimated)
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Brazilian students in ireland 800 2,950 5,651 6,444 7,800
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Education in Ireland banner - The cross-sectoral “Education in Ireland” brand, is the umbrella brand for marketing the Irish higher education and the English Language Sectors internationally. “O mundo do Intercambio” - Pay to Study (freidy@paytostudy.com), which is part of the Taxback Group based in Ireland, is helping to reduce education costs by offering an easy online payment system which facilitates international transfers by offering a secure and fast way to send payment at no cost to the sender or receiver of the funds.
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Agent & Client - Brazilian education agents consider Ireland the best destination for long term stays.
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Age: 31 From: Venezuela Age: 29 From: Argentina Age: 22 From: Denmark Things I like to do in Dublin: Take a walk down to the Garden of Remembrance. It’s a great place to enjoy lunch. It’s a small place of freedom away from the noise of the city. Another good spot is the Old Mill restaurant down in Temple Bar. The service is sublime, the food amazing (frankly the only place in the world that makes mashed potatoes like mom does it) and the atmosphere is really cozy. Great place to dine out.
Dublin is full of things to do and if you are in the city centre it’s very easy to walk around. You can enjoy sunny days in the beautiful Merrion Square or Stephens Green Park. Museums are an opportunity to learn about Irish culture in different ways. The Icon walk on Temple bar mixes street art with Irish history and it’s amazing! At the end of a long day pubs, such Cobblestone on Smithfield and Gogarty’s on Temple bar, are an opportunity to drink a pint and enjoy good traditional Irish music.
At night, just immerse yourself in the atmosphere of some of the best bars in the world. Music is the beating heart of Irish life. Within these establishments the happiness of the people makes you feel Irish. The night is so enjoyable that it feels too short. That is why people who come to Dublin for a week might stay a whole lifetime. But, there’s more, the city centre also has its welcoming Cafes, to enjoy a good Italian coffee. There are French bakeries to taste croissants without missing the French recipe. Incredible! Dublin reunites Europe, Asia, Africa and America. This new found diversity catches you and in just days you can make friends from all over the world.
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The Bia Bar, in Lower Stephen Street, is one of the best bars in town. Contemporary funk design, cool atmosphere and friendly staff make this place stand out. This pub has an impressive selection of DJ’s, especially Loris Paladino EM parties, to rival other fashionable venues. Live music along with an ethnically integrated crowd is another reason for going down to the Bia. The food is awesome with lovely pizzas and modern menu sets. They do pretty good cocktails too. Another place worth spending your Euros in is JOE Burger in Rathmines. They
make the best gourmet burgers in town and the staff are charming. I love the music there and, along with a top selection of beers, it’s the best place to go for classic burgers in Dublin. Freebird Records, on Wicklow Street (near Grafton Street), sells New and Second hand books, vinyl records, CD’s, DVD’s and other items of interest. The staff are professional and friendly with customers and it’s a great place to pick up some great music whilst browsing, always in a pleasant atmosphere.
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conflict in Northern Ireland. There is an episode about the Peep o’ Day Boys and the Defenders. The Peep o’ Day Boys were Protestant and the Defenders Catholic. The hatred between the two groups is awful to read. This bitterness, sadly, continues in that part of the island of Ireland to this day, despite the political advances in what some call ‘the peace process’. I often think that history is romanticised by many. It is nice to see the quaint pictuwess wholesome. Battles are written of, by Historians, as if they were reporting football matches. What we forget is the vicious and cruel nature of life that was commonplace in our past. ‘A History of Ireland’ does nothing to challenge the romantic nature of history but it does go into the detail of the subject. There are some interesting facts that I was unaware of until I picked up this manuscript. For example I never knew that the policy of having a secret ballot, at all elections in Ireland, was only introduced in 1872. This in my view was pivotal in allowing nationalism to
prosper. Up until then landlords knew who their tenants voted for. As soon as the people were able to vote in secret, the Liberals and Conservatives lost any grip they had in Ireland. The secret ballot was to usher in profound change – a fact I didn’t learn in my secondary school history classes. Obviously every event in Irish history is covered in Bardon’s easy to read book. He writes on the Battle of The Boyne, another crucially important part of our heritage – not just the preserve of Northern Protestants. ‘The Castlebar Races’ and the several rebellions in 1798 are well covered. The Union of Great Britain and Ireland, signed into law in 1800, also features in the book. Daniel O’Connell’s successful efforts in achieving Catholic Emancipation are included. Bardon also reports the development of rights for Ireland’s Catholics over the years in this rather fat book. The course of Irish nationalism and the trenchant opposition from Unionists is written of. It was interesting for me to discover that Charles Stewart
Parnell was only 45 when he died. Moving towards the end of the book I read a lot of what was familiar to me. Bardon, who was born in Dublin and now lives in Belfast, has produced a fine piece of work. It should be recommended to students studying Leaving certificate Irish History, as it contextualises the subject wonderfully. After reading the book I wanted to start again and as a handbook it is difficult to beat. By Ian Callagy
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o commence our journey through Ireland we choose the city of Galway. Located in the province of Connacht, the city has its shores running alongside the Atlantic Ocean and is also a city divided by the river Corrib. According to a census conducted in 2006, the city contains 80,000 inhabitants – however this number is constantly rising as Galway is an industrial and university hub for the western region. The city is known as the Cultural Capital of Ireland, with a great atmosphere of culture alongside its streets which are filled with artists and street performances during the summer season. Eyre Square, which lies right in the heart of the city, is a favorite spot for tourists and local residents alike. Leaving the square and heading towards Merchants Road offers tourists a variety of options that the city has on offer, such as musicians and street performers who share the same space
with a young and vibrant public. Due to the large number of educational establishments throughout the city, Galway has seen a sizable influx of young revelers. This has transformed the small city into what feels like a metropolis. In 2008 Galway City was voted as one of the top eight sexiest cities in the world. For those who have a preference for a more relaxed tour, there are several places of historical interest. The St. Nicolas Collegiate Church is considered the largest medieval church, still in use in Ireland today. Another religious building standing in the landscape of Galway city is the cathedral, an imposing church dedicated to Our Lady of Assumption. Nora Barnacle’s museum is a small museum which opens its doors only during summer – its collection is dedicated to famous writer James Joyce. The building was the residency of Nora Barnacle who was the writer’s wife. Another museum of interest is the Galway city museum located close to the Spanish Arch, which is well worth checking out. Tourists wishing to stay in town will find several options for accommodation: from the famous B&B’s (Bed and Breakfast) to high-end luxury hotel suites, all of which are located in the
centre of the city close to many amenities and attractions. There are also various hostels operating throughout the city, for those who wish to meet up with other fellow travelers from various parts of the world, especially Spain (to which Galway has strong ties). A tour of Salthill is sure to bring good times to all with a breath taking view of the Atlantic Ocean, a beachfront promenade for those keen on walking, rollerblading or cycling. Sitting down and relaxing on the rocks of Salthill is also a worthwhile experience to take in the Atlantic air. Salthill is home to the national aquarium of Ireland, which houses many different species of fish and marine life. If you start feeling hungry, you can choose from a variety of restaurants, from the tradition of fast food chain SuperMac`s to many places specialising in seafood. Tourists can use Galway City as a hub branching out to other famous tourist hot spots on the west coast, such as: The Cliffs of Moher, Connemara and the Aran Islands. Several local tour operators offer package deals for visitors to see these sites. Now that you already know a little bit about Galway city, pack your bags and enjoy this wonderful destination.
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? The Web developer must also make sure that forms work properly. Various scripting languages exist in which to create surveys, contests and sales mechanisms — the means to securely transfer information between visitors and the website. Browser settings for cookies and scripts can hamper the proper functioning of some Web forms. A Web developer takes all of this into consideration so that when a visitor fills in a form, they are sure to get satisfaction, and not have the form “hang” or “reappear blank” upon clicking the “Send” button. A site that is broken doesn’t bode well for business. In many cases today Web developers are firms with teams of professionals that specialise in different areas of Web development and online commerce. While the humble webmaster is a good fit for yesteryear’s websites, and continues to work for smaller sites, a corporation desirous of a custom Web presence and slick applications written with the newest scripts utilizing the latest technology are best served by a qualified Web developer.
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Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms, also known as “Willing Workers on Organic Farms”, is a loose network of national organizations that facilitate placement of volunteers on organic farms.
WWOOF originally stood for “Working Weekends on Organic Farms” and began in England in 1971, when Sue Coppard, a woman working as a secretary in London, wanted to provide urban dwellers with access to the countryside, while supporting the organic movement. Her idea started with trial working weekends for four people at the bio-dynamic farm at Emerson College in Sussex. People soon started volunteering for longer periods than just weekends, so the name was changed to Willing Workers on Organic Farms, but then the word “work” caused problems with the labour
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laws in some countries and the immigration authorities, who tended to confuse WWOOFers with migrant workers. So as to both eliminate that problem and in recognition of WWOOFing’s worldwide scope, the name was changed again in 2000 to World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms. Some WWOOF groups chose to retain the older name, however. As of 2010, 50 countries had a national WWOOF organisation. WWOOF in Ireland WWOOF Ireland is a voluntary, educational exchange based on trust. By
becoming members, volunteers from all over the world can arrange placements with host farms in Ireland (including Northern Ireland) to learn about organic growing and sustainable lifestyles. There are currently 355 subscribed host members in Ireland and the number of WWOOFers has now reached 1,914. France and the USA send the most around 750 from both nations, which is far in excess of any other countries. The next highest, at the moment, is Spain with about 130 WWOOFers dwelling temporarily in the country.
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intercultural space. It is not uncommon, especially when one is recently arrived, to hear someone say that they have heard more than ten languages spoken in the same place. Just walking through the centre of the city is to see the diversity in the faces encountered. Students, of varying nationalities, live together with a shared enthusiasm to learn about and to discover a new culture, a new land. The reasons for coming to Ireland are
many and varied: short term stay-over to learn a language, student exchanges, or longer stay to receive an academic grade. Language schools, institutes and universities open their doors to international students offering a wide range of courses, academic and non-academic. There are very many options, from the Sciences and the Social Sciences in recognised universities such as Trinity College (TCD), University College
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ho has not, at some moment in their lives, thought of studying abroad? Almost everyone, whether it be to go to University, learn a language or a student exchange. As such Ireland, in the last few years, has become a place to meet thousands of students of every nationality and culture. Dublin, in particular, has transformed itself into a cosmopolitan and
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cover story for the country’s rich historical heritage. Olaia, a student from the Basque Country, said that she chose Ireland, because the country represented, for her, a history of struggle and for recognition of the Irish people, along with friendly relations between the two cultures. For non-European students this also represents a possibility to get to know Europe and to have a stay unencumbered by bureaucracy, both long and complex, required by other nations in the European Union (EU). This is especially true when applying for a student visa. For students such as Fernando from Bolivia, this signifies an opportunity to both work legally and study in
Europe. Ivan from Brazil and Dajung Lee from North Korea consider Ireland a good option from the point of view of costs and prices when they decided to study abroad. For all three, Ireland represents a bridge for travel within Europe and the opportunity to meet new people. Finally Ireland is, and shall remain for many students, synonymous with hospitality, tolerance and coexistence of cultures and languages. This Gaelic land now provides a variety of faces, strange voices and varied lifestyles. The popular phrase, in the Irish language, “Céad Míle Fáilte!” sums up Ireland as the land of a hundred thousand welcomes!
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Dublin (UCD) and Dublin City University (DCU). Also of great importance are the arts and music, where students can be introduced to this land of important poets such as Oscar Wilde, authors such as James Joyce or recognised musicians such as U2. Learning English is another reason why Ireland has become a favored destination for international students. Time spent in Ireland can lead to the perfection of a second language, where one encounters a diversity of colloquial accents or an Irish phrase such as “What’s the Craic?” A voyage of the Irish Culture can be embarked upon. Certain student communities choose to come to the ‘Emerald Isle’
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