This article is from page 21 of the 2012-09-04 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 21 JPG
CLARE Youth Service have launched a new guide aimed at helping students make the adjustment to life in thirdlevel education. ‘Flying the Coop – a Guide to Going to College’ is now available from Clare Youth Service in Carmody Street, Ennis.The publication provides useful tips about accommodation, adjusting to college life, budgeting, health and accessing support services.
Patricia Flynn, Youth Information Officer with Clare Youth Service, said, “College life brings a lot of decisions – what kind of accommodation, how to budget, how to settle into college life. The publication, which has been produced by Roscommon Youth Information Centre, provides information on all areas. It also draws on the wisdom of current students.”
Copies are available from the Youth Information Service at Clare Youth Service in Carmody Street. Visitors can call in from Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm, phone 065 6845350 or email info@clareyouthservice.org
Meanwhile, Iarnrod Eireann’s announcement of free car parking at Craughwell, Ardrahan and Gort Stations has been welcomed as a boost for students. The promotion will run to September 10.
According to Ennis councillor Brian Meaney (GP), “This represents the first steps in promoting and marketing the Western Rail Corridor. The provision of student rates will give the option to students to consider commuting rather than having to pay expensive rents in Galway and Limerick.”