Video: Union of Students in Ireland

Information on contacting your Students Union, starting college and dealing with homesickness.

The Union of Students in Ireland’s Welfare Officer, Ciaran Fitzpatrick, talks to SpunOut.ie about the work of the USI and how Student Unions can help students. Ciaran also gives advice on starting college, making new friends and dealing with issues such as isolation and homesickness.

Further information:

www.spunout.ie/health/Education/University-and-college/University-and-college
www.spunout.ie/health/Education/University-and-college/First-days
www.spunout.ie/health/Education/University-and-college/Homesickness
www.spunout.ie/health/Healthy-mind/Loneliness
www.spunout.ie/health/Education/University-and-college/College-officers

See the help section for contact details of support organisations.

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