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Video: Student Union support
Find out about the types of support available to college students.
SpunOut.ie PRESENTS:
Kelly Mackey, Union of Students in Ireland Welfare Officer.
Kelly talks about going to college and the types of support that are available to students.
About the Union of Students in Ireland (USI)
The Union of Students in Ireland is the sole national representative body for students in Ireland. Founded in 1959, USI now represents more than 250,000 students in over forty colleges across Ireland.
The Union works for:
- An education & training system open to all, irrespective of any consideration of national origin, race, sex, sexuality, creed, political beliefs or economic circumstances, so that each individual can realise their full potential in the service of the Irish people.
- An education & training system that through the development of art and literature, natural and social sciences truly serves the interests of the people of Ireland.
- The right of students to a decent standard of living, with the right to adequate financial support, proper housing and future prospects of employment in Ireland.
- The defence and promotion of all democratic and human rights.
- The provision of student services for the benefit of the membership on the principle that control of student services should lie with the membership.
If you are at university or college there is often a free counselling service provided. See www.pleasetalk.ie for information on student support services at all the universities in the Republic of Ireland.
