Are you happy with your choice of course? |
Yes |
Why? |
These were too subjects which I really enjoyed throughout secondary school and I was very happy to have an opportunity to study them at third level |
How many hours of organised classes do you have per week? (labs,tutorials,lectures,etc) |
30+hrs |
Are your lectures/labs mainly based on or off the main campus? |
On |
Is your course weighted more on |
End of year exams |
Is there an option to study abroad on your course? |
Yes |
What are your favourite aspects of your course? |
The small class sizes, plenty of individual help from lecturers, an opportunity to learn practical skills and trips to the Gaeltacht. |
What are your least favourite aspects of your course? |
The high expectations from lecturers, 35 hours of lectures / tutorials weekly, the amount of preparatory work required for Teaching practice placements and the high amount of coursework throughout the year accompanied by a lot of end of year exams. |
Was your course what you expected? |
Yes |
What do you wish you had known before choosing this course? |
I wish I had known that I would be in classes 9am to 5pm everyday each week. I wish I had Known that there would be very high expectations and a huge amount of coursework. I wish I had known how small the college was and how remote its location is. |
Helpful leaving cert (or equivalent) subjects? |
Home Economics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry. |
Library facilities |
Good facilities but limited opening hours. Very helpful staff. |
Is there a good social life on your course? |
Yes |
Please describe |
With small class sizes everyone gets to know each other. Sligo has a vibrant student nightlife and socialising is very cheap compared to the larger cities. While there is no on campus bar the Students' Union organises many on campus events throughout the year. |
Rate your course in terms of difficulty |
Extremely Difficult |
Please rate your course in terms of workload |
Much more than other courses |
Are you an active member of any societies? |
No |
Are you a member of any sports clubs? |
No |
Are your training facilities easily accessible? |
Yes |
Are your training facilities at a good standard? |
Yes |
Would you recommend getting involved in college sport? |
Yes |
Why? |
It offers great opportunities to get to know people and gives students a chance to relax after lectures. |
Weekly living expenses? |
€80-100 |
Do you or have you lived away from home during college? |
Yes |
How much does your rent cost per month? |
€350-450 |
As a first year did you live in college halls? |
Yes |
Would you recommend living in college halls? |
Limited facilities on campus but it is a great way to get to know other students from your class group. |
How would you recommend this college to a friend? |
St Angela's is a small college where everyone knows each other. You have to be really sure that you want to study Home economics before you select this course as there is a very high workload and a lot of dedication required for it. |
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