IrelandA fourth-year student at University College Dublin (UCD), Oscar Denvir, offers advice to incoming college students on balancing academics, social life, and part-time work. He emphasizes attending lectures regularly, even when tired or hungover, to avoid becoming anonymous and to build connections. Denvir warns against taking overly demanding part-time jobs that limit social opportunities and recommends flexible work schedules that allow participation in campus life. He acknowledges the challenge of breaking into social circles but encourages students to engage with clubs and societies, which play a crucial role in integrating into college life. He advises joining at least one club or attending an event, noting that these opportunities extend beyond Freshers' Week, although some societies may wind down earlier in the academic year.
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