MSU First Year Handbook 2010 by Maynooth Students' Union

YOUR

Handbook

All of the good, none of the bad

Money P28 Intro P30 General Tips P32 Travel and Fares P34 Sample CV P34 Budgeting Template

TECH P36 Email Advice P37 Mail Forwarding

YOUR UNION P2 Class Reps P3 Your Union P3 First Year Rep P4 Your Officers P5 Your Staff P6 Your Services

Getting Around P7 Getting Around P8,9 Map of University P10 Bus Times P11,12 Train Times

WELFARE P14 Intro P16 Mental Health P18 STIs P20 Contraception P22 Pregnancy P24 Drugs P26 Rent P27 Smoking

ClUBS&SOCS P39 Socs P45 Clubs

YOUR UNION

If the motion passes, the Union is forced to carry it out

how it all works

CLASS REPS 1. One Class Rep for every X students

2. Class Reps attend Union Council

Here they vote on issues raised on behalf of other students

If the motion fails it is not carried out

1. A student who

represents their year to the Studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Union. They may attend Union Council, and raise and vote on issues.

2. Union Council is

attended by all Class Reps and the Exec (3 Sabattical Officers and 8 Part Time Officers). Issues are voted on here.

HOW CHANGE HAPPENS >15% of all students

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UNION GENERAL MEETING

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Do we hold a referendum?

FIRST YEAR REP 1. Is elected in October by their peers - only fellow First Years may vote

2. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re responsible for

assisting, and raising issues concerning, fellow First Years.

3. They have a voice and a vote at Union Council

YOUR UNION

WELFARE + 1 PRESIDENT 2 VPEDUCATION Aka. “Glorious

A T B S B A S

Leader”, Aengus represents our student interests to the University bigwigs. He fights on our behalf for the big stuff like parking, better student facilites, student rights and a wealth of important stuff.

Liz Murray is your VP Welfare and Education. She’s there for any info on grants, health issues, mental health issues, and is your general go-to girl for any Welfare-y stuff.

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Aengus Ó Mao

YOUR STUDENTS’ UNION THEY THINGS THEY DO, HOW THEY DO IT AND HOW TO CONTACT THEM The m restin oney was ju g in m y acc st ount

Declan Meenagh

FINANCE OFFICER

I’ll be keeping you all up to date with financal issues and advice in a column in the Print, and in campaigns as well. I will be helping out with various things throughout the year, Give me a shout if you need help. Contact me at finance@nuimsu. com if there’s anything I can do for you.

ENTS OFFICER

Responsible for posters, the smooth running of events and a general good time, Pat is best known for his manic approach to life. When he’s not gatecrashing lectures to serenade students with his guitar, he’s out selling tickets and promoting Student Union events.

Kyle O’

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Pat Byrne

IRISH LANGUAGE + CULTURAL AFFAIRS OFFICER

Has the unenviable job of making Irish cool and hip. Fortunately, he loves the language. He’s responsible for running some kind of Culture Week during the year and - of course Seachtain na Gaelige. Find him at culture@nuimsu.com.

SOCS OFFICER

Sinead sits on Clubs & Socs council, and is involved in the day-to-day running of societies. Grab her at societies@nuimsu.com.

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CLUBS OFFICER

Kyle looks after capitation forms, so be nice to him. He sits on the Executive Committee and is the go-to guy for clubs stuff. Get him at clubs@nuimsu.com.

POSTGRAD REP

Represents all postgraduate students at Union Council and to the Union in general. Think the library’s openng hours are unfair on postgrads during the summer? That and more is what the postgrad rep is here to fight for. Issues they raise are taken very seriously.

VP COMMUNICATIONS +DEVELOPMENT

Rob designs, edits and manages our student paper “The Print”, nuimsu.com, the Handbook you’re reading right now, and runs the Union Facebook group / Twitter account, He’s also in charge of the Class Rep system. He takes instructions from Aengus, Liz and his girlfriend.

SPECIAL MENTION

UNION STAFF GUIDE

THE UNBELIEVABLY GOOD PEOPLE WHO HELP KEEP OUR UNION RUNNING

MARY McCOURT

JOB: UNION SECRETARY Our general office is run by the omnipotent and omnisicient Mary McCourt. Her job is too varied to pin down, but she’s basically a one-woman A-Team. If you need a travel card, an essay bound, or just about anything then call into Mary in the SU office.

IAN RUSSELL

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JOB: STUDENT ACTIVITIES OFFICER Provides support to the Students’ Union, clubs and societies to ensure that we have the best experience possible in our time here. Will also help you set up a new club or society. General good guy. GET INVOLVED!

NIAMH O’ BRIEN JOB: UNION ACCOUNTANT Far from just crunching the numbers, Niamh goes above and beyond the call of duty in her service to the union. Any questions about advertising or accounting in general go through her. How to spot: her fantastic pink hair.

PAUL DONNELLY

JOB: INTERN Paul is the latest and greaatest addition to the Union, working closely with Clubs and Societies. Whatever you need, he can probably help.

MARY BANAHAN

JOB: UNION ACCOUNTANT Our morning secretary, Mary, also holds down the fort here at the SU.

ELECTION TIME

BIG JOB: FIRST YEAR REP

Make no mistake: this is one of the most important jobs in the University. The First Year Rep is the go-to guy or girl for all First Years having any problems.

JOB

ROLE

You sit on the Union Executive Committee, which gives you the chance to bring up issues that have been brought to your attention. Your input from fellow First Years is invaluable, especially when describing how induction and orientation could be better. The Students’ Union works and fights for the students, and you would play a big role in that fight. Most of your time, you’re still a normal student. You go to your lectures, do your essays and projects, etc - we don’t want to get in the way of that. But we need someone strong and with drive to take on the role of the agent of change. The Union works from the bottom up, and we want you to be involved. With your input and ideas, we can shape the First Year Experience for next year. Even more than that, the First Year Rep is a member of the Student Executive, and can contribute to lots of other issues that affect students, from prices to politics. So, if you think you’ve got it in you, run for election.

First, you are the go-to person for any First Year in need of any kind of help (excepting possible First Aid, though it’s great if you can do that do) First Years are special because they don’t know their way around yet - they don’t know about the Academic Advisory Office and how useful they are, or what happens if they have to repeat an exam, or any of the things that the oldies have picked up over the years. Your role as First Year Representative is vital to the wellbeing of thousands of students.

The knowledge you gather over the year can also determine how we go about next year’s First Year Orientation - you are in a unique position to find out from your peers what was too long, too short, what was boring and what was fantastic. If you decide that you are worthy Also, there’s a of the mighty brilliant amount of position of First free stuff involved Year Rep, you need to pick up - entry to concerts, a nomination balls, clubs and form from the late bars. You’re SU Offices on the guest list (beside the bar). for everything You need 60 signatures on the as First Year form before you Representative. can run. When We even have you get the the odd holiday 60 (just harass planned for the randomers), drop the form back year. This is one of into the office the most important and start making things you’ll ever posters and tshirts do - if you run. for the campaign.

Rep Election

Your Services The things we do for you...

LONDIS

From the smell of fresh (instant) coffee to the oddly pleasing stickiness of the floor, the SU Shop - a Londis - in the John Hume building is a great source of pride for the Students’ Union. For instant coffee, the coffee machine is top notch. The crisps are always fresh, the staff always smiling and there’s always a good bit of change handed back (it is, after all, Union run). We also get some pretty

PHOTOCOPYING

The Students’ Union offers the cheapest printing and photocopying on campus. So while you’re on your initial “I’m gonna be the best student in the world and go to all my lectures and print off all my notes” kick, do your printing here. Seriously.

MEDICAL CENTRE A nurse, secretary and doctor staff the centre. This service is free to all registered students, but prescriptions cost. Students may telephone for appointment or call into the receptionist at the Medical Centre. Students with urgent/acute problems may attend our Walk-in clinic, no appointment required (first-come, first-served basis).

We also sell a lot of our official merchandise - nothing says proud First Year like an NUIM hoody, jacket, umbrella, socks or bra. We recommend buying

a high quality SU hoody and then visiting a friend on their crummy FETAC course. Pretend to have an itch and scratch the emblem from time to time, reminding them you’re in Maynooth. Finally, its close proximity to lecture halls means its always possible to nip down for a coffee, Twix or bag of Tayto. And say hello to the staff. They work for you.

FINANCE Student Aid Committee

Emergency Loan

This provides finincial assistance to students genuinely experiencing financial hardship. If this is you, drop into Liz in the SU. You’ll have to fill out a form and wait a few days while your claim is assessed. You’ll need evidence of your hardship (bank statement, bills) and the service is entirely confidential.

The Student Union and Student Services (North Campus) give an emergency loan of up €50 that you have to pay back by the end of the year. You don’t really have to prove hardship - after all, you have to pay it back.

COMMON ROOM Basically it’s a big lunchtime place with tables, chairs and a coke machine - yes, this place has it all We have events there too - like last year’s Lovely Girls competition.

Better known as ‘home’ to most students, The SU Bar, North Campus (behind Arts Block) is the single greatest building in the world. Many a lecture has been skipped to finish off a coke / meal / Heineken in here, the nights are fantastic, and the Guinness is first class.

Before starting University, we would advise you to review your vaccination status (e.g. against Tetanus, Tuberculosis, Rubella and Meningitis C). If you have any on-going illnesses (e.g. asthma, diabetes, depression) or are receiving treatment for a medical complaint please register with us in your first couple of weeks of starting university. Pauline Carberry Campus Nurse

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good deals here in NUIM - newspapers are often less than half price (The Irish Times is a mere 80c), and very often there’s a free muffin or something free with your coffee / bottled water / condoms. Keep an eye out for twofers, deals and sales.

This bar will be your second home over the next few years. Night and day, there’s always good company. It’s a great hang-out place during the day and we hold some amazing parties, concerts and events here at night.

getting around Your Timetable Explained Getting to and from Maynooth can be tricky, and finding your way to your lecture on time even trickier. We’ve all missed a tutorial because we had no idea - not the least idea- where ‘RVH’ is. So here’s all the bus and train times to and from Maynooth, a map of the campus, and an explanation of all the weird abbreviations on your timetable. No excuse now.

JH1...JH7 T1...T10 Th1, Th2 Hb...Hh ELT, ESR SLT BL PCT CS1, CS2 MS1, MS2 Mah, LGH RVH CH, PH 62 GR APT MD RYE LX1 LC LAB AX1 AX2

N = NORTH : S = SOUTH

Lecture halls 1-7, John Hume Buildings Tutorial Rooms 1-10, John Hume Building Theatres 1 and 2, Arts Building Hall B to Hall H, Arts Building Education Theatre and Seminar Room, Education House Science Lecture Theatre, Callan Building Biology Lecture Room, Callan Building Physics / Chemistry Theatre, Physics / Chemistry Building Computer Science Lecture Theatres, Callan Building Mathematics Room, Top Floor Logic House Maths Hall and Logic Hall, Ground Floor Logic House Riverstown Hall, South Campus Callan Hall and Physics Hall Room 62 - above the building left of Swimming Pool Geography Room / Rocque Lab, Rhetoric Building Teaching Hall, Student Apartments Music Department, Logic House Rye Hall, Ground Floor of Rye Apartments Logic Annexe, Beside Logic House Long Corridor Computer Room Departmental Laboratory - consult your department Auxillia Building, Classhall 1 Auxillia Building, Classhall 2

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Maynooth/Express Cabs Airport – City – Local 628 99 99

“You were always told not to get in a car with strangers” Your Local Cab Company V Taxi’s driven by Strangers • We are cheaper and safer than a Taxi you hail on the street. • All our runs are logged, drivers details,destination,times. • CCTV in our office for your safety. • All our Drivers have full Licences and Insurance. • Mobile Number 087 7998989 for cheap calls. • All Local Runs €6 • Transfers to and from NUIM.We have busses and people carriers why not call, Best rates available the more people the cheaper it is.

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South Campus Aula Maxima Callan Hall Campus Planning & Development Casey Changing Rooms Computer Centre Computer Training Rooms 1 & 2 Footbridge Gate Lodge (Security) Humanity House Academic Council Admissions Office Deans’ Office Examinations Office Freedom of Information Office International Office Quality Promotion Unit Registrar’s Office John Paul II Library Loftus Halls Logic House Long Corridor Main Entrance Maynooth Campus Conference & Accommodation Museum Music Practice Music Technology Bewerunge Room Logic Hall Mathematics Computer Lab Mathematics Dept. Mathematics Hall Mathematics Rooms 1 & 2 Music Dept. New Music Room O’Callaghan Room New House Physics Hall Postroom Pugin Hall Registrar’s Central Office Fees & Grants Registration Student Records Office Renehan Hall Rhetoric House Economics Dept. Geography Dept. History Dept. Rocque Lab Riverstown Annexe Rooms 61 & 62

Riverstown Lodge Accounts Office Alumni Office Buildings Office Bursar’s Office Campus Services Office Human Resources Office Marketing & Communications Office Procurement Office President’s Office Riverstown Hall Salaries Office Russell Library Stoyte House Swimming Pool

North Campus Arts Building Academic Advisory Office Ancient Classics Dept. Arts Reading Room Careers Centre Chaplaincy Classhalls A to H French Dept. German Dept. Language Centre Philosophy Dept. Roinn na Ghaeilge Spanish Dept. Theatres 1 & 2 Quiet Room Bioscience & Engineering Building Callan Building Biology Dept. Computer Science Dept. Science Lecture Theatre CS1 & CS2 Crèche Education House Adult Education Dept. Education Dept. Education Lecture Theatre Education Seminar Room Iontas Building English Dept. Media Studies Dept. John Hume Building AIB Bank Café JHL 1 to 7 JHT 1 to 10 Postroom Psychology Dept. Shop University Bookshop Kairos Communications Laundry Main Entrance

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A Message from Liz Murray, your Student Union Welfare Officer

Welcome to first year!

about things like drink and drugs, your rights, where you can go if you need to speak to a counsellor or

College is pretty much like the most epic night out

to get tested for STIs. Hopefully you will get a lot

you’ve ever had in a club you really shouldn’t have

out of this handbook, but if there is something that

gotten into. You managed to get in, success! There

crops up that you don’t know how to deal with there

are ups and downs but overall it’s going to be a great

are always other options. We’re here to guide you

night.

and support you. If there is something getting you down – talk to me!!! That’s what I’m here for; I was

I am your Vice President, your welfare officer

elected to work for you. I won’t have all the answers

and your education officer all rolled into one neat

but at the very least I should be able to direct you to

package. For those of you who don’t know what we

someone who can help you.

do, we are your union reps. We are your support, like a mammy and daddy who are frequently found in

I hope you have the most amazing time ever at

compromising positions but nonetheless care about

Maynooth, but when things get tough or you feel

you.

like you want to chat but don’t know who to talk to – I’m here for you.

What is college going to be like? It will be the best time of your life but even with this taken into

Love and Welfairyness,

account sometimes things go wrong. It happens and sometimes you can’t fix it on your own. This

Liz xx

handbook was designed to tell you a little bit more Elizabeth Murray Vice-President/Welfare & Education Officer Students' Union NUI Maynooth Co. Kildare. Phone; 01.7083669 Ext; 3098 E-mail; vicepresident@nuimsu.com Web; www.nuimsu.com

Welfare

A guy’s walking down the street and he falls into a hole. The hole is so deep he can’t get out.

A doctor walks by, and the man shouts for help. The doctor takes out his pad, writes a prescription, throws it down the hole and moves on.

A priest walks by, and the man shouts for help. The priest says a quick prayer for the man and moves on.

The man’s friend Joe walks by, and the man shouts for help. Joe jumps into the hole. “Are you crazy?”, asks the man, “Now we’re both stuck down here.”

“Yeah”, says Joe, “But I’ve been here before and I know the way out.”

We are here to help.

Welfare HEALTH

Mental Health

You don’t have to be bonkers to suffer from mental health issues - college is stressful...

lot of the time people can look at life as a series of ups and downs with some brilliant days and some “Phew!” not so brilliant days. This is seen to be normal. Sometimes though no matter how hard you try to feel better, or try to do things differently things it can be just one bad day rolled into another. . .and another. .

.and another. Believe it or not this is normal too. The majority of people with mental illness worldwide are between the ages of 18-29 and an estimated 1 in 4 (although the actual numbers are probably higher) suffer from mental ill health. Think about it - out of the total 8000 people in NUI Maynooth and St. Pats roughly 2000 students

have been or will be affected by mental ill health. Its HUGE!

Not Alone

You are not alone. It sure as hells feels like it sometimes but I promise you that you’re not.

Depression

You do not have to be physically broken, or at the very

Medical centre - 01 708 3878 Counselling department - 01 708 3554

Eating disorders can effect both men and women of any age. With the pressure that society has put on individuals to try to look a certain way some of the behaviours associated with eating disorders are sometimes seen as socially acceptable such as skipping meals, yo yo dieting, binge eating if you plan to work it all off at the gym and constantly wanting to look thin. No matter how ok this behaviour may seem, it isn’t.

end of your tether before you talk to someone. Whether you have been feeling really out of sorts for a few days or weeks, or if you’ve been depressed for years its NEVER TOO EARLY OR TOO LATE TO TALK TO SOMEONE. Don’t wait until you can’t bear it anymore. Reasons for feeling down or depressed can be varied - anything from relationship stress and exam worries to bereavement and illness can trigger depression.

Hormones

It may also be because of hormonal imbalances in your system (and can occasionally occur if a female is on a pill that does not agree with her). It can happen to anybody, even you.

When someone has an eating disorder they may not believe that they have one. Not eating for two days to fit into an outfit or counting every calorie you eat so you can work all of them off at the gym might seem like sensible ideas but in reality are extremely damaging to you both mentally and physically.

they might have a problem or to encourage them to talk to the welfare officer, a doctor, a chaplain or a counsellor. If you want to talk to some one about your eating disorder, or would like to seek advice for a friend below are useful contact details.

Campus Supports Medical Centre 01 708 3878

WELFAREHEALTH

Eating Disorders

Counselling Dept 01 708 3554

SU Welfare Officer 01-708-2669

Chaplaincy

01 708 3588 It can be very difficult to tell whether or not someone is suffering from an eating disorder but as with all other forms of mental ill health, eating disorders can leave you with serious physical damage and BodyWhys can sometimes be fatal so its 1890 200 444 really important to talk about it with someone if you think

Freephone

Supports

Support

Depression is not a sign of weakness, its an indication that you’ve tried to be strong for too long and you need support.

Treatment

Mental ill health is curable (even if you feel as though you’ll never be happy or content again, you can be). Over 90% of people with depression can recover completely and there are hundreds of methods of controlling mental ill health for those who can’t. You can have your life back.

Ask for Help

It will not go away itself. Lying in bed for weeks on end waiting to wake up feeling better will not help. Bottling up your thoughts and feelings isn’t going to speed up the process either.

Strength

Talking is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Supports On Campus Medical centre - 01 708 3878

FreePhone The Samaritans 1850 60 90 90

Counselling department - 01 708 3554

Aware 1890 303 302

Students’ Union welfare officer - 01 708 3669

Bodywhys - 1890 200 444

Chaplaincy - 01 708 3588/3469

Students’ Union welfare officer - 01 708 3669 Chaplaincy - 01 708 3588/3469

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SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS You call her “Jenny”, but her real name is disease SexySEX

You really, really don’t want to get one of these, but they’re far more common than you’d think. These two pages will familiarise you with the basics of STIs, their symptoms and the pain they cause. And it all begins with saying ‘‘It’ll never happen to me.”

Name(s)

NickName(s)

Gential Warts

None

With the exception of AIDS, all STDs are cureable once diagnosed.

Looks Like

Hurts Like

Yuck

Herpes

Gonnorhea

Syphillis

Anal Coldsores

“The Clap” E.G: “Rosco knew da bits’ HO’been Fuggin round and gots da sheet from he pappy. Whitey said: V.D.is nothing to CLAP about.”

Ranges from uncomfortable to down right dangerous. Can cause problems if you develop them around the anus or urethra, as it can make it difficult to defecate or urinate. Leaves scars after removal, so just don’t get them.

Kiss?

Can affect genitals or mouth area. Can be sore as hell and is guaranteed to scare off potential mateing partners. Taking a dump with herpes is like crapping hot razor blades. You don’t want this. And they’re super common.

Nyom

The Sif, SiFi

Hurts like your central nervous system is infected, because it can be.

Fact

STIs

What are

Myths

AIDS

Sexually Transmitted Infections are caused by bacteria in blood, body fluids are semen and are transmitted through intercourse.

You cannot get an STI from:

With the exception of AIDs, most can be treated or cured. Untreated, the can cause serious, permanent damage. So go to a doctor if there’s a fizz in your bizz.

• • • •

AIDS is a serious threat to all sexually active whether straight or gay. Fuelled by media sensationalism, misinformation and popular myths abound. If you take proper precautions you will not get it. See the Contraception section.

• •

Swimming Sharing cutlery and crockery Non-sexual contact Donating blood Receiving blood Sharing bathrooms

All About

Often Mistaken For

Treatment

Painless bumps, itching, and discharge. Warts in more than one area are common. The size may range from less than one millimeter across to several square centimeters when many warts join together. In women, genital warts have a similar appearance and usually occur in the moist areas of the labia minora and vaginal opening.

Men: hair follicles along the shaft and foreskin of the penis. These follicles are completely normal and about 1 in 3 guys have them. Women: Not much. Get to a GP.

Go to a dcctor. Treatment can involve prescription creams (but not over-the-counter wart preparations); freezing them; using a laser; or surgery.

GOOD VIRUS, BAD VIRUS There are two kinds of herpes: the common cold sore and the much, much worse time. Symptoms are: red, sensitive skin that develops sores or blisters (often referred to as herpes bumps). These lesions usually show up in and around the genital area, although female symptoms of herpes may cause these blisters to develop inside the vagina.

Rarely misdiagnosed in men, but in women it’s often mistaken for yeast infection, pelvic inflammatory disease or an inflamed cervix (cervicitis).

There are various cures for herpes as well as medications available that can ease the discomfort of your symptoms and shorten the length of the herpes outbreak.

Appears 3-8 days after sexual contact and are different in men and women. A man usually has a thick yellowish discharge from his penis and pain when weeing. Women often have no symptoms, though there may be pain when weeing and a foul smell from her vagina. Left untreated, it can cause damage to the fallopian tubes.

Nothing, really. Because there are often no symptoms for women, it is vital that a man who discovers this condition in himself informs all recent partners.

Usually treated with penicillen. Sexual contact should be avoided until you’re all cleared up.

Same symptoms for both genders, but harder for women to notice. Initially genital sores may appear followed by a flu-like illness with enlarged glands and a rash. The next stage can only be detected by blood test. The final stage may occur for years and can cause serious damage to the heart, eyes, bones and nervous system.

Not much. It’s syphilis.

Antibiotics and early treatment are necessary to prevent serious complication.

GET TESTED STI Clinics Getting tested for an STI is quick n’ easy. We recommend: Train to Connolly Station, then Luas from outside Connolly to James’ Hospital - no walking!

Call to make an appointment

CARLOW: Carlow District Hospital: 051-842626 CLARE: Ennis General Hospital: 061-482382 CORK: Victoria Hospital: 021-4966844 GALWAY: UC Hospital: 091-525200 MAYO: Mayo General Hospital: 095-9021733 (Ext. 3501) SLIGO: Sligo Regional Hospital: 071-9170473 WATERFORD: Waterford Regional Hospital: 051-842646

BE SAFE

CONDOMS THE PILL (BOTH KINDS) DIAPHRAGM I.U.D INJECTABLE CONTRACEPTION MORNING AFTER PILL

SAFE SEX

HOW TO DO WHAT YOU’RE DYING TO DO

How to use...

contraception

Staying baby-free in the bedroom

Condoms (male)

The Pill (2 kinds)

Made of Stops HOW IT WORKS: thin rubber HOW IT WORKS: ovulation. and worn over an erect penis. Doesn’t work if taken over 12 Hold when pulling out. Can be damaged if kept in wallet. Easy to obtain and use, protects both partners and are pretty cheap. Drop over to the SU building for some freebies. Can slip off, some sensitivity loss. Pack of Durex: about 4 Euros. You can get free condoms from the Student Union building on North Campus. 99% effective if used properly.

hours late. Prescription required. Pill users should try not to smoke. Convenient and easy to use, regular monthly cycle (often with less pain), and less risk than a condom. Depending on brand, some girls get dizzy, headaches or break out in spots. Cost: about 14 Euros. Any doctor will prescribe it for you and you can buy it in any pharmacy. Very often they sell ‘emergency’ packs without escription.

Diaphragm

Soft rubber HOW IT WORKS: device is inserted into vagina before sexy

time, forming a barrier between sperm and egg. Requires application of spermicide. Cap and spermicide can can be put in place at any time (it’s easier than it sounds) Need to plan ahead and carry around cap/jelly. Cost: about 15-50 Euros, depending of model and lifespan. It’s worth getting a decent one, since hospital bills and raising a child can cost a lot more.

GOOD:

Bad:

WELFARESEX

I.U.D

Moring After Pill

A small plasHOW IT WORKS: tic device with copper is inserted into the

FOR HOW IT WORKS: EMERGENCY ONLY. Works up to 72 hours after

GOOD: Bad:

womb by your doctor. Prevents egg and sperm meeting. Does not affect tampon use. It’s effective immediately after fitting, requires no further setup or messing around. Periods are heavy at first, pelvic infection possible. Cost: An IUD costs about 200-400 Euros plus the cost of having a doctor insert and remove it, as well as follow-up visits.

intercourse. Taken in 2 doses, the second 12 hours after the initial pill. Available in Medical Centre. It’s always there as an option in the event of emergency. Phew. Cannot be taken regularly. It’s important to make sure that it was definitely unprotected. Cost: about just under 50 quid. Make sure to follow the doctor’s instructions exactly.

PREGNANCY ‘SO YOU’RE HAVING A BABY’

It’s OK! We’re here to help take the ‘nancy’ out of ‘pregnancy’. There are a number of options open to women faced with an unplanned pregnancy. We’ve crammed as many as we could in here. If this happens to you, call into Liz Murray, our (amazing) SU Welfare Officer to go through your options.

f you think you might be pregnant, don’t panic - you may not here. There are a few early indicators. First, your period hasn’t come - this is what puts most of us into a panic every 4 weeks and 3 days. You might also feel nauseous, tenderness in your breasts, get food cravings and notice slight changes of colour in your nipples. Not all women experience all of these symptoms so get your hands on a pregnancy test as soon as possible.

Pregnancy tests are available from any pharmacy. Different brands instruct you to wait a different here are two kinds of amount of time, so forget pregnancy tests: one happens everything you’ve read on in the chemists, the other the internet - follow the (more common) you take home with instructions exactly

you. Both test your urine for the same hormone unique in pregnant women. If you’re buying the test over the counter, make sure to buy two or more - home tests are not always reliable, and you’re going to want to make absolutely sure of the result. A more reliable way is to attend a chemist or doctor: your local GP, a Family Planning clinic, or the university Medical Centre here on campus will all provide anonymous testing and help you with any issue you may have.

regnant? Many women (understandably) feel totally overwhelmed by the problems facing them and feel that decisions are demanded of them imediatley - this is not the case. Hard as it is, it’s important to try and not panic. Remember that there are people who

are ready to help you with whatever decision you will finally make. What’s important now is to take time to reach your decision, bearing in mind that there are many people and organisations you can turn to for help. Among others, your Student Union will do everything it can to be of assistance - contact Liz Murray, Welfare Officer, for confidential help.

ho do I tell? This is often the first question that comes to mind when you discover that you’re pregnant. It can be difficult telling people, and even though friends will have your best interests at heart they are not professional councillors or doctors. You should choose someone you know will listen and give support. On the opposite page we’ve listed options, entitlements and helpful agencies.

List of Services NUIM Counselling 01 708 3878 Cherish 1850622626 NUIM Medical Centre 01 708 3878 Dublin Well Woman 01 872 8051 Life 1850 28 12 81

My Girlfriend’s Pregnant Don’t panic. It’s important that you stay calm - for her sake, too. Second, you need support too. Find a friend you trust, or come into the Union and have a chat with Liz (or Aengus or Rob, if you want to talk to a guy). There are also the counsellors and the chaplaincy service. But it’s important that you talk to someone about this.

Pact 1850 67 33 33 LFCS 1850 281 281 IFPA 01 708 3878 NUIM Chaplaincy 01 708 3554

Support your partner in any way you can - this is a difficult situation for both of you and delicate situations need to be made so stay united. If you need advice, get in contact with the group AMEN at amen.ie

Terminating the Pregnancy Keeping Up For the Baby Adoption It’s not easy to be a Giving a child up for student parent, but there are resouces available to you should you decide to keep your child. You will probably need to take time out from your course. Your department will be very understanding of your situation. Drop into the Academic Advisory Office in Arts Block. Liz will help you find out what you’re entitled to and where to get help. NUIM has its own creche. Campus Accomodation is also available to those with children.

adoption is difficult thing for anyone to do. Contact a Social Worker, who will handle the legal aspects of it. They will make sure that you consent, are happy in your decision, and will take your details to try and match the child with his / her new parents. After the birth, depending on what you decide and individual hospital practice, you may see the child and care for it. When it’s time to leave hospital, the child is placed in temporary foster care.

he choice to terminate a pregnancy is one that no woman takes lightly. Abortion is something of a taboo subject in Ireland and so it can be difficult to talk to friends and family about it - some will try to influence your decision according to their own personal values. It is so important to remember that it is your body and your decision and that there are many support services available to make sure that you make the right decision for you.

any women experience severe depression after having aan abortion, and regret it deeply. However, this is not the case with all women. In the event that you do have an abortion and are experiencing these postabortion blues (which can be extremely serious) then there are specially trained services available to help you through it.

t’s also important to remember that you are f you are thinking not the only person the of terminating the abortion affects - the child’s pregnancy then you father will almost certainly should talk to someone have his own opinion, and about it. The Irish Family it’s important to take in as Planning Association runs a much advice as possible. It free pre- and post-abortion, takes two to make the child non-directive counselling - respect his rights, too. service. You are requested by law to see a counsellor in England.

WELFAREDRUGS

Welfare DRUGS

DRUGS:

THE WHY AND HOW THEY’LL FUCK YOU UP. FO’ REAL.

Cocaine

Heroin

What’s it called?

It’s a member of the MDA family and is a combination of the effects of amphetamines and hallucinogens. It’s commonly known as a party drug. It’s sold as small white, brown, pink or yellow tablets.

Cocaine - a white powder usually snorted. For smaller doses a small amount is rubbed against the gums (being thinner and closer to bloodsteam), or a key is dipped in and sniffed off (called ‘having a key’, etc)

Official name is Diamorphine. It’s a painkilling drug made from morphine, derived from opium poppy. Usually a brown/white powder, has an acidic smell and is usually mixed with other substances.

What are its nicknames?

Some of these are fantastic: E, Disco Biscuits, Rhubarb and Custard, Alphabet Sweeties, Doves, United, Cities, Dennis the Menace, Shamrock, Disco Burgers, Mitsubishis, Wingers.

• • • • • •

There are loads, bu these are the most common: • Smack • Gear • Skag • Junk

I’ve stupidly decided to take it. How do I do it safely?

DON’T take it with alcohol, but most do. Ecstacy is swallowed as a pill, so most end up taking it with a sip of the pint in their hand. It can take up to 20 minutes to kick in. there may be an increase inand increased perception of vision and music.

Cut out a thin line on a flat surface e.g. toilet basin or the toilet seat while its down. Use a card to straighten the line out (often Gardai ID for irony ) and use a tightly rolled money note as a snorter to inhale up an unblocked nostril.

It can be smoked, sniffed, inhaled (chasing the dragon) or dissolved in water and injected under the skin (skin-popping) and into the vein (main lining). Many people experience nausea, vomiting and severe headaches the first time if injected.

What happens when I take it?

You get a tingling sensation in the skin, stiffness in the jaw, grinding teeth, dry mouth, pupil dilation, muscle tension and blurred vision. Palpitations and sweating are also common effects after use. Some experience blanking out of sound and vision for up to three minutes.

A sense of confidence. You feel chatty. It keeps you energetic and wanting to keep a party going. May be a sense of excitement or sadness, and taking more risks than usual. Long term effects: violence, paranoia, memory problems, hallucination, severe depression.

The effects last about two to three hours. Injection produces a very rapid rush of excitement lasting less than one minute, after which follows a dreamlike stage of contentment and peacefulness. It causes warm flushing of the skin and sexual excitement.

What are the risks?

Literally pints of bodily fluids are sweated out, and a sudden rise in body temperatures can lead to blood clotting in places where it shouldn’t such as the lungs where air may be blocked. This can lead to convulsion, coma and death.

Injecting can damage veins, gangrene, increased heart rate, constriction of arteries, increased blood pressure which can lead to a stroke, can disrupt electrical messages to brain from heart which can result in cardiac arrest.

General drowsiness, shit teeth, hopeless addiction, mental health problems, poverty, paranoia, withdrawal occurs 8-12 hours after previous fix, sweating, chills, anxiety, aches, cramps, severe depression, a Dublin accent.

In an emergency do this:

1. Get them away from lights. 2. Encourage to breathe slowly. 3. Take off their clothes. 4. Get them to sip non-alcholic drinks) soft drinks are nearby. 5. If they pass out, call and ambulance, put them in recovery position and use mouth to mouth.

Stay calm, the fast heartbeat does not mean you are having a heart attack, its just the stimulant effects! Stop drinking and re-dosing, just wait for it to pass. If symptoms persist, grab a taxi and get to a hospital. If it’s very bad, call an ambulance.

Convulsions are first sign of overdose. Call an ambulance straight away, place the person in the recovery position, check their breathing. Keep them warm but not too hot. When the ambulance crew arrives, tell them everything the amount of heroin they took.

Might not feel addictive, but is, so leave it alone or you’ll be out of pocket very quickly. Also, constant bleeding nose.

It’s heroin. You should already know to leave this mank alone. It will seriously fuck you up. Ask any addict out begging.

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Ecstacy

Can really mess you up, especially if it turns out you have any (even mild) heart problems.

Stone Coke Snow Charlie “C” Rock

Cannabis

THE

...and why it’s probably not a good idea to use, be in possession of or try to sell stuff that, if it doesn’t kill you first, will land you in front a judge while whinging in a tracksuit about how you steal cars “because yer man said he’d bate me dog if I didn’t get him the stuff, Missus Judge”

LAW

We don't classify drugs here in Ireland as 'A', B' or 'C' - a drug is a drug, and the punishments are the same. Amphetamine Sulphate, a man made drug that comes in powder form, usually white, grey, yellow or pink. It also comes in tablet form. It can be taken by swallowing, dissolving in water, injected, snorted or smoked.

Marajuana. Can be a small, hard lump or the actual plant. You’ll know it by it’s strong smell. ‘Weed’ is the plant (stronger, more expensive) and ‘Hash’ is the lump (inferior, cheaper), nickames can refer to either.

We’d never heard of these, or anyone ask for ‘sulphate’ in a club. • Chuckle • Sulphate • Whiz • Sulph

There are millions of these: • Mary Jane (Marie Juana) • Hash • Weed • Pot • Dope

Pretty much the same way as cocaine, so look to your left for more info. The only difference is that you snort less of amphetamine than you would of cocaine - taking too much could finish you off on your first go, so don’t.

99% of the time you smoke it, the other 1% it’s baked into something (‘Hash Brownies). In the case of hash, the lump is burned with a lighter so parts become weaker, then are pared off into a waiting half-rolled cigarette. Thus, a ‘Joint’.

Amphetamine is a stimulant, which works on the nervous system and increases the heartbeat. People feel effects about a half an hour after taking the amphetamines. Some effects are increased sociability, confidence and energy levels.

You become extremely relaxed and content. You manage to achieve absolutely nothing with your time. As Bob Dylan said, “Marajuana makes boring people even more boring”. Will feel like it’s burning your mouth / throat the first you drag.

The coming down is stronger if it was injected. Side effects are mostly emotional: tiredness, dizziness, restlessness, depression, irritability and tremors begin to occur. Insomnia is a very common effect, may last for days whatver the dose.

There’s a lot of talk about the side-effects, but the two likliest risks are: getting done for possession and wasting your life. Regular stoners accomplish n-o-t-h-i-n-g. Seriously, ask them what they did today. “Heh.. huh... whut?’’ *coughs*

If your mate overdoses: get to a fucking hospital, now. Do not just delete your number from their phone and leg it; call an ambulance, wait for them to arrive and explain what happened. This will make the difference between life and death for the person.

Short of burning yourself or inhaling the joint, there’s very little in the way of medical emergency that’s going to happen smoking this stuff. But, when in doubt, go to a GP. They’ll be able to help you get off the stuff / cut your hair / get a job.

Couldn’t sleep for days? Constant palpatations? Yeah, we’re find thanks, even if guy asking for ‘bus fare’ says it’s fine.

Oh man, Jeremy Kyle again? I should really get a job. And do my essay. Or even just get off the couch... nah. What you say?

In fact, drug laws are pretty straightforwards. It’s not illegal to take them, but it’s illegal to be in possession of them and to sell them. Oddly, having them in your bloodstream doesn’t count as possession.

WELFAREDRUGS

AMPHETAMINES

Also, if you’re caught in possession, the assumption is that it was for the purpose of selling or supplying unless the court is satisfied to the contrary.

THE COLD, HARD FACTS ABOUT DRUG USE: (as opposed to the usual scaremongering) If you have ever had any charges of drug possession or drug conviction, even if it's simply a fine for a spliff, you won't ever get a visa. Bill Clinton says that taking drugs is ‘not cool’. So there. Hallucinations are fun until you have to explain to your neighbours why you were trying to chase a fiery rainbow unicorn, naked, out of their bed last night. People say weed is fine, but then you have a tab with the Golden Wok your life has hit a new low.

Drug users are often hard to spot

WELFARERENTING

Welfare RENT

LANDLORD RIGHTS

TENANT RIGHTS

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“Hallo”

The landlord

They must give the tenant 28 days notive of a rent review (where you discuss the rent price) To receive the rent on the due date as agreed - it’s their livlihood, and they have the right to demand it on time. They must give the tenant a written notice of termination (No “Oi! Out! Now!”) To issue a notice of termination without a reason within the first six months of the tenancy. They must refund deposits promptly if appropriate - no dallying, hoping you forget. Be informed of who is living in the property so if you’re sub-letting, you have to tell them. They might be cool if it means they get rent. They must give tenants notive of any impending inspections of the property. Decide whether to allow sub-letting by the tenant (sub-letting is where you rent out part of the house yourself i.e. a spare rom) They must pay any charges related to the property i.e. taxes and duties. To refer a dispute to the Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB) if the tenancy is registered. They do NOT have to pay your bills, for example bin charges, or charges you incur. To review the rent once a year, in line with current market rent, and on serving 28 days notice (this is good for you, too) They must register with one month of renting a property. They must register the tenancy i.e. inform the proper authorities that they house is currently being rented. Before they are obliged to repair anything, they must be informed of it’s status. If no lease is in place (i.e. has been signed by you, you’d remember this) they must provide a rent book that records all transactions. If they withold deposit, they must provide proof. They must ensure that all property is in good condition and undertake all necessary repairs - so they have to fix that washing machine. If there is a dispute, contact the PRTB - they work for landlords and tenants equally. They must insure the property - that is, all the stuff that already came with the house. If your XBox gets robbed, they can’t claim it. Most landlords are sounds: if you’re reasonable, they likely will be too. They must provide the tenant with the landlord’s contact details if you’re not letting it through an agency.

The tenant

Has the right to be provided with a dwelling in good condition. Is entitled to peaceful occupation - landlords may only enter with permission unless it is an emergency. You must be provided with a rent book, written contract or lease You must be given 28 days’ notice of a rent increase - a phone call saying it’s going up next week is against the law. You must be given a full contact details of the Landlord and or agent. You are entitled to PROMPT refund of your deposit and, if any is witheld, the written reasons why. You are entitled to be given proper notice of termination of the tenancy. You should refer disputes, if they occur, to the PRTB. Google them. They’re good guys. You must pay rent on time. Alternative arrangements should exist in writing. You have to maintain the property - this includes scratching the wall paint, replacing broken windows, etc. You have to inform the landlord when repairs are needed - it’s in their interest too. You must give the landlord arranged access to inspect the property and for repairs - you can’t break a window and never let them in. You have to tell them who’s living there - you can’t let out a room without telling them. You must give the landlord written notice of termination of the tenancy - no sneaking off without paying rent. You must keep a record - just like them - of all payments and dealings with the landlord. You can’t do anything that would affect the landlord’s insurance premium on the dwelling. Fires are a pretty good example. You have to be nice to the neighbours - it could get you kicked out otherwise. You have to leave the place EXACTLY like you found it. Well, within reason. Don’t take out the lightbulbs you bought while there. Obviously, you can’t do anything illeagal on the property. Which is code for no drugs. ‘‘No immoral behaviour’’, which we’ve always found slightly disturbing. Left us wondering if DeValera wrote our lease. You have the right to contact the landlord or their agent at any reasonable times. You are entitled to reimbursement for any repairs that you carry out that are the landlord’s responsibility (so keep receipts)

Avoid emo-like rage

Some must-dos to help you out in the event of a dispute Get it on tape On day one. Get a video, starting with the time on Sky News on the telly, and roam around the house looking at every floor, door, wall, ceiling, piece of furniture, appliance and the garden - get evcerything in the condition it was in on decent quality video. This way you the landlord can’t put a hole in the wall the minute you move out, claim it was you and charge you triple for it. Get it in writing Everything. Just everything. If you break a window and they say “Don’t worry about it!”, they can make a claim against you later because there’s no proof they said that. All late rent agreements, times of landlord visits, all repairs required and informed of you absolutey must put these in writing. Email is great too, because they can be printed off and constitute and agreement. An oral contract is also a contract, but once it’s written down it’s real proof. Get legal Don’t let your deposit go easily. It shouldn’t happen, but it does. Some landlord and agents, whether renting out shared digs or a family home, try and cash in on a departing tenant’s deposit. Sometimes they downright refuse, other times they say ‘‘It’ll be next week”, and keep putting you off hoping you’ll get tired of asking or forget about it. You are entitled to it within a few days of moving out. Don’t let it go easily. When in doubt, contact these guys: PRTB - Private Residential Tenancies Board • •

prtb.ie 01-6350600

They rock.

Welfare SMOKING

SMOKING

Rusty’s pirating days were behind him

And why it’s shit.

And why you should give it up. We’re not gonna mention cancer - everyone knows about cancer, and if you’re buying smokes then you see the warning label every time. Enough about the cancer. Here, we present side by side the reasons you keep it up and the reasons it’s the biggest waste of fucking money since the Lotto.

The Downsides “I’ve no fucking money, hurrah!”

It’s stupidly addictive. It seems fine at first - the odd one one a night out in O’ Neills. The trouble is that now, in college, every night is a night out in one pub or another. Let’s be clear: it only takes a few nights of smoking for the cravings to start. And everyone says they won’t get hooked. But most do. And when you are hooked it is so difficult to give them up - ask any smoker. Ask any smoker if they’re happy with their ten years of smoking and you’ll get a scowl. Smokers don’t always want to smoke. They have to. You smell like shit. Like absolute crap. Your breath smells. Your clothes smell too. It becomes impossible for you to notice this after a few weeks of smoking full time. But others do. Buckets of phlegm. Litres of it. Seriously. You won’t be able to walk from the hosue to college without coughing some up. And it puts that extra bit of fear into every sneeze where you’re wondering if you’re going to cannon out some slime onto the computer screen. Any kind of surgery where they have to put you asleep and cut you open becomes infinitely more risky. Your lungs are far less effective at taking in oxygen, so your chances ofmaking it through the general anesthetic are far lower. Studies show that smokers get more colds, flu, bronchitis, and pneumonia than nonsmokers. And people with certain health conditions, like asthma, become more sick if they smoke (and often if they’re just around people who smoke). Because teens who smoke as a way to manage weight often light up instead of eating, their bodies also lack the nutrients they need to grow, develop, and fight off illness properly. Buying 20 a day costs 3,120.75 a year, which is enough to buy this car: You could by a second-hand car every year with the cash you spend daily on smokes. And even if it’s not a daily pack yet, it will be soon.

The Upsides!

The excuses we all use...

Meet people in the smoking area, outside lectures, at bus stops and at the train station. It’s a fact that smokin is a great way to get talking to people. It relaxes the nerves - spot all the smokers waiting for an exam to start, cramming in a few cigarettes to get them through the two hours. Nicotine addiction creates withdrawal symptoms about 40 minutes after the last smoke, so you’ll have one about every two hours, which makes them good for timing breaks at work and study. It feels nice. It’s a fact that smoking simply feels good. What’s important to stress is that these supposed benefits more often than not are just hte excuses smokers give themselves to keep it for ‘for a while longer’. If you don’t smoke, don’t start. If you do smoke - and I know you always see ads for this - your GP can help you quit.

HOW TO QUIT

Trust us. We’ve been there.

AS EASILY AS POSSIBLE

1. Decide to quit. 2. Meanwhile... It’s hard to be determined to quit and not feel the urges at the same time. Many try to just not think about it, which is good. Just try and stay positive about it. In about 3 weeks you’ll be nearly done. It takes a few months in total, but the first three days are by far the hardest.

Everytime you want a smoke, drink some water. In fact, just drink water constantly - it’s flushing out your system. When you get a craving, go for a walk or a jog - even just for two minutes. It gets the craving ‘through’ faster. Believe me, I know, cravings are awful.

3. Save the cash

4. So close...

Set up a direct debit of 8.50 a day into a seperate bank account - after a few days you’ll see the extra cash you have and want to save that instead. It helps to visualise the positives, and savings can be a new goal. Also, it can be your drinking money at the end of the week.

Remember, withdrawal symptoms are TEMPORARY - cravings last for less than an hour. You’ll get them for roughly one week for every year you’ve been smoking. So after a few weeks you’re home clear. Just don’t take them up again. Please?

STAY ALIVE

FOOD BOOKS STATIONARY TRAVEL TECH

MONEY

!SAVE

How to avoid three / four years of starvation

YOUR CASH

A bunch of tips and tricks from older students on how to always have a jingle in your pocket

ou’ve found the money section - here we shared our hard-learned finance tips that we’ve gathered during our years here. Follow this advice. Trust us: we’ve been through some of the pretty wttthard times. So we’ve gleaned our brains of all useful money-saving info and presented it here. If things get really bad, don’t worry. You’re not alone. Call into the Studnt Union Building on North Campus and we’ll help. *Maynooth Students’ Union

“Get away from my trolley you little bastard”

“Is it expensive?”, we ask the shopkeeper. “I’m not paying that”, we tell the butcher. “This is too much” comes the voice of financal reason from the shopcounter to the bank to the editorial board of The Irish Times. The threat of being broke haunts out lives - the smiles of people emerging from banks and work are usually smiles of relief. We’re here to pass on our collective wisdom on how to not spend all your money on crap. The grant is either too much or not enough, and many who don’t qualify can’t get by even with the help of their parents we’ve been there, trust us. Follow these tips and you’ll get through college without looking like Starvin’ Marvin.

MONOPOLY GUY TELLS YOU HOW TO LIFE LIVE ON THE SUPER CHEAP Rent, bills, booze - it can be hard to make ends meet as a student. The book list is long, the bar is open late, and very quickly you’re broke again.

Food

If life is really hard, drop into Liz Murray, our Student Union Welfare Officer. She can talk you through your options for funding assistance.

Cribbins, the butcher in Manor Mills, does great deals on meat - usually a whopping amount of carnivorous glory for 10 quid.

Take a few tips from Monopoly Guy. He got rich by following this very guide. Probably.

Shop around. Don’t get all your stuff in one shop.

Cook in bulk, freeze and microwave. This saves money and time. Snatch up discounted bread and meat near closing time - these are dramatically reduced in price by the end of the day. Sign up for Tesco Clubcard, Dunnes Clubcard and Supervalu Clubcard. The points add up, you get vouchers for money off. .

Monopoly Guy’s Top Tips Be careful about loans and overdrafts You don’t want to spoil your credit rating. Printing is cheapest in the Student Union building on North Campus. Ask for student discount wherever you shop. You can get your Travel Card in the Union which gives you a student discounts on trains and buses. Your NUIM Student Card will get you discounts as well. The majority of shops around do some sort of student discount. Make a budget each week. Try to be as realistic as possible. Leave enough money for food, essentials you might need around the apartment, and going-out money. Shop as a household - if everone chips in twenty quid at the start of the week, and you take turns at shopping, you will save a lot of money. Commuters should bring in a flask of tea or coffee, and make their sandwiches at home. Saves. A. Fortune.

Avoid take-aways. They cost loads compared to a home-cooked meal. Also, microwaved food is dearer.

Technology For Anti-Virus stuff, use AVG Free and Spybot - two amazing free programs. If you need Office yourself, still don’t buy it. Download OpenOffice (at openoffice. org, the same thing but free and legal) or use Google Docs (at docs.google.com, personally recommended) Get broadband. It’ll save you a fortune in going to net cafes. Only photocopy if you’ve no time - it’s better to read through the relevant sections and take down the key points and quotes. There’s a joke that nobody knows how much a copy of Photoshop costs because nobody, ever, has actually purchased a copy of Photoshop. But don’t steal software. If you need Photoshop, use GIMP - it’s a great free image editor. Don’t steal music either. Use Grooveshark - it’s legal and free. It’s a media player (like iTunes) but it runs in the browser.

College Stuff Books are disgustingly expensive, so shop around. Amazon and eBay are great for cheap academic books. And don’t forget - it might well be in the library. The Students’ Union have a Second-Hand bookshop so try there if you want to get books cheaper. Stationary is expensive, so buy in bulk. You’ll use it all and it’s much cheaper in the long run. DON’T buy Microsoft Office. Download OpenOffice or use Google Documents. They do everthing you need, and they’re 100% free. You can get free pens in the Studetnts’ Union offices

1. This trick we don’t really recommend, and it’s only to be used if you’re truly desperate. ATMs are slow at keeping up with your actual bank balance. If you have only twenty quid (say) in your account and need more for food, withdraw your money in person inside the bank and leg it outside and withdraw it again with your ATM card. You’ll still have to pay the money back - your balance will be minus 20 - but you’ll have eaten, and that’s what’s important.

2. We will help you. The SU is run by students who know what it’s like. You can call Liz confidentially on 01-708-3669. She will tell you about all the different bursaries and help available from the University, and go through everything with you to make sure you get the help you need as quickly as possible.

Save hard and fast with his ancient frugal tips...

Planet: Saved Money: Saved Turn off lights behind you. Flick all electricals off at the back. Do all this and you’lle save a serious amount of cash on bills. Nice. Recycle Recycle as much of your rubbish as you can - it’s cheaper than normal refuse.e

Avoid Using Your Credit Card Don’t bring your credit card around, or even have it handy for buying stuff online. Fill a bag with water, and stick it in the freezer. If you really, really want something, you have to wait until it’s thawed (and you can’t microwave thaw it easier, because of the metal in the chip!) to use it.

BE A MONEY NINJA

In Desperation

THE MONEY NINJA

Don’t text from your phone Save your credit for making calls and use webtext Meteor, 02, Vodaphone and Three all let you send webtexts online. It’s awesome. It costs a euro to boil the kettle Or thereabouts. All hot stuff is expensive. Only put the heat on for short intervals. Don’t use the electric fire. You’ll save millions. Get a Clubcard For Dunnes and Tesco. They’re both in the town and they both send you out coupons for money off certain items. Well worth the investment.

naughty!

Roll your own Rolled tobacco is much cheaper than regular tobacco. Not as cheap as giving it up though... Condoms... ...are free and plentiful in the Student Union offices. So drop in for cheap sex. Don’t buy notepads Get them from free from the Academic Advisory Office in Arts Block. Online Stuff Studentfinance.ie is a great site for information on the grant and general student living. Mabs.ie is really helpful for advice on debts, bills, etc.

BE A MONEY NINJA

TRAVEL

Bus, train, bike, walk - there are a myriad of ways to get to college. Some are faster than others, some are cheaper than others and some are nicer than others. So we’ve gone through the different options, laid out the positives, negatives, costs and savings of each so you can make an informed decision on the method that’s best for you. You can decide which is more important - cost, comfort or speed without having try all three. Our comments as to which is more comfortable, reliable, etc aren’t based on actual statistics (we find the statistics less reliable than the transport) and are on our own experiences. So after an evening sitting cramped amongst empty pizza boxes exchanging travel horror stories, this is what we’ve put together. As a new student, it’s good to read the sum of older students’ experiences. Read on...

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CHEAPEST WAY TO MAYNOOTH?

The only advice you need before shelling out on bus tickets...

THE METHODS

Dublin Bus

Cheaper than the train, and reasonably reliable. Can get unconfortable though.

Dublin Bus Irish Rail Cheaper than the train, and reasonably reliable. Can get unconfortable though.

Bike Bus Dublin

Cheaper than the train, and reasonably reliable. Can get unconfortable though.

Walking Dublin Bus

Cheaper than the train, and reasonably reliable. Can get unconfortable though.

THE LADY SELLING “BIG ISSUES” OUTSIDE CENTRA

THE COST

THE GOOD

THE BAD

From €1.15 to €2.20, but usually €1.60. Not the most expensive by any means, and cheaper again with a Travelcard.

Far more reliable than the train, and you get to know the faces of the daily commuters. Hard to fall asleep and miss the stop.

Can be stuffy, comfortable and bumpy. Old people like to talk about how “This used to be all orange groves”.

I pay one Euro. One Euro. No, One Euro. Please. Is one Euro. Look at baby. One Euro. No, one Euro.

Varies wildly depending on how far you’re travelling. Return tickets work out cheaper. Get a Travelcard!

Most comfortable of all the options. Plenty of legroom and tables to catch up on lecture notes. Toilets are also a plus.

Preposterously unreliable, to the point where you’re left standing on the platform being eyed up by hungry seagulls.

Is late, I get cheap. No, is late. No monies. I pay later. You buy Big Issue. I sell on train. I get cheap.

If you live in Maynooth, get a bike. Seriously. It’s free and the fastest, easiest way to get around.

Pump your tyres every two weeks and you’re sorted. It can never be late, and no being stuck in traffic.

Sore bum after a long journey. Finding a place to lock it near your lecture can be difficult.

No bike, Big Issue. Is no bike. We have monkey like him at home, fight bear. You buy bear, half price.

It’s completely free. Invest in decent shoes and you’re laughing. Free free free.

Never have to worry about parking or locking your bike. Everywhere is accessible.

Can become very boring very quickly. Takes ages to get anywhere. Sore feet suck.

I walk across Channel Tunnel. Is no jobs. Please, you buy Big Issue. You buy two. Please. Big Issue.

We did the math, and here’s how much you actually save with bus and train tickets

3 Day Rambler

Save <€20

You can go miles and miles in three days and be back in time for work or college on Monday. See if Ryanair will accept your 3-Day Rambler.

Good for

...People who usually get the train, but rely on the bus as a backup. If the train doesn’t come - and you’ll get used to this fast - then you can leg it for the bus and still get in on time. This ticket is relatively inexpensive, and it means that you don’t have to worry about having the right change with you. So cheap, easy and a good backup.

5 Day Rambler

Save €224

5 days? That’s a full week. It’s safe to say that the 3-Day Rambler is for weekends, and this for the working week. Or the greatest binge of your life. Same difference.

Good for

The travel is nonconsecutive, the card doesn’t have to be used every day in a row. It’s when you want to use it, so if you don’t travel Saturday or Sunday, you don’t lose two days off the ticket. You will save a massive amount of money a year.

Savings

It costs €13.30, and you only save a few quid over the year. Like, less than €20. So it’s not about the saving. It’s more about the handiness. Where you will save money is if you normally take the train, but have a part time job that you take the bus to. Also good for weekends.

It costs e15, and is good for three non-consecutive days of travel. So you can start monday, and use your second day wednesday. Based on €2.20 fare, you’ll save €224 a year. Paying €1.60 daily, you’ll save €32 a year. So while not a massive saving, it’s more about the handiness.

30 Day Rambler

Save €304

A whole month of unlimited bus travel - have you ever been so excited? That’s 720 hours of constant bus travel. Not a bad idea for the Guinness attempts.

Student Monthly Bus Save & Rail

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The ultimate in convenience, unless you have a car. But until that day comes we recommend one of these (slightly burned, sorry) bad boys for getting around.

Good for

Savings

...Never having to think about change, etc, for the bus. It’s also nonconsecutive, so you just use one day at a time. If you get the bus regularly, it’s also much, much cheaper - especially if you’re paying €2.20. This is our pick of the litter for those who never get the train. It costs €75 and - while that might seem like loads - it’s really not. In fact, if you’re paying €2.20 fare five days a week then you’ll save a fortune annually: €304. Regulare fare is €704 for the year, this just €400. If paying €1.60 daily, you save €112 annually.

BE A MONEY NINJA

Fares and Savings

Students who take a train and bus. You buy at the start of the month for the month and the days run consecutively - so you pay for your travel whether you use it or not. It’s a pain if you lose it - there’s no insurance - but it’s super, super handy. And €93 a month isn’t the worse if you’re making these kinds of trips regularly. It costs e93, but makes for amazing savings if you get the bus and train every day. If you pay €2.20 on the bus, as well as take the train, you’ll spend €93 in just ten days. Also, you can use it for non-college stuff during the weekend. Serious, serious cash saved.

Get a Student TravelCard

Collect a Student Travel Card form from the Union front offices.

Pay, smile for the camera, collect your card and begin reaping the benefits of having a Student Travel Card. Bring the form + €15 (or your free token if you have one) to the front office in the Students’ Union.

Fill in form before you get here if you’re bringing your own.

Photos will be taken here: it’s more expensive (and frankly a waste) if you bring your own.

curriculum vitae Employment November ‘07 - Present Currently employed at Matt’s Pub, Foxford, Co. Mayo • Floor Staff • Duties including serving drinks, changing kegs, opening and closing the business, dealing with customers, counting money and general upkeep. Summer ‘07 Matt’s Newsagents • General Staff • Duties included taking stock, serving customers, dealing with cash Summer ‘06 HomePharm Pharmacy • General Staff • Duties included operating tills, dealing with customers, making sales, dealing with cash. Summer ‘05 Sorkin’s Butchers, Foxford, Co. Mayo • Primary Assistant • Duties included opening and closing business, preparing business for daily custom, preparing and cleaning surfaces and tools, maintaining hygiene procedures, deliveries and counting and dealing with cash.

Address: 34 Glencloy Road, Whitehall, Dublin 9 Date of Birth: 14/03/1992 Phone: 086-842-1747 Email: hotmail.sucks@gmail.com

Education Scoil Muire agus Padraig, Swinford 2004-2006 Honours Leaving Certificate St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Foxford 2001-2004 Honours Junior Certificate

Computer skills Software: • Word • Excel • Powerpoint • All browsers Skills: • Good knowledge of IT • Sensible computer habits • Excellent typing

References: Fr Ted Crilly Tel: 086-789-1234

Interests General • Boys • Hairdressing • SHOPPING

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BUDGET For non-accounting students. Weekly or monthly,

Income Parents Grant Wage

TOTAL:

Outgoings Utilities: • Gas • Electricity • Waste • Broadband • TV / Cable

TOTAL: House: • Rent • Food (essentials) • Food (luxuries) • Lunches • Random

TOTAL: College: • Travel • Stationary • Books • Printing • Fines

TOTAL: TOTAL: GRAND TOTAL:

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TAKE OUR NERDS’ ADVICE ON MAKING YOUR TIME HERE EASIER

Forward your NUIM WebMail to your GMail Chances are that you already have an email account. This guide show you how to merge your GMail and your NUIM Webmail, and make life much easier. o you probably already have an email account. Kudos, you’re normal. When you come to NUIM, we give you another special email account, usually in the form of firstname.lastname20xx@nuim.ie.

Basically what this does is it grabs all the email sent to your NUIM email and sends it on to your GMail account, so you only ever have one email account to check.

However, logging in and out of different email accounts can get boring fast, so we’re going to show you how to “forward” all your NUIM mail to your GMail account.

This also works for Hotmail, but we here in the SU strongly encourage you to use GMail - see why below.

Why We Recommend GMail

1. Threaded Emails

2. Built-in Chat

3.No Spam. Ever.

If you’re emailing a lecturer back and forth, you want to keep easy track - GMail threads emails so they flow like a chat.

Instead of having to send an email for a basic query, the person you need might be online. If they are, you can just chat to them online. Much easier.

Gmail is renowned for its amazing spam filter. If your actual emails are in the ‘Junk’ folder, switch to GMail.

4. Lots of Space

5.Easy to Use

6.‘Undo’ Send Mail

Never have to delete and email.

So easy to find everything. So simple.

You’ve 10 seconds to ‘Undo’ sending.

1. Login to NUIM WebMail Go to webmail.nuim.ie and log in with your student number and password.

4. Enter Your GMail Address

We’re under ‘Mail Forwarding’. Tick the two checkboxes as in the picture above and enter your GMail address and click ‘Add’.

2. Click ‘Options’.

3. Click ‘Settings’

5. Click ‘Save’

6. Login to GMail

Up the top under your name there are four tabs: Mail, Calendar, Address Book and Options. Click ‘Options’ to take you to the next step.

You’re nearly done. Look to the very bottom right hand page and you’ll see a ‘Save’ button. Click it and you’re all set.

On this screen you’ll see five links under the tabs: Personal Information, Settings, Layout, Vacation Message and Mail Filters. Click ‘Settings’.

Login to your GMail account as normal. Now, any messages that get sent to you at your NUIM Webmail will get forwarded on here.

Why do it?

7. Click ‘Compose’

Click ‘Compose’ to start a new email. Under the ‘Send’ button you have the option to choose who you want to send the email as.

8. Graduate

Now that you’ve your online life much easier, you may graduate and make millions making mortarboards for cats.

One Inbox Much easier than having to log into a few different ones every time you get a quick chance to check your mail. Also, GMail filters facebook into its own folders,

so no getting 500 notifications every time. Mobile Email Email on your phone is a bazillion times easier. Really, that many times. USE IT.

Get NUIM WiFI on your iPhone Select the WiFi

Open any Website

Enter Name / Pass

Done!

President

Messege from Student Union President Aengus Ó Maoláin Congratulations!

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You made it!

So, don’t worry. Today, Maynooth may be a strange and confusing place - very soon, you’ll be as comfortable here as you are in your Granny’s kitchen.

You’ve gotten into university, finished the leaving cert forever and you’re now a student in Maynooth, and more importantly you’re now a member of Maynooth Students’ Union. When I first came to College I was pretty spooked by the whole experience, a new town, a new schedule, completely new people to meet and subjects to study. Within minutes I had met a whole new group of friends. Within days I was a member of heaps of clubs and societies. Within a few years I had a brilliant education, met friends that will be with me for the rest of my life, and had some of the best craic there is

Maynooth Students’ Union (or the SU) exists to represent and protect your interests, promote your rights and give students a voice in the running of the University. We also offer a great range of services to make your life easier while you’re in college, from the SU shop in John Hume, the cheapest photocopying in town, second-hand bookstore, café and most importantly the clubhouse, our campus bar. But here’s the amazing and mindblowing thing about the Students’ Union.

YOU run it! We are the elected officers of the SU who work full time on your behalf and if at any time you need to talk to us about anything, have any questions, problems, suggestions or just want to have a chat then please drop us an email or call in to the office in the Student Centre and we’ll do anything we can to help you out. We’re all really looking forward to meeting you during freshers’ week, and on behalf of the Students’ Union I am delighted to welcome you, and hope you have as great a time in Maynooth as I do. Much Love, Aengus Ó Maoláin Maynooth Students’ Union President

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The Alternative Music Society is a community of musicians and music-lovers, which allows its participants to be epic winners. We have an online forum where you can find musicians and create bands. Then you can harness your musical ideas and together you shall reap what you sow and create something wonderful and awe-inspiring....A NEW SONG! And all shall look upon it with adoration and wonder and say, ‘that’s a nice song’ or ‘I quite like that one’ and then others shall say, ‘its ok I suppose’ and we in the Alternative Music Society shall disembowel people whose criticism is not constructive, for

Amnesty International Ireland is the country’s largest human rights organisation with over 15,000 members and supporters. Our sole concern is the protection of the fundamental human rights guaranteed to each one of us by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Here at NUIM we they deserve to be purged work hard to promote this concept in a fun and from the world. We proudly interesting way. We hold fun events along with host Open Mic Night every workshops, speakers, debates and DVD nights. Thursday in Classhall F in Some of our previous events have included a talk the Arts Block, where we from Amnesty Ireland’s Executive Director Colm encourage all to perform in O’Gorman, a death penalty comedy gig with whatever manner suits them; comedian Keith Farnan, a hand-print solidarity singing, rapping, beatbox, campaign for LGBT rights in Uganda and a very poetry. Groin-Grabbingly successful fundraiser “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” Good Times! For details for our Violence Against Women campaign. Along contact: altmusic@nuimsu. with these events we work closely with the Youth com or facebook. Section of Amnesty Ireland and with Amnesty societies in other universities. This year our events will be bigger and better! When you become a member of our society you’ll be adding your voice to a global movement of millions of people worldwide. If you have any questions don’t be afraid to come up to one of our lovely committee members on Clubs & Socs day (We’ll be the ones in the yellow t-shirts). So, if you want to make adifference and make some great friends along the way, join NUIM Amnesty on Clubs & Socs Day!

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Astro2 is a physics and astronomy society. We promote physics and astronomy throughout the University by means of events and talks organized by the society. With talks like “An Introduction to Armature Astronomy”, “Gamma Rays from Extreme Galaxies” and “The Science of Superheroes” we’re sure our members will be interested and entertained. There are a lot of opportunities for new members interested in a career in science, many of our speakers are career scientists and have years of experience in research. The society also aims to help its members with their education by organizing talks, which relate closely to subjects covered in various courses. Our events and talks are not strictly academically focused, even if you do not study physics as a subject but you are interested in physics or

questions like “Are we alone in the Universe?”, “Where did we come from?”, “What happens if you put a hamster in a supercollider?” you will certainly enjoy being a member of our society and participating in our events. Our members cover a wide range of students of many different degrees of study from history and anthropology to biology and chemistry, everyone is welcome. We don’t spend all our time inside, on clear nights when conditions are good we go out to the roof of the physics building and use the telescopes to do some amateur astronomy. We also have our yearly trips to places like Oxford, Munich and this year to C.E.R.N in Switzerland.

“It’s like a great big tide of jam. But jam made out of....”students!!! Are you a lovely girl (or guy)? Are you and your other half the next John and Mary? If so then we want you!!!!! You’ve seen the show. You know the quotes and yet you still want more? Well then TedSoc is for you! TedSoc was set up last year for all the people on campus that are fans of Fr Ted. Pure and simple. We’re a friendly light hearted society that is open to everyone (except anyone from rugged island) and we have all sorts of plans this year including quizzes DVD nights so there’s something for everyone to enjoy and if you think there’s something we should do we are happy to take suggestions We will also be running a competition for the best new TedSoc logo TedSoc would like to take the chance to welcome you all to NUI Maynooth and we hope to see you at the first TedSoc event of the year.

Composers’ Soc Founded in 2005; the NUIM Composers’ Society is one of the the mostnew biggest biggest composition composition societies and in new Ireland, musicwith societies composition in Ireland, talks by with eminent composition and established talks byIrish eminent composers and established such as: IrishWilson, Ian composers Raymond such as: Deane, Ian Wilson, Linda Buckley, RaymondRhona Deane, Clarke, Linda Buckley,O’Leary, Martin Rhona Clarke, MichaelMartin McGlynn, O’Leary, Benjamin Michael Dwyer, McGlynn, AdrianBenjaminFish, Vernon Dwyer, David Adrian-Vernon Stalling and many Fish, more, Davidthe Stalling composers’ and many more, society is thethe best composers’ place to experience society is the newbest music place in atofriendly experience manner, welcoming new music weinalso a friendly put on welcoming bi-annual concerts manner, so weit’s also put best the on bi-annual place to get concerts your work so it’sheard. the best place to get your work heard. Typical meetings include a showcase and open discussion of Typical work, talk meetings on the philosophy include a showcase of composition and open anddiscussion information of work, on opportunities talk on the philosophy for work andofprofessional compositiondevelopment. and information on opportunities Also some helpfulfor hints work onand instrumentation, professional development. technique and Also some score layout. helpful hints on instrumentation, technique and score layout. We’re also building up an extensive music library so score and We’re CD browsing also building is encouraged. up an extensive music library so score and CD browsing is encouraged. So if you think writing music is for you, come visit us for a chat Sothe at if you music think stall writing on fairs music day!is for you, come visit us for a chat at the music stall on fairs day!

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JUGGLING SOC

Joining the Juggling Society is a great way to learn a new fun skill and make great friends. It's a little different we know but believe me juggling is a fantastically fun pastime and it's nowhere near as hard IS MADE as you think to learn! ,The The society societydoes doesall alltypes types of of juggling juggling activities; activities; OUT OF ball, club and ring juggling, diabolo, poi, unicycling, cigar boxes, hula WIN hoop and FIRE JUGGLING!!! It doesn't matter if you've never even seen a juggling ball or you're the next Carl McAteer; there's a place in the juggling soc for you! outside the SU and last year we started a new annual tradition of a 24-hour juggle-a-thon which will be held again this year. This year We meet up every Tuesday evening and juggle. We teach each we're hoping to hold more events and get more of the student body other tricks, play games like gladiators (which has nothing to do with involved in what we do. a scottish ref, the travelator or lycra bodysuits) and if anyone wants to, try something completely new (I myself took up unicycling). I think I've talked us up enough....WE'RE AWESOME! If you want The atmosphere is really relaxed and friendly and everyone is more any more info about us and what we do, email juggling@nuimsu.com. than willing to teach you new tricks or skills. As for events, we hold All that remains is to say is welcome to Maynooth, you're gonna love fire shows on many Tuesday nights, we do the occasional show it here and we hope to see you soon for some juggling!!!

The Biosoc is NUIM’s longest running society. In 09/10 we received the NUIM clubs and socs award for most improved society and finished second in the national awards (BICS) for the same category. We are made up of dedicated and passionate individuals, from certificate to post graduates covering all fields of study, who share a common interest in biology. Each year we hold a diverse range of events including a international trip (Lanzarote

BioSoc this year), weekends away, film nights, sex quiz, nature photo competition, operation competition and Whittaker public speaking award. We also host talks from high profile, recently published speakers who are engaged in cutting edge research. This year we are launching our biology meet and greet events were students (non-members welcome) from all courses and years can socialise and gain peer support. Our society not only provides a social environment for

students but also academic support in the form of a library. Students can access textbooks, popular science books, scientific journals, DVDs and meet with our two experienced librarians for advice regarding the course or assignment and what books would be helpful. Our goal for this year is to listen to and incorporate the ideas and needs of our members, provide a social network for biology lovers and peer support for anyone

who needs friendly advice from someone who’s been in their position. If you would like to become more involved in the planning events and decision making you can put yourself forward for the available committee positions at the AGM, plus you can get a our cool hoodie. We will be holding our first meet and greet on Wednesday 15th of September. If you haven’t got a flyer yet please contact us on Biology@nuimsu.com for the details. Check us out on fairs day and if you still think we suck we will give you free sweets for finding us even if you don’t join.

DRAMA The Drama Society (also known as the Roscian Players) is traditionally one of the largest and most active societies on campus. As the name suggests, we are here to accommodate any and all theatrical urges Maynooth students may have, with no previous dramatic experience required. So regardless of whether you’re entering Maynooth with a portfolio stuffed with leading roles or

are simply attracted to trying something new, be sure to come along and take part in our various workshops, productions and often madcap social events. But there’s also much more involved than just acting. The society is constantly on the look-out for new writers, directors, producers, setdesigners, lighting technicians, sound engineers,

“Oh shit” costumiers and even make-up artists. Once again, previous experience is not an issue as veteran members of the society will be near-at- hand to show you the ropes, answer all questions and actively encourage your own creative ideas. In fact, the first major dramatic event of the academic year is our First Timers’ Festival; a festival

of several one act plays in which only students with no previous experience with the society can take part. More information about the First Timers’ Festival and the many other ways you can get yourself directly involved with the society will be available from our booth on Clubs and Socs Day and at our start-of-year AGM, where you’ll be introduced to our committee and get to meet the other members of society, all while helping yourself to some free refreshments and finding yourself involved in some potentially ridiculous festivities. In the meantime, the society can be contacted via our e-mail address, drama@nuimsu. com, and our Facebook page, facebook.com/ mynoothdramasoc!

LAWSOC Most students are under the mistaken impression that the Law Society is only for Law students, which is something that we are looking to change. This year, with the help of our new sponsors Matheson Ormsby Prentice, we will be hosting an invitational Moot Court competition, which puts students in a Courtroom situation. It is both prestigious and a fun way to learn how a courtroom operates and there will be prize money. The Law Society will also be hosting a number of speakers, both from the legal profession and beyond. This year we will also be hosting number of smaller events to include legal themed movie nights and parties. We are also looking at venues for an overseas trip and we believe that this will be a great opportunity to make friends and have a cheap and fun experience. More events will be announced over the coming weeks and we look forward to seeing you all there.

he Labour Youth Society is the local branch of the Labour Party here in NUI Maynooth. Whatever your level of interest is in politics nationally, in your locality or here on campus, our society is one of the fastest growing and can provide you with an insightful and unique opportunity to enter a world many find daunting. It need not be so because whilst we have our serious moments, there is plenty of fun to be had and friends to be made! Our track record as a branch is proudly different to the status quo. We’re not afraid to be radical when it’s needed, we uphold democracy at all times, and have a strong set of progressive and socialist principles guiding us. Labour Youth wants to activate your political mind. If you are studying arts, business, science, law, politics, social sciences; in fact any academic discipline, get involved with Labour and help us to grow for the future. We welcome one and all to the fold and will listen as much to the new member as the experienced one. When you sign up, there is a whole host of interesting activities waiting for you. Do come to these events as they are a great opportunity to get involved in debate, meet TDs and other members, and have some uniquely Labour Party parties along the way! Over the last year, our society has gone on a tour of Leinster House, took part in the Day of Action protests against cutbacks, conducted a number of talks on such issues as the EU, the economy and the media. We also sent delegations to the Labour Youth National Conference, the Labour Party National Conference in Galway and the legendary Tom Johnson Summer School in Kilkenny. Labour Youth NUIM promises an even more epic journey over the coming year, so join up, speak up and enjoy the experience!

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hold workshops all the time, and we’re holding a Sexual Health Day with the SU on the 6th of October. For our workshops we bring in experienced facilitators, who hold captivating and interesting explorations of sexual health, awareness, guidance, and esteem.

What rocks? GEOLOGY ROCKS!

We hold many campaigns throughout the year, and actively participate in the wider LGBT Community, including marching in the Dublin LGBT Pride Parade, and events from LGBT Noise, like the March for Marriage. We hold petition signings, including petitions on the blood ban, the legality of LGBT citizens in Uganda, and many other important LGBT issues.

That’s just one of the things you’ll find out when you join the Geography Society, one of the university’s oldest societies. Geog Soc began life way back in 1972 and has been going strong ever since. Last year was one of our busiest years yet. From taking part in Green Week to an impromptu baked goods giveaway in the common room, we helped give the students of Maynooth a taste of the wide-ranging fields that make up the subject of geography. We also held our annual Charity Night (with help from the lovely folks from the Volunteering Society) in the SU Venue, which had a 1940s theme. It was even a historically accurate event, thanks an unexpected Nazi invasion during the night! The highlight of our year is the publication of the society’s academic journal Milieu, now in its 33rd edition. Milieu features articles written by both students and lecturers from the NUIM

Geography Department. Writing an article for the journal gives you the honour of being a published author, not a bad thing to have on the CV! We’re always looking for interesting articles and photographs, so send your ideas to geography@ nuimsu.com. So when you join Geography Society, expect a fun and informative year ahead! We already have a few things lined up, including seminars and the return of our much loved annual events. Check us out on Facebook by searching for Nuim Geog Soc, or take a look at our website, nuimgeography.com. Looking forward to seeing you all on Clubs & Societies Day!

LGBT

Respect for other students, wether LGBT or not, is essential. While you may be comfortable with your sexuality, others may unfortunately not be, while you may be curious, some people aren’t as comfortable discussing things in detail. Give others the same respect you expect from them. Stay positive of yourself, don’t allow negativity to have a detrimental effect on you. If it does, talk to someone within the society, or your welfare officer, Liz. Our events this year will be OUTrageous, so make sure to keep an eye on our FaceBook page and to join the society during Freshers Week or at Clubs and Socs day, we send out regular emails with what we’re doing and we’re always looking for new members and for people to be involved in our committee or at our events, Love, Your LGBT Society.

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Welcome to Maynooth, NUIM LGBT is one of the largest societies on campus, the letters stand for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender, the society is for those who identify as LGBT, their friends, and anyone who has an interest in the LGBT Community and it’s Culture.

College represents not only a time of freedom, but a time of openness, maturity, exploration, and new opportunities. One of the things we’re trying to highlight this year is that your sexuality doesn’t define who you are, it merely illustrates your sexual identity, whatever that may be. Some people struggle with their sexual identity, while some know it for as long as they remember, what matters is that you are comfortable with your sexuality, and have confidence in yourself. It is common for

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people to struggle with their sexuality and the realisation of it, what’s important to remember is that you’re not alone, you’ve always got someone in the LGBT society you can talk to, wether that be at our tea/coffee meetings, at any of our events, or even in the strictest privacy and confidence through email or a message to our FaceBook. We have a buddy system in place for any students who don’t feel able to attend our meetings on their own(we’ll arrange to have a chat, and if you feel up to it, accompany you to the meetings, and introduce you to the group), feel free to email the society to arrange a buddy, they come in all shapes, sizes, genders and sexualities. :) We provide sexual health guides and information throughout the year, as your health and wellbeing are some of the most important things in your life. We

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Archery Soc!

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We are NUIM Yoga, voted Most Improved Club for the 2008-2009 year! Yoga is an ancient practice aimed at harmonizing and relaxing mind, body and soul. It began as a Hindu practise but has now become popular throughout the world. The practise of yoga is the ideal way to combat the stresses and worries of college life. NUIM Yoga holds 2 yoga classes a week. These classes are an hour and a half in length and teach a basic style of Hatha yoga, which focuses primarily on physical exercise but also includes breathing and meditation exercises which relax both body and mind. The Yoga Soc organizes parties throughout the year, to discuss everything and anything! There is always food and drink in abundance and its a great way to get to know your fellow yogis and yoginis! We will also try to organise a weekend yoga retreat for our members, where we will be travelling to a remote and scenic part of the country to practise yoga and other activities in peaceful and natural surroundings. It will also be tremendous fun! If you are interested in practicing Yoga with us, contact us on our Facebook page “NUIM Yoga”, or look for us at the Clubs and Socs day. *Namaste

NUIM Veggie soc is a society aimed at providing information, support and help to students in the college with special diets, be they Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescetarian, Raw Foodist, Coeliac, Diebetic diets, food-intolerant diets, or any other specific diets. We want to provide fun and interesting events for all NUIM students, as well as getting like-minded people together, and addressing any issues involving dietary concerns. We want to increase awareness of special diets and create a positive and encouraging atmosphere for students who either thinking about changing their diets, or who already have. As a society, we will do what we can to help you if you choose to change your diet and make it as easy as possible! We plan on hosting a number of events throughout the year focused on exploring different options with food. Wishing you the best of luck for your first year in NUIM. Disclaimer: I am not responsible for this ‘‘photo’’

Why had no one thought of it before? Yet the Society's activity goes far beyond our regular meetings. Tea leaf readings, screenings of tea-related movies and a Mad Hatter's tea party were some of the highlights of the Society's busy calendar last year. One of the most social

From the serious shooter to those into innuendo, we accomodate you all and facilitate the addiction that you are sure to obtain before long. But wait, theres more! If you impress us with your shooting (or would just like to see what all the fuss is about) you will be in with a great chance to join the team that travells the country to intervarsities and various other competitions to be in with an ever increasing chance to win medals, get your picture taken and bring glory back to Maynooth! Of course, if fun is more your goal we cater for that too with events such as one on one shoots with other colleges or teaming up with other clubs and socs such as omega where we had poster shoots and got to show that the Cullens are not as impervious to our arrows as they would like you to believe... And to think, all that and more for just €2 at fairs day. Who could say no to that?!

Some sample lovely girls and lovely tea

TEA SOC

Tea Society was founded last September, and has been an evergreen and ever-growing presence on campus since. People who passed a smiling group of the society's members, basking in the warm glow of friendly conversation and a hot cuppa, marvelled at the idea – so simple, yet so effective....

Like power? Like speed? Like shooting arrows at tuff? Then the archery club is the place to be!

societies on campus, Tea Society's frequent collaborations with other student societies, be they Drama Soc or Father Ted Soc, mean that you'll never know who you might meet... perhaps a Lovely Girl ;-) So whether you want to debate the big questions of life (Barry's or Lyon's), or

help to organise fun-filled events, or simply have a chat and a hot cuppa, sign up, get involved, be a part of NUIM's Best New Society 2010! You can get more information by e-mailing tea@ nuimsu.com or visiting our website at: tiny.cc/nuimtea.

Maynooth Christian Union

Maynooth Christian Union is a society on campus which seeks to encourage Christian students to live, and speak for Jesus while at university. Our aim as a group is to share the Gospel with those who are interested on campus, and to build up those already in the Christian faith. We aim to provide positive dialogue and build friendships on campus, and to serve amongst students sharing the good news of the Gospel. Our main meetings are

Spotlight Spotlight is defined as strong, focused & creative. We are dedicated to bringing the art of fun and creativity to NUIM, and making sure everyone has a good time while we do it!! Spotlight style Society organises events all year round for students. Our last year’s events included on-campus cinema nights for all students and their friends, creative workshops in conjunction with our Prom Night Ball (American Style), and of course our Fashion Show, for which we won a National Society Awards BICS (Board of Irish College Society award) in 2009, along with the ‘Best Event of the Year’ across the university societies. Our society raised funds for the ‘Make A Wish Foundation’ through this Fashion Show; students of NUI Maynooth got the chance to become models during this event, and all those who participated and helped make the show a huge success, gained valuable experiences. As a member of Spotlight Society you will be able to take part in creative workshops, attend

(Pretending to think about religion)

generally are made up of speakers on Christianbased topics, such as “Why does God allow suffering?” or “Why did Jesus have to die?”, and social events such as CU pizza night, or bowling where we can really get a chance to know each other better.

together. Our small groups are primarily to help people grow in faith, or people who are interested to come and ask questions and find out more about Christianity.

exclusive events, attend talks from special guests, enter debates and most importantly meet lots of new people and make new friends!! Spotlight is for anyone and everyone -and we want to promote this through our upcoming event in 2010/2011, our Fashion show entitled “DIVERSITY”, which celebrates the eclectic blend of culture and society in NUIM. It will feature live rap artists, famous faces, high street fashion, and an exclusive after-party along with free goodie bags!! It’ll be the most talked about event of the year so don’t miss out!! Other events we will host include our Halloween Party “Diamond Dogs are forever”, Masquerade Ball, holiday abroad and Captain America’s School Bus tour, so watch this space! So whether you’re a fashionista or just want to get involved and have fun throughout

We look forward to seeing you!

The Christian Union is an inter-denominational Christian society, Our small groups meet meaning that our together on a weekly members often come basis to study and discuss from many Christian the Bible, and to pray denominations and none. Although we often liaisewith local churches, we do not represent any one denomination of Christianity, but rather Christianity as a whole. For more go to www. maynoothcu.org or email us at christianunion@ nuimsu.com

the college year!! Spotlight is the Society for you!! As a young society we love fresh ideas and owe our success to a combination of hard work and youthful charm! That’s why we’re constantly on the lookout for all talents; dancers, photographers, designers, video and music engineers, any media related talents, student models etc... All talents are welcome here; Variety is the spice of life, and Spotlight!! Soon we’ll have our official website up and running (www.nuimspotlight. com) but until then, for further information, visit us on facebook http://www.facebook. com/home.php?#!/ nuimspotlight?ref=ts Looking forward to seeing you on Clubs & Socs day!!

Literary & Debating Society

One of the oldest societies on campus the Literary and Debating Society is devoted to two things: promoting informed debate on the university campus and second fostering and publishing the work of students interested in writing. We usually two or three events a week, including open debates, public speaking workshops, creative writing circles and a monthly book club. In addition we host a debating inter-varsity, the Maynooth Open and towards the end of second semester we will be publishing or annual Literary Journal. The LitandDeb also sends speakers to Debating Intervarsity’s throughout Ireland and occasionally abroad. This summer two Maynooth speakers attended the European University Debate Championships in Amsterdam, and Speakers from the society will be attending the Oxford and Cambridge IV’s in November. In the coming Semester Open Debate’s will be the core of the society, student’s, along with invited speakers will deliver speeches for and against motions, and afterwards the debate will be opened to the floor so audience members may add there own arguments to the discussion. Fortnightly workshops will teach students how to argue effectively and eloquently. Open Debates planned for the First Semester cover topics such as the Israel-Palestine conflict, whether radical change is needed in the Irish Political system and the role of religion in Irish Society. On the Literary side, we provide encouragement and outlets for aspiring writers, we will also be hosting readings by Irish Writers and workshops on how to get started as a professional writer. In addition the Society will be hosting socials after there major events. As a final note it should be noted that the Lit and Deb is a lot of fun, not only because you are actively engaging in the free exchange of ideas and building life skills, but also because debaters are, as a general rule, alcoholics, as needless to say are Writers.

The NUIM Volunteering Society offers students the opportunity to get involved in voluntary activities both on campus and in communities. We are friendly group and all are welcome to join. Whatever your area of interest we can help, whether you're looking for voluntary experience for your choice of career path or just want to give some of your free the community outside. We organised and took part in fundraising events for groups such as Pieta House (The Centre for the Prevention of Self Harm and Suicide) and The Little Way Cancer Support Centre in Clane. We were also instrumental in establishing the

Omega is NUIMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only sci-fi, fantasy and anime society. So what does this awesome society do? In a nutshell, we meet every Monday night to watch shows, films and have the occasional quiz night with some amazing prizes. We also hold many cinema trips throughout the year which to you, the member, come completely free of charge. We are also in charge of the fantastic Epic Con, a sci-

Playdo is the Art, Crafts and Photography society of NUI Maynooth. When most people see the name they ask 'so do you just play with Play-doh all day??'. But we have way more fun than that! (Although we do hold the occasional 'play with Play-dough with Playdo' class). From life drawing, manga, pottery, jewellery making, celtic art, finger painting, light graffiti (making cool effects with a slow shutter camera), and even teacup painting, we are basically NUIM's creative outlet. Every week we hold a class or two, often taught by a professional. But then again sometimes we just sit around and play with

College Buddy Peer Mentoring Programme. This year we hope to go even further than that. We hope to organise regular volunteer opportunities for whatever particular areas you are interested in. We can offer the opportunity to expand your horizons in a way which

fi convention that is held every year in February with tons of special guests as well as epic once off events like chemistry explosions and shooting Edward Cullen in between the eyes. We believe strongly that the proceeds that we make at Epic Con go to a charity of our choice meaning your mind is kept entertained whilst your soul is kept happy by helping charity.

paint and stickers. We also hold the massive annual Castle Fair, a medieval themed day in the castle on South Campus. We dress up funny, invite schools over and have a day of medieval fun.So if you want to improve your art skills, let your creative side out, or just have a bit of fun with paint, Playdo is the society for you.We are always open to new ideas, so if there's a craft you want to try out dont be afraid to suggest it! And dont worry if you dont think you're 'artistic' enough,none of us are Picassos..we're pretty much just in it for the fun! (And the free pizza..) For more info email playdo@nuimsu.com.See you there, art freaks.....

time to help out. You can join in with our regular volunteering activities or simply help out with an event you are interested in. We will also update you on any volunteering events happening both at NUIM and nationwide. We are always open to new ideas and feel free to suggest them to us. Last year, we helped out and got involved in many ways, both on campus and in

benefits both you and the world around you. Working with many National organisations and the incredible support given to us by the Student Union we hope that the Volunteering Society can make a huge positive impact on your experience of college life. For more

Living on campus or just plain old bored over the weekend? Omega holds the solution to your problem! We hold fun filled themed marathon weekends. Have a throw back to your childhood in our Nostalgia Weekend or witness the marvel that is William Shatner in our Star Trek weekend! So, what are you waiting for? Come join us today and be a part of the epicness!

information feel free to contact usvolunteers@nuimsu.com. You can also find us on Twitter (@ NUIMVolSoc) and Facebook (NUIM Volunteering Society). Looking forward to seeing you all getting involved and I wish you the very best in your time here at NUIM.

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Surf Club NUIM surf club is a group of individuals devoted to the pursuit and promotion of surfing. We do this through organising Irish and international trips as well as movie nights and other activities. Our Irish trips are a great (& inexpensive) way to get started surfing/hone your skills and to get to know a great bunch of people with a common interest. Our infamous international trips are a week long escape to sunnier

climes, usually just before or just after Christmas. In the last few years we’ve taken in the west coast of Portugal, Fuerteventura in the Canaries, and last year we took 40 members on our first trip outside Europe to Morocco. Our trips consist of surfing during the day (lessons or not) and ahem, undisclosed social activities during the evening, are fantastic value and are something you have to do at least once

before you leave NUIM. Our movie nights are a great way to chill out between trips and watch some surf related movies (no matter how tenuous the link..) and get to know your fellow surf clubbers better. Almost all the current members of the surf club learned to surf through the surf club, so it really doesn’t matter if you’ve never surfed or even set foot in the ocean before. (We promise we

won’t let you drown). We’re always on the look out for enthusiastic new committee members so if you think you’ve got the right stuff the don’t be shy when you’re signing up (the perks of committee membership are not to be sniffed at). So if you’re up for some surfing and going on some epic trips out ‘wessht’ and foreign adventures then drop by on Fairs day.

Kung-Fu & Tai-Chi Whether you want to get fit,learn to defend yourself or are just looking for a great way to unwind and release all that college stress peacefully (or not). We've got something for everyone here in the Kung-fu & Tai-Chi club.

Our style of Kung-Fu is Choy Lay Fut Kung-Fu it is a traditional Shaolin martial art system, combining the agile footwork of Northern Chinese Martial Arts with the intricate Southern hand techniques. It is one of the fastest and most varied styles around and an great style for improving your health and for self-defense. It also contains a wide variety of techniques from strikes and kicks to joint locks,takedowns,weapon fighting and more.

We also offer classes in Wu style Tai-Chi for those looking for a more relaxed and peaceful (but still very beneficial) style of training or those who are trying to improve their balance and co-ordination to supplement they’re fighting techniques. Wu style is a traditional form of TaiChi that uses circular motions as well as movements inspired by the natural motions of animals in order to promote balance, both physical and mental, as well as relaxing the practioners mind and body. It is also great if you’re looking to unwind after a hard day or speed up your recovery from any other exercise you might be doing during the week.

But hey it’s not all work at the end of the day we’re a friendly bunch and you’ll have plenty of chances to meet some new people at training and maybe even have some fun too and hopefully we can have a few social get togethers over the year if we don’t all kill each other... again. so come along on fairs day and check out our stall or email us at Kungfu@nuimsu.com

Muck Club

MUCK (Maynooth University Canoeing and kayaking club) caters for all levels of kayaker, from total beginners who have never held a

paddle, to already experienced paddlers who are looking to improve on their skills and take on new challenges. We meet twice a

week for training in the pool on south campus and then take what we learn from these sessions to the real home of white water paddling in our fortnightly(water level permitting that is) river trips, where you can experience all the thrills of running rapids and shooting weirs. And that's not all. We also run training sessions and day trips in the other branches of kayaking, whether you like the adrenaline and excitement of play-boating or you're attracted to the aggression and fast pace of canoe polo, or maybe you just enjoy the solitude and personal element of

flat-water paddling. Then we've got the main events of the year, and trust me when I say that main stands for messy, amazing, incredible and nuts! The weekends away are a great chance to get to know your fellow paddlers and experience new waters, while varsities covers the same elements with the added benefit of a few hundred more paddlers to share it with, as well as the buzz of the competition which all adds up to the best weekend of your life, where everyone is given the chance to take part. Finally we have the likes of our annual charity MUCK wrestling for RAG week, which is just great, mucky fun and where just about anything can happen. In short, as a Mucker, you will be given the chance to learn and develop the skills that you need to be an ace kayaker, as well as making some of the best memories and friends of your college life.

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