Having been there myself, I know how daunting it can be to be faced with the uncertainty and panic of finding a company or organisation to carry out your placement year with. However, I cannot stress enough that this isn’t something you should rush, as realistically wherever you end up working is going to be
Month: January 2018
What is mental health illness to you? A question I have asked myself many times before… until I began to have an in-depth understanding last year when I undertook a placement year in a chemist. There are many different types of mental health illnesses a few to state of the top of my mind; *Anxiety
For months I was debating whether to do a placement year or continue to final year and with many pros and cons for both, many interviews and 2 placement offers, I decided, why not? It’s always good to have experience! I had heard so much about Ardmore Advertising and this was the place I knew
What do we think of when we hear the term Mental Health? Bravery? Negativity? Unfortunately in 2018 there is a stigma attached to mental health problems, resulting in a social discomfort when discussing mental health and consequently a slower recovery rate. It’s time we broke that stigma. The definition of mental health can
To anyone that has done a placement year in an agency, I salute you. I’m sure some of you were the same as me when it came to your first day of placement; you imagined walking into a spacious, penthouse office with floor to ceiling windows looking out over some trendy part of the
As with anywhere in Ireland, Armagh City is riddled with urban legends and tall tales about years gone before. A conversation in the hairdressers got us talking about some of the most popular stories that haunt children and adults alike that have been passed down the years…. The Green Lady Between the bricks of a
They say a placement year boosts your CV, gets you ready for work and gives you a break from university. What they don’t mention is it builds character and throw’s you in right at the deep end. With Summer approaching, most students in the year were already set with their placements, I was starting to
A PR student’s take on Northern Ireland’s murals Northern Ireland was recently named Lonely Planet’s best region to visit in 2018. The world’s largest travel book publisher hailed the beautiful North Coast and Belfast’s bars and restaurants as must see attractions for tourists visiting Ireland. I for one think it’s an incredibly well-deserved accolade. We are spoilt in Northern Ireland by beaches and stunning scenery, music and sport, and even
Applying for a placement year next year? One thought on your mind, scared?? Hearing people in class going to America, London, Spain, Dublin you name it… Little old me sitting there thinking is Armagh too far away for me to travel??? (Thinking about this now, I laugh a LOT) Having so much at home, family,
Belfast is fast becoming one of the most popular city breaks in Europe and with so much to do here, it’s no surprise. The history, culture, people and music are just some of the reasons as to why so many people are choosing our wee city to visit. I had the opportunity to work in