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
Just over a year and a half ago now I started my placement year with Loud Mouth Media. From back in my school days I have never been certain about what I wanted to be when I grew up and now I am “technically” a grown up I’m still not entirely sure what my calling
We all know, and/or have visited, the Titanic Quarter in Belfast by now. Jam-packed with cameras, selfie sticks and groups from all over the world on a daily basis, Tourists flock to NI’s beloved Titanic Belfast every week. An iconic location next to the Titanic Slipways, Harland and Wolff, and Hamilton Graving Dock – the
Full-time placement or final year at uni? Which is more stressful? If you are anything like me, I worry before the issue has even occurred or before there is any need to worry. Whilst searching for ideas and a little inspiration I had no idea what to write my first blog post about… the first
What really gets me frustrated is the fact that the politicians up in Stormont are not doing their job. There is still no agreement between the parties, we have no First Minister or Deputy First Minister!! There is no one leading our country!! It confuses me how politicians can surpass deadlines and act like children.