By Ann Cronin Demand for counselling services in colleges has jumped by 40% over the past decade, said UL’s Head of Counselling Dr. Declan Ahearne. In a recent article in the Irish Times, it was revealed that the number of students seeking help for mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems and academic…
By Ann Cronin I will be honest: I like to look my very best for college every day. I’m not the only one, and this is in no way an attack towards those who like to put effort into their appearance. In the last issue of An Focal, we read an opinion piece that encouraged…
By Ann Cronin The thought of returning to the confusion, fear, and uncertainty that first year brings is daunting. It’s enough to make the average fresher want to curl up in a ball and give up on all academic ambitions. Especially if you are entering this unknown realm by yourself, leaving all your friends back…
By Anna Parkes Deepak Chopra once said, “Instead of thinking outside the box, get rid of the box.” I began my co-op journey at the Learning Hub, Limerick on Monday the 11th of January. Already it is abundantly clear to me that there are no boxes to be found at the Hub. …