Open Day Information Sessions

Saturday 21^st November

10.00am-4.00pm

Overview of Schedule

Date	Saturday 21^st November 2020
Time	Lecture
10.00-10.30am	Sport and Performance Sport Opportunities in DCU
10.30-11.00am	INTRA Work Placement
11.00-11.30am	Career Focus
11.30-12.00pm	Applying through the CAO for school leavers and other entry pathways (QQI, Mature, Transfer, International)
12.00-12.30pm	Mature Student Support
12.30-1.00pm	DCU Access Service/HEAR (Higher Education Access Route)
1.00-1.30pm	Exchange/Erasmus/Study Abroad
1.30-2.00pm	DCU On-Campus Accommodation
2.00-2.30pm	Student Life at DCU
2.30-3.00pm	Career Focus
3.00-3.30pm	Sport and Performance Sport Opportunities in DCU
3.30-4.00pm	Disability and Specific Learning Difficulty/DARE (Disability Access Route to Education)
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Breakdown of Schedule

Date	Saturday 21^st November
Time	10.00-10.30am AND 3.00-3.30pm
Title of Lecture	Sport and Performance Sport Opportunities in DCU
Presenter	Paul O’Brien, Interim Head of Gaelic Games, Sport & Wellbeing
Description	At DCU we believe in a ‘Sport for All’ philosophy and that’s why we: Promote participation in sport and physical activity by as many people as possible Support the development of 40+ DCU Sports Clubs Support and develop performance athletes Develop Student Leaders through Sport Information on performance sports applications: CAO Points Concession & Sports Scholarships

Date	Saturday 21^st November
Time	10.30-11.00am
Title of Lecture	INTRA (Work Placement)
Presenter	Maeve Long, Head of INTRA
Description	DCU's internship programme (INTRA) has been at the heart of the DCU experience for more than 30 years. It is an accredited and highly valued part of student learning and is a compulsory part of many DCU courses. This session will provide you with information on how DCU facilitates a students’ professional development and the process of connecting employers and students so that they can apply their knowledge and skills in a practical setting.

Date	Saturday 21^st November
Time	11.00-11.30am
Title of Lecture	Career Focus
Presenter	Yvonne McLoughlin, Head of Careers
Description	This session will provide an insight into the careers of Aoife Grady at Intel Movidius and Izabella Czyzykowska at Amazon. Our panelists will share their experience of studying and working abroad (Poland, Luxembourg and the United States), how you can develop transferable skills as a student, and how to succeed in the area of STEM. Panelist: Aoife Grady Electronic and Computer Engineering (2018) Deep Learning Software Engineer at Intel Movidius Volunteer on the DCU Mentorship Programme 2020 Panelist: Izabella Czyzykowska Business Studies International with French (2018) Account Manager at Amazon Volunteer on the DCU Mentorship Programme 2020

Date	Saturday 21^st November
Time	11.30-12.00pm
Title of Lecture	The CAO Process
Presenter	Olivia McGinn, Senior Operations, Project Officer, Registry
Description	Applying through the CAO for school leavers and other entry pathways (QQI, Mature, Transfer, International)

Date	Saturday 21^st November
Time	12.00-12.30pm
Title of Lecture	Mature Student Support
Presenter	Orla Stafford, DCU Mature Student Officer, Head Start Programme Sarah Moorhead, Mature Student, BSc in Psychology
Description	Returning to study as a mature student is an important and life changing decision. Orla will take you through the DCU Head Start Programme (Head Start Welcome, Self-Care, Learning, Writing, Maths, IT for academic life), designed to help you to make a successful transition to third-level maths by improving the basic skills you will need for your course before you start lectures. Sarah is a final year mature student of the BSc in Psychology degree and will talk about her entry pathway as a mature student and her experiences in DCU.

Date	Saturday 21^st November
Time	12.30-1.00pm
Title of Lecture	DCU Access Service/Higher Education Access Route (HEAR)
Presenter	Cathy McLoughlin, Head of Access Service
Description	The DCU Access Service co-ordinates a range of programmes aimed at increasing participation in higher education by students who, for a variety of financial or social reasons, might not view going to university as a viable option. Find out if you are eligible to apply through Access DCU or HEAR (Higher Education Access Route).

Date	Saturday 21^st November
Time	1.00-1.30pm
Title of Lecture	Study Abroad with DCU: Erasmus / Exchange Opportunities
Presenter	Audrey Byrne, Mobility Officer, International Office
Description	Do you want to experience a new culture, face new challenges and open your mind to a whole new world? Find out more on the possibility of spending a semester or an academic year at a university abroad and experiencing an international education in one of DCU’s many partner institutes around the world!

Date	Saturday 21^st November
Time	1.30-2.00pm
Title of Lecture	DCU Accommodation
Presenter	Lisa-Marie Dolly
Description	This session will provide information on the application process for DCU Accommodation and some key dates that you should be aware of.

Date	Saturday 21^st November
Time	2.00-2.30pm
Title of Lecture	Student Life at DCU
Presenter	Fearghal Lynch, DCU Students’ Union President
Description	This talk will be delivered by the Students’ Union and will look at everything you need to know on how best to transition into university life. Going to university means more than just attending classes - it’s also about time-management, increased personal responsibility and social challenges such as making new friends and getting involved in sports, clubs and societies. Our Students’ Union will offer sound advice on successfully making that transition.

Date	Saturday 21^st November
Time	2.30-3.00pm
Title of Lecture	Career Focus
Presenter	Ross Munnelly, Executive MBA (2020), Director of Alumni Relations at DCU
Description	This session will provide an insight into the career development of two recent graduates, as Mícheál shares his experience of presenting RTÉ’s news today and Katy discusses her roles as Founder and Owner of Tremolo Entertainment Ltd., Musician and Music Teacher. As part of the conversation, both graduates will talk about their lifelong relationship with DCU and why they mentor current second year students. Panelist: Katie Gallagher Bachelor of Religious Education and Music (2019) Founder and Owner of Tremolo Entertainment Ltd., Musician and Music Teacher Panelist: Mícheál Ó’Scannaíl Journalism (2018) Presenter and Reporter at RTÉ Volunteer on the DCU Mentorship Programme 2020
Q&A	If you have questions you would like to ask, please email studenthelp@dcu.ie and put "Questions for Career Focus" in your subject line by Wednesday, 18th November at 5pm.

Date	Saturday 21^st November
Time	10.00-10.30am AND 3.00-3.30pm
Title of Lecture	Sport and Performance Sport Opportunities in DCU
Presenter	Paul O’Brien, Interim Head of Gaelic Games, Sport & Wellbeing
Description	At DCU we believe in a ‘Sport for All’ philosophy and that’s why we: Promote participation in sport and physical activity by as many people as possible Support the development of 40+ DCU Sports Clubs Support and develop performance athletes Develop Student Leaders through Sport Information on performance sports applications: CAO Points Concession & Sports Scholarships

Date	Saturday 21^st November
Time	3.30-4.00pm
Title of Lecture	Applicants with a Disability/Specific Learning Difficulty
Presenter	Anne O’Connor, Head of Disability and Specific Learning Difficulty Service
Description	The Disability and Learning Support Service will be hosting an information session on admission routes and supports available for students applying through the Disability Access Route to Education (DARE).