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DCU Access Student Stories

DCU Access Student Stories

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 A series of podcasts where students who are part of the Dublin City University Access programme discuss the barriers they faced on their educational journey, and how the DCU Access programme has assisted them through their time in university. The programme is created and produced by Access Multimedia students Laura Scanlon and Raluca Andronic. Scienze sociali
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  • 7: DCU Access Student Stories: Nathan Murphy, Politics & Law student

    7: DCU Access Student Stories: Nathan Murphy, Politics & Law student
    Oct 12 2021
    Nathan Murphy is a third year student, studying Politics and Law at DCU. 

    In this episode, he talks about his educational journey and the role of the DCU Access Programme.

    He talks about how the programme helped him to change course from Law and Media to Politics and Law in his first week at DCU, and how without this support and change, he doesn't think he would have continued studying in college.
    For more information, please got to dcu.ie/access
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    8 min
  • 6: DCU Access Student Stories: Law & History student Nathan Burke

    6: DCU Access Student Stories: Law & History student Nathan Burke
    Oct 12 2021
    Nathan Burke is a third year student, studying Law and History at DCU. 

    In this DCU Access Student Stories Podcast, he talks about his educational journey and the role of the DCU Access Programme in helping him to pursue his dream job in Law.

    This podcast series features students who are part of the DCU Access programme, and sees them discuss their educational journey and how the programme has assisted them in university.

    For more information, go to dcu.ie/access
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    9 min
  • 5: Jason Carroll

    5: Jason Carroll
    Jan 5 2021
    Question: Introduce yourself (0:15) 
    • Third year studying Religious Education and History
    Question: How did you come to the decision to choose the course you’re studying and did you face any barriers during this process? (0:30) 
    • In 6th year he was leaning towards Engineering
    • His offers were for Teaching and Engineering 
    • Ultimately chose teaching, because he wanted to give students the same support he received by teachers during his own schooling back
    • In primary school he was diagnosed with dyslexia 
    • His dad was diagnosed with cancer which affected his schooling life 
    Question: Have you received any support from the Access service, and if so, have they made a difference to your college experience? (3:40) 
    • Benefitted from one-on-one support from Access officers 
    • Received technological support and resources like Grammerly 
    • Received an Access scholarship 
    Question: Are there any skills you’ve developed over your time being an Access Ambassador? (4:35)
    • Enjoyed doing work in which he was able to help people 
    • Made friends and widened his social network 
    Question: How did you find the transition into college and adapt to social life? (5:25) 
    • He made friends with classmates in his lectures at the beginning of first year 
    Question: Do you have plans for after you graduate? (7:05) 
    • He plans to become a Religion History teacher
    • Later plans to study psychology or education psychology to help students who also have learning disabilities 
    Question: What advice would you give someone from your old school who is about to sit the Leaving Certificate and is considering going to college? (7:50) 
    • Don’t panic and be resilient 
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    9 min
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