Higher Options

‘You need to be good at the discipline of creating rather than consuming’

Speaker’s Corner: Brenda Romero, CEO and co-founder Romero Games, tells us about her trade

Becoming an animator: ‘Keep an open mind, be curious and observant’

Speaker’s Corner: The head of animation at Cartoon Saloon tells us about his trade

Navigating Ireland’s biggest third-level event for secondary students

Higher Options 2021: The more information you have, the more empowered you will be

Should you join the student movement?

Students’ unions on campuses as well as the national student movement, the USI, do important work.

Breaking the mould: ag obair le Gaeilge

Are there many employment opportunities available in 2021 for Irish speakers, and those that study Irish?

Back to college: What is new at third-level?

We examine the developments at the main universities and technological institutions

Higher Options 2021: Preparation is key

Picking a college is a big decision – one of the more important you’ll ever make

Other institutions: All you need to know about open days

A diverse range of courses are on offer for prospective students

Don’t focus on one course: be open to whatever is out there

While some students will want to follow their heart, their choice should be based on research and likely realistic outcomes

Higher Options 2020: What you can expect from the virtual experience

We asked Janet Stafford of Higher Options what the expo will look like this year

What’s left of the social side? Discover all you can

For many students, the social side of college life sometimes eclipses academic life

How much can you learn about a college from a virtual tour?

Virtual tours explained: Different third-levels are taking different approaches

Take the virtual route: Open days and Higher Options

Online events give students a taste of the lifestyle and study opportunities on offer

Questions students should ask at Higher Options

It is always worthwhile for prospective students to take some time to do some groundwork before attending Higher Options or a third level open day.

Selection of open days in universities around the country

When is open day? What will it look like? Key information about 2020-2021 open days

Higher Options: Prepare in advance and use your time wisely

Representatives from the CAO, universities, colleges, further education institutions and educational bodies will be available in a virtual exhibition hall

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