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03rd Jan 2016

Doing your leaving cert this summer? Here are 7 things you definitely won’t miss from school

Get ready for big school (college)

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You’re studying for your leaving certificate exams.

You’re pretty sure the saga of wake, school, study will never end. But it will and guess what? You will end up missing it too.

Worry not, college is amazing and there’s plenty of things associated with school that you’ll be delighted to see the back of.

Such as…

Being stuck in a desk the size of a very large match box

School desks aren’t designed to fit students. They’re designed to fit hobbits.

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School uniforms that were designed by a colour blind masochist

Style and school uniforms simply don’t go hand-in-hand.

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That one teacher who really doesn’t like you

There’s always one isn’t there…

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That really smelly locker you’ve owned since first year

God only knows what you will find when you’re clearing it out.

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A terrible tuck shop/ cafeteria

Actually, some colleges have these too.

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The roll call…

In college, if you don’t turn up it’s your problem

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Having very little independence.

College is the start of adult life and a new independent you. Enjoy.

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Brought to you by University of Limerick

University of Limerick is holding its opening day on January 16. While there you’ll get an idea of the reasons you should pick UL for your college experience. 

With 74 clubs and societies, there are amazing opportunities for travel and to have fun. UL has more on-campus accommodation, and the largest ERASMUS programme of any  university in Ireland. It also has largest work placement programme, equipping students with vital work experience to kick-start their careers.

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College