Once a Dream
Once on a bed under his favorite Harry Potter blanket, he had a dream. And it was about a kingdom and he was the shining knight. He would wake up, tell his mother and she’d smile and say “I love…
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How COVID-19 School Reopening Plans Will Affect Transition Year
As new cases of the Coronavirus continue to (hopefully) go down in number, the government intends to reopen secondary schools by the start of September, with the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the virus. On the 27th of…
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How To Write A Work Experience Review
Writing a work experience review is a great way to share your experience with other students that are currently in transition year or that will be going into transition year. Your review will help students decide where to go for…
How to Call a Company for Work Experience
A Step by Step Guide Sometimes it can be more beneficial to phone a company rather than email them when looking for work experience. When you make a phone call to a company you are often redirected to the work…
My TY Experience – Julia Lynes
An Interview with Julia Lynes Co-Founder of EazyCity My TY experience… Where did you go to school? Colaiste an Phiarsaigh, Glanmire, Co. Cork When did you complete TY? Way back in 1998! What did you enjoy most about TY? I…
Favourite Moments From Transition Year
#transitionyear We asked our followers on Facebook and Instagram what their favourite moment from TY was. Here’s what they said: “My favourite moment about being a transition year was definitely travelling to Dubai and Calcutta volunteering with the Hope Foundation!…
CV Template for Transition Year Students
One of the most important things you will do in Transition Year is make your first CV (Curriculum Vitae). When you ask a company for work of any kind you will need to send them your CV, whether it’s through…
Garda Vetting
You may have heard from a teacher or an employer that Garda Vetting is required for you to work in schools and other workplaces that give you responsibility over children or vulnerable people. To be Garda Vetted is a simple…
Work Experience Letter Template
Got an idea on where you want to go for Work Experience? How you ask is important too! You need to make a good impression on the employer. Below are some tips to creating the perfect formal letter to send…