I chose DIT
Rachel Kingston studied the BSc in Retail and Services Management
“I chose the BSc in Retail and Services Management as my degree because it is a broad based honours degree which touches on every aspect of business.
This specifically appealed to me as I was unsure of the specific area of business I wanted to study when filling out my CAO.”
Rachel’s work placement during the course resulted in her securing a job in Lidl GmbH Ireland as a Sales Operations Manager when she finished her studies.
Celine Anikwem studied Business Studies at DIT as an international student
“DIT on the whole is a very student friendly environment. There are many clubs and societies set up and run by students. On the whole, societies are a way for students to let loose and relax and meet other people with similar interests."
As an international student I found the experience really challenging. I was in a strange environment and was the only international student within my class. This was very lonely at the beginning.
As time went on, I got to know the other students and made friends. The experience helped me develop personally; I had to rely a lot on my own ability to get through the course.
My lecturers were very helpful and ready to answer any questions both during lectures and outside lecture hours.
The library staff were also very helpful and in my final year, the career guidance staff were very helpful when I was looking at future career options.”
Dominic MacA’Choiligh studied Building Services Engineering at DIT and has gone on to work as a senior design engineer in this field in Sydney
“Having worked in the industry for the past six years both in Ireland and internationally, I have found that the DIT Building Services Engineering Honours degree programme has given me both the practical and technical skills needed to work on a wide variety of interesting and significant projects, including the Sydney Opera House."
“The programme portability was key in giving me the background needed to work overseas where without having to sit any additional local examinations I have been able to easily transition to working with different design conditions, climate and environments."
"The fact that in Australia CIBSE design standards are also used was very beneficial. I have always found that employers, both domestically and internationally, have a very high regard for the course and its graduates.”
Tara Raftery chose DIT for its BSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics degree
“The highlights for me were my practice placement and my undergraduate research project. Practice placement provides undergraduate students with an excellent opportunity to understand the role of the dietitian and to establish core competences in hospital and community settings."
"Undertaking a research project provides an excellent platform into the field of research and proved to be an invaluable learning experience.”
"After graduation, Tara started her career as a clinical dietitian. She says that the interest in research and skills she developed as an undergraduate have fuelled an interest in research in her clinical work. She has since gone on to study for a PhD."
“Suffice to say since completing my CAO and with the dedicated efforts of the lecturers on the programme, I have not looked back.”