Real life at UL

In this episode of ‘Real Life at UL’ Head of Counselling, Dr. Lucy Smith, speaks with Senior Counsellors, Aisling OLoughlin and Patrick McElligott, about ‘Loneliness and Isolation’ . We discuss the reality of this for many students, how this has come to be, how to cope with it and do something about it. We identify misconceptions about loneliness and isolation, distinguishing it from being alone. Go ahead and check it out!

In this episode of ‘Real Life at UL’ Head of Counselling, Dr. Lucy Smith, speaks with Senior Counsellors, Aisling OLoughlin and Francis OToole, about ‘Mindfulness’. We explore what this is, how to begin adopting a mindful attitude, why this is important for students, and some misconceptions about mindfulness. Go ahead and check it out!

In this episode of ‘Real Life at UL’ Head of Counselling, Dr. Lucy Smith, speaks with Senior Counsellor, Aisling OLoughlin, and Counsellor, Marie Costigan about the concept of ‘Flourishing’ . We chat about why we are discussing this concept, explain what this means, how it looks, and how to work toward it! We also identify misconceptions about flourishing. Go ahead and check it out!

In this episode of ‘Real Life at UL’ Head of Counselling, Dr. Lucy Smith, speaks with Senior Counsellors, Josie Killeen and Patrick McElligott about the intensity that can come with the college experience. We identify when stress levels are getting too high and supply some tips on how to cope and some of the supports on campus that are available to UL students. Go ahead and check it out!

In this episode of ‘Real Life at UL’ Head of Counselling, Dr. Lucy Smith, speaks with Deputy Head of Counselling, Hayley OGorman, and Counsellor, Pauline Dennigan about 'Exam Stress and Procrastination' . We discuss what this is, how to spot it, and how to do something about it. We normalise exam pressure, differentiating it from a struggle or a problem. We supply some ideas for coping and various supports students can use and find at UL. Go ahead and check it out!

In this episode of ‘Real Life at UL' , Head of Counselling, Dr. Lucy Smith, speaks with counsellors, Marie Costigan and Pauline Dennigan about ‘Friends and Connections’ at university. We discuss the difficulties some students can have in university when it comes to meeting new people and we suggest some ways of coping and challenging yourself despite the difficulties. Go ahead and check it out!

In this episode of 'Real Life at UL' Head of Counselling, Dr. Lucy Smith, speaks with Deputy Head of Counselling, Hayley OGorman, and Senior Counsellor, Patrick McElligott, about Culture Shock. We discuss how to spot it, cope with it, and overcome it. In addition, we stress how normal culture shock is - both for international students and national students. Go ahead and check it out!

In this episode of 'Real Life at UL' Head of Counselling, Dr. Lucy Smith, speaks with Deputy Head of Counselling, Hayley OGorman, and Senior Counsellor, Francis OToole, about 'Transitioning to University'. We discuss what transitioning looks like, how students can cope if they are struggling, and we normalise the anxieties and feelings that go along with starting this new chapter in life. Go ahead and check it out!