Work Experience.

Next Wednesday is my last day of Work Experience in the Chemistry Department at NUI Maynooth. Over the past nine weeks, I've had some amazing experiences, met a lot of new people, learnt to adjust to a new environment and finally got a taste of the world of work. For Junior Cert, I was science mad and enjoyed it thoroughly. By doing a science-related Work Experience I learnt what Chemistry was like at third level and it helped shape my view towards choosing Science as a sector to have a career in when I'm older. I really enjoyed it, but I'm not too sure if it's for me. I'm going to do my next two Work Experience placements in careers which I'm also interested in, as it's enjoyable if you have a passion for it.
This is why Work Experience is so important and useful, as it gives you a taste of what the career is like, and it helps to shape your view towards it. I have met a lot of new people in my Work Experience, and it has thought me to not be afraid of new people and places, and to make the most of new opportunities which I'm given. I'm really looking forward to my next Work Experience placements and I'm truly glad that we're doing Work Experience as part of our Transition Year Programme.

For people who are interested in science, I would definitely recommend going to NUI Maynooth Chemistry department as you perform experiments and learn a lot about Chemistry. You get the opportunity to meet a lot of lovely people, and to get a taste of what college life is like. :)
http://www.chemistry.nuim.ie/

Junk Kouture Madness!

All us TY's have spent from September onwards working on our Junk Kouture projects. There is a wide variety of differently styled outfits in my class. From presents, to flower pots, to lolly pop sticks! Having a look at the Junk Kouture projects would certainly make you smile as they're all bursting with colour. This day in two weeks we have our fashion show. I am doing my Junk Kouture project with Ruth and the outfit is based on the theme of crisp packets. For the last few weeks we were both stressed, but now as it's coming together nicely it's a great relief!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0egjZdiCs8 <--- Here's a video which shows what theme our outfit is based around. But, our end result is completely different to what we intended to create at the beginning... I will show you all the outfit when it's finished!
                     Junk Kouture really shows us that with a bit of effort and time, old "Junk" can be transformed into something truly beautiful. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!!

 

 

Friday :)

We have finished yet another week in Transition Year. We've done so much this week, PROJECTS! This week was the deadline for our Virtual Trip Around The World project, and our mood boards for English. I have a history project due on Monday also. I've noticed that I've learned a lot by doing these projects and I'm enjoying them as they're of interest to me.
In Trad group and Orchestra we're starting the Christmas carols for the Carol Service. Spirits are high and everyone is looking forward to that special time of year. Only 5 weeks and 4 days! 

The name's Bond...James Bond.

Last Thursday, we were brought to the Odeon Cinema in Naas for our Work Experience workshop with Orla from the Student Enterprise Board. At half ten we were all confused as Orla had not shown up yet.. we then got the news that Orla was sick and couldn't make it. To our surprise, the Odeon cinema allowed us to watch Skyfall - The new bond movie. When this news was revealed the atmosphere certainly lifted in the audience. It was so exciting. The movie was an amazing action packed one and we were all delighted that we had the opportunity to see it together.