NCI Blog

We caught up with one of our alumni, Amar, who chose to pursue their Master's in Data Analytics at National College of Ireland back in 2018. From the moment he arrived in Dublin, he was on a journey that would see him transition from an international student to an Irish citizen! Amar spoke to us about what it was really like studying at NCI, his tips for finding a job in Ireland, and what becoming an Irish citizen means to him. Have a read below for more of his insights!

CAO Round 1 offers were released on Tuesday, 27th August at 2pm, and for many students, it’s been a whirlwind of emotions. If you didn’t get the offer you were hoping for, take a deep breath—there are still plenty of options available to you.

Deciding to pursue a master’s degree is an exciting step in your career – one that can open doors to new career opportunities, expand your professional network, and allow you to dive deeper into a subject you’re passionate about. But with so many options out there, how do you choose the right programme for you?

We are in the last month before NCI is fully active again, the only month where most students (even our accelerated degree students!) are on holidays. We want to remind you that Student Supports are still available on campus and online. If you are having any problems getting yourself in a good space for next year, remember that you can access Student Supports at NCI at any time. We’d like to focus now on our LGBTQ+ students. Colleges tend to be very tolerant, accepting places. Sometimes the rest of the world is not as welcoming. We want to reassure you that NCI is an active ally.

Rabin William is currently the Accelerometer product lead at Innalabs, an inertial sensor manufacturer. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics and a master’s degree in Space Science and Technology.

Maximilian Schöll is currently completing his master's degree in Computer Science in Dublin at UCD. Max previously studied in Germany, he holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a focus on IT Security. Currently, Max works as a Data Scientist for a Swiss-based clinical research department.

In this blog post, Xiangze shares his experience as a final-year international exchange student from Nanchang Hangkong University in China, detailing his reasons for choosing NCI, his perspective on studying computing in Dublin, and an in-depth look at his award-winning project where, he not only presented an outstanding his final year project, but also earned the prestigious Bronze Award from AWS, a significant commendation for his innovative work.

Deirdre Monks is a business woman, a busy working mother, and she is a proud advocate for returning to education and encouraging others to pursue their ambitions. In this blog post, Deirdre shares the story of how she made the decision to study the Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics under the Springboard+ initiative ten years ago, and why it was one of the best decisions she has ever made.

Lian Fernandes is a 2nd year undergraduate student at UCD. She is studying Physics with Astronomy and Space Science. Lian says that her course has given her a solid foundation in scientific and creative thinking, problem-solving, and curiosity-driven exploration.

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