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Going to college is a wonderful experience for most people most of the time.
However, some of you may find the transition from school to college difficult, you may feel home sick and isolated, or you may have a sudden crisis like a bereavement or illness.
You may be worried about a friend or just be confused about where you can get help…
…we hope you take your time to read through this page and the links on the left hand-side and hopefully it may help you through these times.
Other kinds of issues students look for help with include relationship difficulties, study problems, concentration difficulties, depression, anxiety, feelings of hopelessness, family breakdown and sexuality/sexual identity.
[Check the tabs on the left for more information on all of these student support areas]
Careers
DkIT Careers Service is an integrated service open to all students, staff and recent graduates of Dundalk Institute of Technology looking for careers advice or educational guidance. We also assist employers interested in graduate recruitment.
Telephone: +353 (0)42 9370243
Fax: +353 (0)42 9333505
Email: careers@dkit.ie
Chaplaincy
The Chaplaincy seeks to foster a sense of community on campus where the individual student and staff member is valued and cherished. Inspired by the Christian story, we are anxious to support the spiritual, emotional, social and academic lives of the entire Institute Community.
Appointments can also be made through the Student Services Office 042 9370240/9370246
Clubs and Societies
Whether you want to share common interests or hobbies, voice ideas, engage in debates or be a bit of a social butterfly, there is an extensive range of Clubs and Societies that you can join. College is a time of learning so why not take up something new?
DKIT supports, funds and resources Clubs and Societies on campus to encourage students to be active, involved and enthused…so make your mark on student life!!!
Diarmuid Cahill
Email: diarmuid.cahill@dkit.ie
Counselling
All counsellors are fully qualified counselling psychologists and work in accordance with the code of ethics and conduct of their professional organisation.
An appointment can be made by phoning the service directly on 042 9370247
You can also email for an appointment at gertie.raferty@dkit.ie
DKIT Students’ Union
The Students’ Union are there to help all DkIT students with any issues which student’s might encounter, both academically and socially. So if you’re finding things difficult, if you can’t settle in or if you have a personal problem that you don’t feel confident talking to someone you know about, then please don’t hesitate to call in
Health Unit
The Institute’s Health Unit is located on the upper floor of the Padraig Faulkner Building as part of the overall Student Services block. The Institute’s Health Unit is located on the upper floor of the Padraig Faulkner Building as part of the overall Student Services block. It is staffed by one full time nurse, and a local doctor will attend the unit for six hours per week.
Remember…
“Talking is a sign of strength, not of weakness”
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[Check the tabs on the left for more information on all of these student support areas]
