Name: Katey Duffy
Course attended at Colaiste Ide: Science (7411)
Progression from Colaiste Ide: Studying Science at DIT Kevin Street.
How course benefited you: Giving a broad and detailed knowledge of the science subjects and preparation for college life, work experience in the science area.
Any other comments: The course gave me a great base in science before moving on to third level fully and has made it easier to grasp subjects now.
Name: Niall McGuirk
Course attended at Colaiste Ide: Association Football
Progression from Colaiste Ide: Attained a year soccer scholarship to Flagler College, Florida, USA received a degree in Sport Management. Currently, Sport Development Officer with Fingal County Council.
How course benefited you: It highlighted what can be achieved through hard work, the importance of being dedicated and provided a relaxed yet conducive learning environment.
Any other comments: Enjoyed my time here, made great friends for life and with the help and guidance of Jim Conroy it helped me achieve everything I have done to date.
Name: Erika Murphy
Course attended at Colaiste Ide: Sport and Leisure Management 2yr course.
Progression from Colaiste Ide: Honours degree in Sports Science in Coventry University, England. Currently working in the Anti-doping unit in the Irish Sports Council.
How course benefited you: It gave me so many opportunities and I received many qualifications that will stick with me for life. Without Colaiste Ide I would never of gone to University and not be in the job I am now in without the qualifications obtained.
Any other comments: Colaiste Ide was a wonderful experience and the staff were so approachable and friendly.
Name: Kim Jordan
Course attended at Colaiste Ide: Architectural Technology and CAD.
Progression from Colaiste Ide: Degree in D.I.T. (Bolton Street) in Architectural Technology.
How course benefited you: Matured me, helped me decide what I wanted to do with the rest of my life with regards to my career.
Any other comments: I have enjoyed my experience in Colaiste Ide and will recommend that course to students in the future.
Name: Suzanne Cassidy
Course attended at Colaiste Ide: Portfolio Preparation in Art and Design 2003/2004
Progression from Colaiste Ide: Am currently in 3 rd year visual communications in DIT, hoping to complete a Masters degree in Graphic Design and eventually a PhD in order to teach at third level.
How course benefited you: This course was of great help to me because I gained an extra year to mature and gain confidence in what I wanted to do. I learned a lot about hard work, time keeping and generally the influence of the teachers led me to do what I am doing today.
Any other comments: Best Year ever!
Name: Emer Watchorn
Course attended at Colaiste Ide: Architectural Technology
Progression from Colaiste Ide: Moved on to degree course in DIT Bolton Street, studying Architectural Technology.
How course benefited you: I have no doubt it got me into DIT but not without my commitment dedication and hard work.
Any other comments: Gabriel was brilliant he's very easy going and was easy to ask questions and for support from the college Meb especially. I am very glad and appreciate having the opportunity to have had the chance to study here.
