ITT Dublin www.ittdublin.ie International Student Handbook CONTENTS

Welcome 3

Section 1 Some Essential Facts about 4

Ireland 4 Climate and Clothing 5 The English Language in Ireland 5 Dublin 6 Tallaght 6 Institute of Technology Tallaght 7

Section 2 Getting Here 8

Immigration Procedures 8 Immigration Registration 9 Getting to the campus 10 Public Transport between Tallaght and City Centre 11 Accommodation 12

Section 3 College Life 14

Registration and Induction 14 English for Academic purposes 16 Information Technology 16 Library Service 17 Plagiarism 18 Eating in College 19 Health Centre 19 Counselling 19 Careers 19 Chaplaincy Service 19 Lockers 19 Banking Services in ITT Dublin 19

Section 4 Beyond the College 21

Shops 21 Groceries 22 Weekly Budget 22 Clothes 22 Socialising 22 Taxis 23 Travelling around Ireland 24 Travelling within the European Union 24

Section 5 General Information 25

Telephone Services 25 Electricity 26 Public Holidays in Ireland 2014 26 Contact Details 26 Checklist 26 Useful Websites 26 Failte Ireland 26 Embassy Addresses 27

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2 We welcome you warmly to ITT Dublin.

The purpose of this handbook is To all our to give you practical information for your stay here at ITT Dublin. International Before you arrive in Dublin, your home university may have told you what to expect during your study Students period abroad. In this handbook we build on what you already know, here you will find lots of information that is relevant to you if you are spending 1 or many semesters at ITT Dublin, and are not usually resident in Ireland.

There are other ITT Dublin publications available on our website that you may refer to and for all the latest news check www.ittdublin.ie

We hope that your stay in Ireland will be a pleasant one and that your time here at ITT Dublin will benefit you personally, academically and professionally.

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Section 1 Some essential facts about Ireland Ireland has a population of just over 4 million people, 25% of whom live in the greater Dublin area. It is estimated that people from 160 nations have made their home here.

Although geographically on the periphery of Europe, Irish people are very pro-European. The Republic of Ireland’s Head of The Republic of Ireland’s Head of State is President Michael D. Higgins

The Head of Government or “Taoiseach” is Mr Enda Kenny.

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Irish people are quite proud of their Celtic roots. In fact, umbrella and/or rain gear with you. You will probably the Celts may have arrived here as early as the 6th century be surprised at how few people wear hats, scarves, and B.C. They were, of course, followed much later by the gloves in the cold winter months and amazed at how Vikings, the Anglo-Normans and the English. Christianity quickly we wear T-shirts as soon as a sunray appears. was introduced in the 6th century AD and monasteries soon became not just the centre of religious life, they were also important seats of learning. Some monasteries The English language in Ireland even received students from abroad. Irish monks then travelled through Europe, establishing monasteries and Initially, you may be surprised at how different Hiberno- centres of learning as they went. English sounds compared to the English you have learned in class, or what you have heard on American or British TV Irish Universities and Institutes of Technology continue channels. In this variety of English you will find differences the tradition of higher education and proudly welcome a in the pronunciation, intonation and some minor items of growing number of international students, who follow in vocabulary. When you travel to other parts of Ireland you the footsteps of those early travelling scholars. will find that there are also many accents of Irish English. The Irish language. Climate & Clothing Many people arrive in Ireland thinking that Irish is just a dialect of English. You have probably heard a lot about the Irish weather before your arrival here! And you will notice that the In fact the Irish language derived from Celtic roots, unlike weather is a frequent topic of conversation in everyday English, which is from the Saxon family of languages. life. Approximately 4% of the population speak Irish (Gaelic) as their first language in everyday life. The Gaeltacht We have a mild, moist climate and rarely experience areas where Irish is still the first language are located radically high or low temperatures. in the North-West (Co. Donegal), West (Co. Mayo and Connemara, Co. Galway), South West (Co. Kerry and Co. There is no real pattern to the Irish climate and sometimes Cork) and Co. Meath. Although you may not hear Irish we experience all four seasons in one day. We are ill being spoken in Dublin, you will encounter some Irish equipped for extremely cold temperatures and also cope language mainly in the form of street names, road signs, badly in very high temperatures! bus destinations, toilets, and the occasional expression or “cúpla focal”. Autumn can be quite sunny during the day with mist descending in the evening. During the winter months Here are some basic expressions in Irish that you may we experience sharp winds and frosty nights. The coldest come across. months are January – March with daytime temperatures between 4°C and 8°C. There is often snow on hilltops Gaeilge (Irish) English equivalent and mountains, and sometimes in the cities – this usually Baile Átha Cliath Dublin causes traffic chaos. An Lár City Centre Dia duit Hi there Spring can be quite chilly, with prolonged rain. Go raibh maith agat Thank you July, August and September are usually the warmest Fáilte Welcome months 14°C -16°C Slán Bye Fir Men’s toilets It is a good idea to wear layers of clothing so you can Mná Ladies’ toilets adapt to the daily temperature variations. Always have an Sláinte Cheers

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Dublin Friel, poet Seamus Heaney and novelists Roddy Doyle and Patrick Mc Cabe add continued vibrancy to this sector. Home to over one million people, Dublin is a vibrant, dynamic European city. It is alive with theatres, Ireland’s strong economy in the recent past encouraged restaurants, museums, galleries, shops, pubs and many successful Irish emigrants to return here, bringing nightclubs. In the urban centre it is hard to miss evidence with them valuable new perspectives and ideas. People of of this fine city’s historic past. From the remains of Viking several other nations have now settled here too, resulting settlements, through rows of elegant Georgian houses, in a multi-ethnic community that is apparent in all areas to the streets and buildings referred to by Joyce, Dublin is of society. where the past meets the present.

Ireland is the European Headquarters for many major Tallaght multi-national companies e.g. Apple, Google, Facebook, Paypal, Microsoft, Yahoo, eBay, Twitter. A map showing the area of Tallaght can be found at https://www.google.ie/maps/place/Tallaght,+Dublin For many years, the works of Beckett, Yeats, Wilde and Joyce have been a source of pride for the Irish nation. Our It shows the greater Dublin area, with Dublin airport in the rich literary heritage has also inspired many contemporary north west of the city, and the suburb of Tallaght in the Irish writers, who have received international critical southwest. acclaim in their own right. The works of playwright Brian

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A suburb of Dublin, Tallaght itself is actually larger than the other Irish cities of Limerick or Galway, with a population of 100,000. Over 1,000 companies are based in Tallaght, including UPS, Nestlé, Loctite, Gilbeys and United Drug, to name but a few.

Although now a thoroughly modern urban area, the tradition of studying in Tallaght goes back as far as 769 AD when St. Maelruain founded a monastery here. This scholastic tradition is continued today in the purpose built Institute of Technology, which opened in 1992.

Tallaght is practically a city in itself. The facilities include: The Square shopping centre (over 100 shops), 12-screen cinema, theatre, dozens of pubs/clubs, hotels & restaurants, bowling, gyms (with reduced membership rates for ITT Dublin students), swimming pools, public library, internet café, 3 public parks, a number of smaller shopping centres and retail parks and the Luas Terminal.

Institute of Technology Tallaght (also known as ITT Dublin).

The parkland campus (circa 15 hectares) is nestled in the heart of Tallaght village and has cinemas, restaurants, bars, banks, hotels, shops and a theatre on its doorstep.

The Institute of Technology, Tallaght is a modern, purpose-built complex in a tranquil, green setting. Natural light streams in to all areas of the college. Many classrooms and common areas overlook leafy courtyards; others have views of landscaped green areas, making this a very pleasant learning environment.

It is easy to find your way around the building as room numbers indicate their location. Rooms starting with 0 (e.g. 020) are on the ground floor, those starting with 1 (e.g. 124) are on the first floor and those starting with 2 (e.g. 210) are on the second floor. Furthermore, each staircase is colour coded so you will easily remember which one to take.

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Getting Immigration procedures It is a student’s responsibility to ensure that s/he obtains and maintains a valid passport and student visa to enter Ireland for study purposes.

Some international students do not require a visa to study in Ireland. A list of countries whose citizens do not require visas to enter Ireland can be found at www.inis.gov.ie . Citizens from countries not appearing on this list will be required to obtain a student visa to study in Ireland.

Full Degree Undergraduate and Postgraduate students must be enrolled on a full-time course of study in order to obtain a study visa and comply with Irish immigration regulations. Information regarding visa applications can be obtained on the website of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service at www.inis.gov.ie.

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The Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service provides a weekly update of visa decisions on its website. Applicants may search under their visa reference number.

When submitting visa applications please ensure

• You have a valid passport • You have fully completed and signed your visa application form • You have evidence of medical insurance • You have evidence of finances to support your study in Ireland • You have a letter from Institute of Technology Tallaght confirming your acceptance to a full-time course of study. • You have a letter from the International Office confirming your tuition fees are paid in full. • You should provide full details of all visa applications to any country including Ireland and if refused by any country. Include the letter of refusal that issued from that state.

Applicants for student visas should contact the International Office with the following information once their student visa application has been submitted:

• Name • Country of origin • Visa reference number • Date of application • The Irish Embassy to which application was made • Title of course of study you will be pursuing.

Immigration registration Here Registering with the Garda National Immigration Bureau Students who are coming to Ireland for a semester less than 90 days duration do not need to register with GNIB. Semester students staying in Ireland for more than 90 days are required to register with the immigration authorities and to obtain a Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) Card.

All Non EU international students coming to Ireland for a full academic year must register with GNIB.

Students will be required to make an appointment online in order to register with GNIB. The website for making an appointment is http://burghquayregistrationoffice.inis. gov.ie/

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Students will be required to produce the following It is advisable to visit: www.garda.ie/controller. documentation when registering with the Garda National aspx?page=31 for up-to-date- information on opening Immigration Bureau: times, office location and method of payment.

• Your passport For information about visa requirements please consult • Valid student visa (if required) www.dfa.ie • Bank Statement (maybe required, check for your requirements on www.inis.gov.ie) • A fee of€300 (no cash accepted) Getting to the Campus on arrival • Medical Insurance • A letter from Institute of Technology Tallaght’ s From Dublin Airport International Office, addressed to the GNIB, stating Taxi. you have paid your fees in full and that you are A taxi to Tallaght will take around 30 minutes and undertaking a full-time course of study. This letter will would cost approx. €50. There are set distance fares in state the name, duration and location of your course. operation, so it would be best to check with the driver before you decide to take a taxi. Students staying in Ireland for a full academic year must open an Irish bank account on arrival in Ireland. The Airport Hopper International Office will provide students with a letter and The Airport Hopper is a daily bus service from Dublin assist them in opening their account. Airport to Tallaght. The airport hopper picks up and sets down in the coach park (Zone 14) at Dublin Airport. Students staying for one semester do no need to open a Timetable for the buses to and from Tallaght are available bank account. on www.airporthopper.ie. The cost for a student is currently €13 or €10.40 if booked online. Contact details: 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2. Aircoach Tel: + 353 1 616 9100 The Aircoach is a 24-hour bus service between the airport and the city centre. From the airport to the city centre Opening Hours (Grafton Street) costs €8 one way and takes about 40 Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 21:00 minutes. For further routes and a live timetable visit www. Friday: 08:00 – 18:00 aircoach.ie

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Airlink Express Dublin Bus Services The Airlink Express bus leaves the Airport (Terminal 1 & 2) every ITT Dublin is easily accessible by bus with the following 10 to 15 minutes from 05.45 to 00.30 Monday – Saturday scheduled services stopping at our entrances. and from 07.00 – 23.30 on Sundays. The current cost is €6 and the bus stops at various locations in Dublin City Centre. 49: Pearse Street to the Square Details available on www.getyourguide.com 76: Chapelizod to Tallaght 76a: Blanchardstown to Tallaght Dublin Bus There are numerous Dublin buses from outside the airport 75: Dun Laoghaire to the Square door (Terminal 1 & 2). From the city centre you can take 54A: Pearse St to the Square the Luas or another Dublin bus to Tallaght. 56A: Ringsend to the Square 65: Hawkins Street to Blessington 65B: Hawkins Street to Citywest Public Transport between City Centre and Tallaght 77A: Ringsend to the Square Tram (LUAS) Transport for Ireland has a real time board in the foyer of The LUAS is Dublin’s light rail system. The LUAS Red Line the Institute that displays the actual departure times of operates between Tallaght and the city centre. Details of buses leaving the college. the route (useful when looking for accommodation) can be found on the website www.luas.ie Driving in Ireland. Bus In Ireland we drive on the left. Apart from that slight There is a good scheduled bus service between Tallaght difference (!), you will find that driving in Ireland is the and the city centre. The fare is based on the distance same as anywhere else. Speed signs are in Kilometres per travelled. If in doubt, ask the bus driver. If you take the hour. bus regularly find out about cheaper options like multi- journey tickets from www.dublinbus.ie or the new Leap Drink driving: Official policy is not to drive if you have Card which is a reusable plastic smart card that can be had an alcoholic drink. used instead of paper tickets to pay-as-you-go for use on Dublin Bus, Luas, Dart and commuter rail services around Insurance: You should check with your insurance Dublin. You pay less with a Leap Card than when you pay company that your policy is valid for your extended stay for single fares with cash. www.leapcard.ie in Ireland. Bring a copy of your insurance certificate with you.

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Driving Licence: It is now compulsory to carry your driver’s licence with you at all times while driving in Ireland.

Roundabouts: Traffic that is already on the roundabout has priority, or right of way.

Rules of the road: If in doubt, you can buy a copy of the “Rules of the Road” in bookshops and post offices.

Accommodation First: – Some advice before choosing accommodation in Dublin:

Before arrival: Find out what is available and what you can afford by searching Dublin’s accommodation websites.

Accommodation must be reserved by April if you are commencing your studies in September.

Book into a hostel You may wish to book into a Hostel for the first few days. Make some phone calls & arrange to view a number of flats, etc. Get to know the locality and decide where you would feel comfortable living. Most ads will give information about the bus or tram routes close to the accommodation.

Airbnb Airbnb is a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique accommodation around the world www.airbnb.ie

The college is in the district Dublin 24. Addresses that are within easy walking distance of ITT Dublin include Kingswood, Tallaght village, Bancroft, Glenview, Old Bawn & Belgard. Addresses in Dublin 22 are generally accessible by bus. The good websites will SHOW you where the accommodation is in relation to the college, by providing a map.

NEVER arrange to send cash shipments to an address in Ireland. ONLY pay deposits using an international bank transfer, where you have exact details of a bank account, a person’s name, address and land line telephone number (NOT mobile phone number).

ALWAYS read your tenancy contract (lease) very carefully. Do not sign it unless you understand and are happy with all the terms and conditions. Ask your prospective landlord / landlady to explain the terms and conditions if necessary.

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It is important to adopt a positive approach where the The college Accommodation Register is another issue of accommodation is concerned. Not everyone can starting point in your search for suitable accommodation. immediately find the ideal accommodation. Be prepared This is a regularly updated list of what is available to accept an alternative for a few weeks until you have in the locality. This list is offered to students with had time to network with other students and get to know no obligation on the part of the ITT Dublin; if you the area. would like to rent from this list, you must contact the individual landlords. This list is updated regularly, and can be sent to you on request via email. To receive a copy Cost of Accommodation of the accommodation register, please send an email to [email protected]. As a Capital City of a European Country visiting students will find that accommodation in Dublin is relatively Most of the accommodation on the list is in private expensive, and you may pay even more if you want to live homes, where one or more bedrooms are let to students. close the college. Please contact the International office For some students, staying in a room in a family home is a for up to date information on costs. Sometimes, you may good way to get established during the initial few weeks. have to make compromises between cost and proximity It will be necessary to understand some of the basic to college. Watch out for extra costs too, e.g. electricity, acronyms used: heating and internet access. The accommodation may be offered on a Bed and Searching the internet: Breakfast basis (B&B), HB, or Half-Board (i.e. breakfast There are many websites offering accommodation to let. and evening meal), FB, or Full-Board (breakfast, lunch, Most sites offer to send you e-mail alerts about properties evening meal), or even self-catering (SC) whereby you that come on to the market, have access to cooking facilities. These family homes are normally in the vicinity of the college, in residential areas A very popular website is www.daft.ie/lettings. on public bus routes. Be sure to mention any special dietary requirements, etc at the time of booking. On this website you can select “Student Accommodation”, and you are then given a drop down menu to chose your PLEASE BE CAREFUL !! college, select “Institute of Technology Tallaght”. You If your landlord requires you to pay a deposit before giving will view a list of locally available properties. Places that you access to the accommodation, make sure that you are within easy walking distance of ITT Dublin include understand the terms and conditions about the return of Kingswood, Bancroft, Glenview, Old Bawn & Belgard. the deposit. If you are in any doubt about the validity of You can search for accommodation by areas of Dublin, the contract, do not sign it until you have had a chance e.g. ‘Dublin City’ or ‘West Dublin’ (where Tallaght is to satisfy yourself that it is genuine. located). You can also search by postal district for places to rent. Tallaght is Dublin 24, a large district, and includes Tenancy law all the places named above. Other districts close to The law governing tenants and landlords is outlined in the Tallaght and on a frequent bus route to Tallaght are Dublin Residential Tenancies Act 2004, www.irishstatutebook. 6W, Dublin 22, Dublin 16 and Dublin 12. Beware that ie/eli/2004/act/27/enacted/en/html and the Residential all the odd numbers (Dublin 3, Dublin 9, etc.) represent Tenancies (Amendment) Bill Act 2005 districts north of the centre of Dublin, while the even www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2015/act/42/enacted/en/html numbers are south of the city centre. Which can be read in full online.

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College Registrationlife and Induction Incoming International Students will receive their registration instructions by mail or email prior to arriving in Ireland.

Induction The International Office organises an induction programme to welcome all new incoming international students to Institute of Technology Tallaght. This programme will guide you through the academic and administrative procedures. It will introduce you to the various supports and services available to you as an international student. In addition it will give you practical information and tell you about life on campus, helping you to settle into your new environment as quickly as possible.

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Registration and Induction – Erasmus programme students only

Erasmus students will receive details of their first meeting via email.

Registration and induction of Erasmus students will take place in early September OR late January, with welcome activities especially for Erasmus students and further information and orientation sessions. Detailed times and places will be emailed to you closer to the date. Representatives from Student Services Department will tell you about registration requirements and you will have an opportunity to meet representatives from Student Medical Services, Sports & Recreation, the Students’ Union, the Counselling Service, the college Chaplains. There are also tours of the college services, the library and student computing facilities.

Finalising your timetable If you are not attending a pre-set academic programme you will need to arrange your own timetable. This will take about two weeks, during which time you will need to familiarise yourself with the timetables of different academic programmes and/or academic departments. Ideally you should try to pick modules that do not involve a clash of times. It is important to be flexible with regard to modules: it may not be possible for you to attend certain classes due to lack of space. You will have to finalise your module choices by early-mid October when you must submit your registration form to the Registrar’s Office. Once this form is submitted, no further changes can be made to the subjects you will study while in ITT Dublin.

Academic advice During the first few weeks of the semester you will have further opportunity to receive advice on academic matters. Many departments have appointed an Erasmus coordinator, and it will be possible to receive individual appointments as required.

English as a Foreign Language For Erasmus students with B1 or B2 level English, classes in English as a foreign run throughout both semesters. Each semester carries 7 ECTS credits.

DEPARTMENT ACADEMIC ADVISOR PHONE* ROOM

Creative Digital Media Mr Gerry Gilvarry 2715 Staff area, Room 034

Electronic Engineering Mr James Wright 2502 School of Engineering, Second Floor

Humanities Ms Tara McKiernan 2813 132A, First floor

Management Mr Glenn Mehta 2807 Staff area, Room 034

Marketing Mr Adrian Payne 2886 Dept of Marketing & Business Computing, Ground Floor, Room 034

Mechanical Engineering Mr. Diarmuid Rush 2503 School of Engineering, Second Floor

Computing Mr John Cardiff 2858 Staff Area, Room 028.

• you can use the internal phones to contact lecturing staff. To phone from an external phone, place 404 in front of the extension number above. • to phone from outside the Dublin area, dial 01, then 404 + lecturer’s number. • to phone from a foreign number dial +353 , then 1404, + extension number.

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English for Academic purposes International students who are registered on a full-time programme in Institute of Technology Tallaght can avail of English language classes.

Information Technology The Institute provides a large variety of Computing Services to all staff postgraduate students and undergraduate students. The Information Technology Manager, John Hannigan, works with specialist teams to deliver these technological based services.

IT Department Information Technology is a key aspect of our courses, and the Institute is equipped with the most up-to-date systems to meet students’ needs. Students have access to industry standard hardware (personal computers, printers, scanners etc.) and software, (word processing, accounting spreadsheets, database, statistics, computer aided design, graphics programming application, etc.). The Primary functions of the IT Department at ITT Dublin are:

• To provide IT support to all students and staff. • To provide and maintain key business applications and services. • To maintain and enhance the Institute Network Services. • To act as a central consultancy and advice service for all Institute departments.

The IT Support Desk is a facility that provides staff and students with face to face, e-mail and telephone communication for all Computing and Information Technology related issues. The IT Support Desk is located on the Top Floor of the Institute in Room 205.

You may contact the support desk via e-mail at [email protected] or by telephone at 01 404 2010.

To telephone the helpdesk from within the Institute, dial [Ext 2010].

IT Support Desk Opening Hours The IT Support desk is open from 9.00-13.00 and 14.00- 19.00 (in semester) Monday to Thursday. The support desk is closed at 19.00 on Fridays. Please bring your student ID with you to avail of our wide range of services.

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The IT Department provides a wide range of services services such as online access to past exam papers or across the entire campus to students and staff. Please electronic resources, you will need to set yourself up with think of the IT Department as your first ‘port of call’ for a library PIN number. For information on how to set this general IT related queries. up, check out the library web-site or ask a member of staff. These include: • Assistance with access to wireless To access the library catalogue, use the following link; • Digital signage information system network www.library.ittdublin.ie/ connectivity. (plasma screens). • Technical advice. Databases provide a search index to: full text peer • Student software & Hardware special offers. reviewed journal articles, abstracts, conferences and • ITnet (E-mail) support. standards. For more information, check out the library • Online call logging services using Trackit. website;www.library.ittdublin.ie/ • Self Service Kiosk. • Assistance with file storage. The Internet is also a source of information. To assist you • Password reset and login account management. we have selected some web-sites and search portals for your subject area on the Subject Internet Gateways on the Other Support services carried out by the IT Department library website. Institute wide support includes e-learning and staff e-mail facilities. Books and articles unavailable in the Institute’s library may be ordered, by completing an Inter Library Form. Forms The IT Department also provides Institute wide support for are available at the library desk, please fill in as much cross Institute computer labs that include: detail as possible.

• Business Application Labs. If we can do anything to help you make the most of the • Networking and Telecommunications. library’s resources, please let us know. • Audio Visual Multimedia Labs. • All labs are fully networked and all are connected to Books are issued to you by staff at the library desk or the Internet. by using the self-service machine. There are 3 main collections in the library, these are; General Collection, Short Loan and Reference. Library Service General Collection books are issued for two weeks. The library is one of the most important learning resources This period may be extended by calling in to the library, of the Institute and plays a central role in academic life. telephoning us or using the library web catalogue to The Institute library is available to all registered students renew them. You can renew books three times. and staff. The library is located on the ground floor to the left as you enter the main entrance. There is a penalty point system for overdue books. You accumulate 1 penalty point per day for each overdue The Institute ID card issued to you at registration also book from the general collection. On short loan items doubles as your library ID. Make sure you always have 5 points per day are added to your library record. On your card with you, as you’ll need it to borrow books, and reaching 20 penalty points, the borrower is blocked from to obtain some of our reference material. If you mislay borrowing. your card, please let library staff know as soon as possible. You are not permitted to allow others use your card, and The library provides access to computers which can be you are responsible for all items borrowed with it. Please used to check our databases or search the Internet. familiarise yourself with the Library Regulations (page 87). Computers are located on the mezzanine floor of the library. We also provide laptops for use in the library with Using the library web catalogue FindIT you can check wireless access to the Institute network. what books, journals, DVDs, student projects etc. that the library holds. It tells you whether an item is in stock, if it The library has study areas. The main body of the library is is on loan, how many copies are available and where it is for individual study, but if you need to work together, you shelved. can book one of our group study rooms, located on the first floor. These are booked using the library catalogue. You can also view what items you have on loan, place These rooms are equipped with wireless access and requests for items on loan to another user & renew your whiteboards. own loans. To avail of these and to access additional

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Laptops can be used in the library and may be powered from available power points. However, students wishing to use sources to power their laptops in the library do so on the understanding that the Institute is not liable for any damage caused as a result of supply and/or technical problems.

Email: [email protected]

Plagiarism Plagiarism means that you have deliberately represented some one else’s work as your own. Normally plagiarism involves the use of someone else’s work without giving full acknowledgement but it is also plagiarism to alter the form or context of that work in order to conceal the source. All Institute students are expected to use other people’s ideas. You will use books and journals in the library, some assignments involve working collaboratively with others, and in some cases you may have access to other people’s work on computer disk or over a computer network. When undertaking a major assignment, you may sometimes legitimately make reference to similar projects undertaken by students on your own or another course in previous years.

However, other people’s work must be used in a principled way, with due acknowledgement of authorship. Recognised standards of acknowledging the work of others will be discussed during your course, and it is important to retain guidelines which you may be given, and observe them.

Plagiarism means taking someone else’s ideas or writings and presenting them as your own. Like cheating in an examination, plagiarism is a serious matter. Where there is evidence to suggest this, a formal process of enquiry may begin, if it is found that plagiarism has taken place you may fail the piece of work concerned, and will not necessarily be permitted to resubmit it for a pass mark. Plagiarism in a major piece of work at the final level of your course can result in a decision by the Examination Discipline Board not to award you a Degree/ Higher Certificate. If evidence of serious plagiarism comes to light after the Examinations Board has agreed final results, the Institute reserves the right to invoke the Examinations Discipline procedure which may result in the cancelling of the award.

Where plagiarism, or other forms of assessment offence such as cheating, is suspected, decisions on assessed work will be made only when the facts have been established. All serious cases may be considered by the Examination Discipline Board. The procedures for dealing with plagiarism up to the point of the final Examination Board are available from the Registrar’s Office. Plagiarism is one of the most serious academic offences you can commit and if caught you render yourself liable to disqualification.

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Eating in College Health Insurance There is a restaurant area in the college. The largest, on Non-European Union (EU) Students the ground floor is open from 08.30-21.00 Mon-Thurs, International students are advised to ensure they have 08.30- 16.00 on Fridays and 10.00-13.30 on Saturdays. comprehensive health insurance, which includes cover in A variety of options is available from the Sandwich/Panini the event of hospitalisation. This policy may be obtained counter, salad bar and hot counter. in their country of origin in which case a copy of the policy in English should be obtained before travelling to Upstairs, sandwiches and Panini are served on the Ireland. Proof of health insurance is required for student Mezzanine. visa applications. Non-EU students will be asked to show proof of comprehensive medical insurance when It is also possible to bring in your own lunch and eat it in registering with the Garda National Immigration Bureau. the restaurant areas. The Institute can arrange Medical Insurance for students at a cost of €105 for an academic year. Health Centre Counselling The Health Centre is located in room 108 on the first floor (yellow stairs). A nurse is on duty from 9.00–21.00 The Counsellor’s office is located on the ground floor, turn Monday to Friday and 9.00-13.00 on Saturdays. No left before the AV office. An appointment is not always appointment is necessary to see the nurse and this service necessary, but the office can get busy during term time. is free of charge, but you do need an appointment to see Aishling O’Brien is the Counsellor and her telephone a doctor and there is a charge for visiting him/her. Doctors extension is 2635. visit the college each week and the nurse will make an appointment for you. Careers Contact: Nurse – Extension 2613 The Careers and Appointments officer is based in room 122. Here you will find help with C.V. layout, interview techniques, job placements, etc. Important Health Forms to bring with you

(Erasmus programme students only) Chaplaincy Service European Union (EU) citizens should apply for the The Institute Chaplains are there to facilitate the social, European Health Insurance Card in their home country. human and especially the spiritual development of students within the context of their own religious This new card will cover EU citizens for all medical and traditions, all of which are equally esteemed. Where dental treatment (including any necessary medication), a Church does not have its own Chaplain visiting the Institute, we are available to help establish a link with the whether emergency or not. student’s faith community.

Don’t leave home without this card, which is available Lockers from your local Public Health Centre. If you do need Many students choose to hire lockers for the year. To hire one, call to the Caretaker’s office on the ground floor, medical assistance while you are in Ireland, check that show your current Student ID card. the doctor you visit here is a public one, i.e. part of the Medical Card Scheme. Banking services in ITT Dublin There is a branch of Allied Irish Bank (AIB) located on Non-EU citizens taking part in Erasmus programmes campus (1st floor). should consult their home universities about adequate AIB Tel: + 353 1 4512811 health insurance. Private insurance in Ireland for these Open: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10.30 – 12.30 & students costs in the region of €100 for 1or 2 semesters. 13.30 – 15.30 Wednesday & Friday 10.30 – 12.30

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Beside the bank there is an ATM*, which accepts cards from Austrian, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Dutch banks. It may also accept ATM cards from other EU countries, but if you intend to use your bankcards from home, check with your bank about the cost of using your cards in Ireland.

To open bank accounts in Ireland you must, by law, produce 2 forms of official identification. This usually means a valid passport and a utility bill e.g. phone bill, with your address on it. A letter from the International Office, confirming that you are a student, will be accepted as a second form of identity by the campus Allied Irish Bank, though we cannot take responsibility for your address. It is probably best to call in to the bank with your passport and the letter from the international office, and explain that you are an exchange/international student here at ITT Dublin and any other form of official ID that you may have with you.

Three further Irish banks with branches in Tallaght village are listed below. To reach them turn left at the main entrance and walk for about 600 metres. All banks are closed on Saturdays but many operate Internet or telephone banking. Ask for details when you open your account.

Bank of Ireland, Main Street, Tallaght. Tel: + 353 1 451 5399. Open: Monday & Tuesday 10.00 – 16.00 Wednesday 10.30 – 16.00 Thursday 10.00 – 17.00 Friday 10.00 – 16.00.

Permanent TSB, Old Bawn Road, Tallaght. Tel: + 353 1 452 4122 Open: Mon, Tues, Fri 10.00 – 17.00 Wed 10.30 – 17.00 Thurs 10.00 – 19.00.

Ulster Bank, Main Street, Tallaght Tel: + 353 1 4520858. Open: Monday to Friday 09.30 – 16.30

*ATM = Automatic Teller Machine (machine from which you can take money out of your bank account)

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Beyond the College Shops & Opening hours Most shops in city centre and shopping centres are open 9.00-19.00. On Thursdays shops are open until 21:00 in city centre and 22.00 in shopping centres. In Tallaght, the Square Shopping Centre is open late on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, usually until 21:00.

Department stores and supermarkets are open all day Saturday.

Many supermarkets and department stores are open on Sunday afternoon.

Some supermarkets (e.g. many Tesco stores) are open 24 hours.

Banks are generally open Monday – Friday 10.00 – 16.00

Tallaght Post Office (An Post), The Square Shopping Centre, Opening Hours: Monday to Wednesday 9.00 – 17.30 Thursday & Friday 9.00 – 20.00 Saturday 9.00 – 13.00 Sunday Closed

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Groceries the past few years the International Culture Society has been one of the most pro-active groups in the college Your cheapest option is to purchase groceries in the larger and students have had an opportunity to participate in supermarkets such as Aldi, Lidl, Dunnes Stores, and Tesco. weekends away discovering regions of Ireland other than Local neighbourhood supermarkets such as Londis and Super Dublin. The ITT website also keeps you updated on events. Value are fairly competitive. It is much more expensive to buy your groceries in the smaller 24-hour convenience stores. Check out these websites to find out what is happening in Dublin

More tips for your budget. http://dublin.ie/whats-on/ Initially, you will probably find Dublin quite expensive. With a little ‘insider information’ it is possible to reduce http://www.dublintown.ie/whats-on/ your costs and expenditure. http://www.visitdublin.com/ Weekly budget Pubs Depending on your accommodation you need to consider a budget for electricity (ESB), internet, heating (gas, oil, Pub styles vary greatly from the most humble, where electricity, coal, briquettes), TV licence and cable. Bills can locals come to enjoy a quiet pint, to the trendiest bars, generally be paid at any bank or post office. Just bring some with their own micro breweries, where people the bill with you. gather to see and be seen. Prices vary too, of course. In contrast to many other European locations we usually order our drinks at the bar and pay for them as soon Clothes as they are received. If you choose to buy drinks in the If you’re not concerned with designer labels, the popular Lounge tipping is usually expected. chain stores such as Dunnes, Penneys, H&M, etc. are found in many locations and offer a vast range of clothes Never leave your drink unattended in a club or pub. for all seasons at very reasonable prices. Opening hours are 10.30-23.30 with 30 minutes drinking up time. This means that the last drinks are served at half-past eleven, but customers can stay in the pub Socialising until midnight. Pubs can remain open until 00.30 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, again with an extra 30 ITT Dublin Students Union organises a range of events minutes drinking up time. Occasionally, pubs may have throughout the college year. Refer to your Student Union permission to extend their opening hours. This would handbook for the calendar of events. Regular annual usually be the case at long weekends or during major events are Freshers’ Week and Rag Week. There are lots sporting events. of Clubs and Societies, sporting facilities and events. Over

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Nightclubs There is no shortage of clubs in Dublin. They are generally open until around 2:30. Most clubs and even some pubs have strict dress codes. T-shirts, sports jerseys and trainers are generally unacceptable.

Cinemas There are plenty of cinemas showing Hollywood releases, including the UCI, in The Square shopping centre, here in Tallaght, tel: 4598400. If you long to see a film in a language other than English, check out the listings for Screen on D’Olier Street (city centre) tel: 6725500 or the Irish Film Institute (IFI) on Eustace Street in Temple Bar, tel: 6793477

Smoking ban The college building is a no-smoking area. There is a designated smoking area outside, at the back of the building. Since March 2004, smoking has been forbidden by law in all places of work, including pubs, restaurants and nightclubs as well as all public buildings, buses, trains etc. If you are a smoker, it may take some time for you to grow accustomed to the idea of leaving the building and going outside to smoke!

Getting home after a night out A little common sense goes a long way here. Obviously, don’t walk alone in the middle of the night. Stick to well-lit, busy thoroughfares if you are walking. Use the same rule of thumb when choosing a parking space.

Nitelink. This is the late night bus service from Dublin city centre along most of the main bus routes. It operates from after midnight until around 4am (not on Sunday nights). You can buy your ticket in advance, or pay with exact amount on the bus (no change is given) There is a kiosk at the relevant departure point.

Taxis It will usually be possible to get a taxi, and there are taxi ranks at the following places in the city centre: O’Connell St, Dame St, St Stephen’s Green. If the taxi queues are too long, you may decide to walk further up Dame St, towards Christchurch.

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Travelling Around Ireland For reductions on Bus Eireann and Iarnrod Eireann you can use your International Student Identity Card with a If you plan to make some private weekend trips and Travelsave stamp. discover Ireland a little, the following websites are useful: www.irishrail.ie www.tourismireland.com and www.ireland.com The DART is a suburban train which runs from Howth, a Bus journeys outside the Dublin area are with the national small fishing village on the peninsula North of Dublin, to bus company Bus Eireann. The main bus station is attractive coastal village of Greystones in County Wicklow. Busaras, located near Connolly Railway station just north Howth is a popular place for a daytrip. To see maps, etc., of the river Liffey. These buses cover long journeys e.g. log on to www.luas.ie Dublin - Cork and offer special weekend bus fares. www.buseireann.ie Travel within the European Union The national train company is called Iarnrod Eireann. Our rail service is not as extensive as in other European All non EU/EEA students wishing to travel to another countries and can also be quite expensive compared to European Union country should apply for a travel visa the long distance bus fares. There are two railway stations from the destination country’s embassy. For a full list of in Dublin City centre; Connolly Station, located on Amiens embassies in Dublin please visit this website: St in the city centre (north of the river Liffey), and Heuston www.embassyworld.com/embassy/ireland/ireland Station on the quays. Both these train stations are served by the LUAS red line that goes to Tallaght.

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General Information Telephone Services There are public telephones in many outdoor locations all over Ireland as well as in telecentres, public buildings including rail and bus stations, shops, pubs, restaurants and hotels. Local and international calls can be dialled direct from these phones. There are cardphones in cities and towns throughout Ireland. Cards can be purchased in telecentres and in post offices and retail outlets displaying the CallCard sign.

To make an international call on a landline from Ireland

First dial - International Access Code Then - Country Code Followed by - Area Code And finally - Local number

The International Access Code from Ireland is 00.

Mobile (Cell) Phones There are a number of digital GSM mobile networks in Ireland. All offer pay months options or a pay as you go option. It is most likely you will avail of the prepaid option. You should investigate the best option for your own personal mobile phone usage.

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Electricity Checklist The standard mains voltage is 220v. Don’t leave home without… • An open mind –the first thing you will probably notice is the differences between Ireland and your Public Holidays in Ireland own country. The initial three weeks can be a time of great adjustment as you get to know new friends, New Year’s Day Jan 1 a new college and a new country. So, give yourself St. Patrick’s Day March 17 time to settle in to your new life as an International Good Friday Dates vary from year to year student. Hopefully it will be the experience of a Easter Monday Dates vary from year to year lifetime! Public Holiday First Monday in May Public Holiday First Monday in June • Money – Cash, Debit Card, Visa Card. Public Holiday First Monday in August • Passport – Check that is will still be valid for your Public Holiday last Monday in October return trip, keep a photo or copy of your passport. Christmas Day Dec 25 St. Stephens Day Dec 26 • Health Insurance – confirmation that you are covered by health insurance *Good Friday is not a Public Holiday, however some • Your acceptance letter – from Institute of businesses in Ireland may close on that day Technology Tallaght • Travel Insurance to cover you and your possessions Some contact details • Driving licence if you intend driving in Ireland Tallaght Hospital 01 4142000 • An adapter – the electrical current is 220 volts, but Tallaght Garda (Police) Station 01 6666000 you need an adaptor for the Irish 3-pin (flat) plug sockets. National Emergency Police, Fire, Ambulance Other useful web-sites Tel: 112 or 999 www.theaa.ie/routes/ (route planning and maps) These numbers are free of charge but should only be used www.maps.ie (good for maps) in cases of genuine emergency. On answer, state which www.tripadvisor.com service you require, wait to be connected to that service, www.discoverireland.ie then clearly state the location of where the assistance is www.it-tallaght.ie required. www.visitdublin.com www.ireland.com Irish Tourist Assistance Service (ITAS) www.dublinairport.ie 6-7 Hanover Street East www.aerrianta.ie (airport information) Dublin 2 www.dublinbus.ie Tel: 1890 365 700 www.irishrail.ie Tel: +353(0)1-661 0562 www.buseireann.ie (nationwide bus service) Fax: +353(0)1-661 0462 www.garda.ie (Irish Police) Email: [email protected]

Opening hours: Mon - Sat from 10:00 to 18:00; Sundays Fáilte Ireland / Holidays 12:00-18:00. Fáilte Ireland is a government-run agency that deals The Irish Tourist Assistance Service is a free nationwide with the promotion of Ireland as a tourist destination. service offering support and assistance to tourists who It has offices all over the country that will handle become victims of crime while visiting Ireland. Trained queries during office hours. Tourist information in staff and volunteers, who speak a variety of languages, Dublin is readily available all year round from Dublin will provide assistance. ITAS acts as a base where Tourism offices dotted around the city. The main problems facing the tourist in the aftermath of a crime Dublin Tourism office is located on Suffolk Street can be addressed promptly. (walk down Grafton Street from the Stephen’s Green direction and turn left at the end) in the renovated St Andrew’s Church.

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Dublin Tourism: Fax: 02 ñ 869 0396 Email: [email protected] Dublin Tourism Centre, Suffolk Street, Dublin 2 Web: www.irlanda-travel.com Tel: + 353 1 605 7799 www.ireland.travel.ie Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. THE NETHERLANDS Sunday 10.30 – 15.00 Iers Nationaal Bureau voor Toerisme, Spuistraat 104, 1012 VA Amsterdam www.visitdublin.com Tel: 20 - 504 0689 Fax: 20 - 620 8089 Email: [email protected] Some Irish Tourist Offices abroad: Web: www.ierland.nl

AUSTRIA SPAIN Irische Fremdenverkehrszentrale, Libellenweg 1, Oficina de Turismo de Irlanda, A-1140 Vienna Paseo de la Castellana 46, 3ô Planta Tel: 01- 501596000 28046 Madrid Fax: 01 -911 3765 Tel: 91 - 745 6420 Email: [email protected] Fax: 91 - 577 6934 Web: www.irlandinfo.at Email: [email protected] Web: www.turismodeirlanda.com BELGIUM Irish Tourist Board, Avenue Louise 327, Louizalaan, 1050 Brussels Some Embassy addresses and Tel. 02 ñ275 01 71 Fax : 02 ñ 642 98 51 contact numbers in Ireland: E-mail: [email protected] Austria: Web: www.ireland-tourism.be 15 Ailesbury Court, 93 Ailesbury Road, FINLAND Dublin 4. Irlannin Matkailutoimisto, Embassy of Ireland, Tel:01 2694577, Erottajankatu 7A, PL33, 00130 Fax: 01 2830860 Helsinki. Tel: 09 - 608 966/961 Fax: 09 - 646 022 Belgium: Email: [email protected] 2 Shrewsbury Road, Web: www.irlanninmatkailu.com Dublin 4 Tel: +353 1 269 2082 FRANCE Fax: +353 1 283 8488 Office National du Tourisme Irlandais, 33 rue de Miromesnil, 75008 Paris Germany: Tel: : 01 -7020 00 20 31 Trimleston Avenue, Fax: 01 - 4742 01 64 Booterstown, Email: [email protected] Co. Dublin Minitel : 3615 Irlande Tel: +353 1 269 3011 Web: www.irlande-tourisme.fr Fax: +353 1 269 3946

GERMANY Finland: Irische Fremdenverkehrszentrale, Untermainanlage 7, Russell House, D-60329 Frankfurt a M Stokes Place, Tel 069 - 66 800950 St Stephen’s Green, Fax: 069 ñ 923 18588 Dublin 2 Email: [email protected] Tel: +353 1 478 1344 Web: www.irland-urlaub.de Fax: +353 1 478 0178

ITALY France: Ente Nazionale del Turismo Irlandese, 36 Ailesbury Road, Via Santa Maria Segreta 6 Dublin 4 20123 Milano. Tel: +353 1 260 1666 Tel 02 ñ 4829 6060 Fax: +353 1 283 0178

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Greece: Embassy Addresses 1 Upper Pembroke Street, (non-EU) Dublin 2 Tel: +353 1 676 7254 Embassy of the United States Fax: +353 1 661 8892 of America 42 Elgin Road, Italy: Ballsbridge, 63-65 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4 Dublin 4 Tel: + 353 1 668 8777 Tel: +353 1 660 1744 E-Mail: [email protected] Fax: +353 1 668 2759 Web: www.usembassy.gov

Netherlands: Embassy of Canada 160 Merrion Road, 3rd Floor Ballsbridge, 7/8 Wilton Terrace Dublin 4. Dublin 2 Tel: +353 1 269 3444 Tel +353 1 234 4000 Fax: +353 1 283 9690 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.canadainternational.gc.ca Poland: 5 Ailesbury Road, Embassy of the People’s Republic Ballsbridge, of China Dublin 4. 118 Merrion Road Tel.: 01-2830855, Dublin 4 Fax: 01- 2698309 Tel: + 353 1 219 6651 www.polishembassy.ie www.china-embassy.org/eng

Portugal: Embassy of Malaysia Knocksinna House, Level 3A-5A Shelbourne House, Knocksinna, Shelbourne Road Foxrock, Ballsbridge Dublin 18 Dublin 4 Tel: +353 1 289 4416 Tel +353 1 667 7280 E-Mail: [email protected] Spain: Web: www.kln.gov.my/perwakilan/ 17A Merlyn Park, dublin Dublin 4 Tel: +353 1 269 1640 Embassy of India Fax: +353 269 1854 6 Leeson Park Dublin 6 Sweden: Tel: + 353 1 496 6787 Sun Alliance House, Web: www.iindianembassy.ie 13-17 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 Embassy of Vietnam Tel: +353 1 671 5822 (There is no Vietnamese Embassy in Fax: +353 1 679 6718 Dublin) The Embassy of Vietnam in London Turkey: looks after Irish interests 11 Clyde Road, Email consular@vietnamembassy. Ballsbridge org.uk Dublin 4. Tel: 01- 668 52 40 / 660 16 23 / Embassy of Saudi Arabia in 668 55 11. Ireland 6/7 Fitzwilliam Square East Norway: Dublin 2 34 Molesworth Street, Tel: + 353 1 676 0704 Dublin 2 Tel: +353 1 662 1800 Fax: +353 1 662 1890

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