GMIT Letterfrack Student Information 2020

$GMIT Letterfrack Student Information 2020$

Welcome to GMIT Letterfrack. Your time with us as a student is important, we have a dedicated team of staff who are happy to help students settle into college life, we will do our best to provide you with important information and help you to get the best out of your time here in Letterfrack, for most of you your time here in Letterfrack will be the beginning of new friendships, and fantastic opportunities will await you in your future careers.

Please keep this document handy, it contains useful contacts you may need during your time here.

From ALL staff, we look forward to welcoming all students to GMIT Letterfrack.

Head of Department: Paul Leamy T:091 742655 E: [email protected] Administration : Samantha Flaherty T:091 742653 E: [email protected] Student Services: Shemeem O’Toole T:091 742691 E: [email protected] Connemara West Reception T:091 742650 E: [email protected]

Student Services – www.gmit.ie/student-services

The Student Services team are there to help you as a student receive the necessary assistance you may need to support you during your time in GMIT. Supports and contacts are available under the following headings. Access, Disability and Learning Supports: email [email protected] Financial Supports email [email protected] Counselling email [email protected] Careers email [email protected] Chaplaincy email [email protected] Student Health Dr Alex Michel. Tel: 095 43465

If you need to see a doctor, contact Dr Alexander Michel at the Health Centre in Tully. Due to infection control the surgery doors will be kept closed. Please call during opening hours to speak with the Nurse/Doctor. Your visit at this surgery is covered by GMIT. A female doctor is available on Mondays. Surgery opening hours are: AM Mon – Fri 9.00 – 12.30. (Closed for lunch 12.30-2.30pm) PM Mon, Tue, Thur & Fri 2.30 – 4.30pm (Closed Wednesday afternoons.) In an emergency, contact the surgery for the out of hours Doctor. GMIT Letterfrack Additional Supports: Math Support [email protected] Academic Writing Centre [email protected] Librarian [email protected] PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions) [email protected]

GMIT Letterfrack SU Your Head Rep is 2nd Year FDM student. Ricarda Bolle. Email: [email protected] Tel: +49 1575 589 1477 (WhatsApp)

Your Union – Every registered GMIT student is automatically a member of the Students’ Union

Student Body is another term for all the students of the institute together. The student body is the supreme decision-making body and has the final say on all matters of most importance affecting the Union. Students have their say by voting for class reps, full-time sabbatical officer and by voting in referenda which may take place on various topics throughout the year.

Class Reps Every class in the institute should have at least 1 class representatives, based on the size of the class. The class rep council is the ‘Parliament’ of the Union and is made up of all class reps and executive officers. Council meet every month and adopts policy for the Union as well as holding the executive officers accountable for the work they do.

USI The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is the national representative body for the 374,000 students in third level education on the Island of Ireland. GMIT SU is a Member Organisation (MO) of USI and our officers attend training sessions, monthly National Council meetings and the Annual National Congress. For more information please view the USI website: http://usi.ie

Local Services in Letterfrack

Gardaí Station, Letterfrack 095 41052 Post Office, Letterfrack 095 41023 Country Store, Letterfrack (ATM available in Country Store) 095 41850 Letterfrack Hardware 095 21235 Hairdresser, Diamonds, Letterfrack. 095 41999 Belle Body & Beauty, Letterfrack. 087 4327165 Fuel Station at Kylemore, 3Km towards Westport & in Tully village Local Taxis Patsy Conneely 095 43453 Justin Mortimer 086 1574047 Minibus John Hannon 083 8495144 Michael Nee 095 34682 Pat Lydon 095 41043 Bars in Letterfrack. Veldons 095 41046 Mollys 095 41931 Bards Den / Clover fox 095 41042 Credit Union, Tully. 095 43973 Citizens Advice, Letterfrack. Declan 087 1301100 Library GMIT Suzanne 091 74 2666 Community Radio, Letterfrack. 095 41616 CityLink (Timetable) 091 564164

Looking for Accommodation? There are a number of properties in and around Letterfrack available for Student Accommodation some of which are listed on the GMITSU website. If you need assistance in finding accommodation, please contact the GMIT Letterfrack Administration Office

Services in Clifden. (14km from Letterfrack)

Supermarkets: Aldi, Lidl & Supervalu Banks: AIB & BOI Cinema, Station House Theatre Tel: 095 30303 Station House Fitness Centre & Swimming Pool with Spa Tel: 095 21699 Supermacs & Papa Johns Pizza Tel: 095 30809 Doctor Surgery Tel: 095 21224 Dentist Tel: 095 22731 Clifden Public Health Centre Tel: 095 21102 Pharmacies Morans 095 21273 Clifden Pharmacy 095 21821 Gardaí Tel: 095 21021 Fire Brigade 999/112 Other services: Fuel Stations, Bars, Cafes & Restaurants, Hair salons, Butchers, book shop, library, boutiques, launderette, Phone and camera repairs, jewellers, Church, Post Office etc. CityLink Services to Galway operate from Letterfrack 08.45, 10.25 & 18.05 From Clifden 07.00, 09.15, 12.00, 13.15, 15.00 & 18.30. DAILY.

Studying in Connemara

The GMIT Letterfrack Campus could arguably be considered as one of the most beautiful locations as far as campus locations go. Connemara welcomes over 300,000 visitors each year so there must be a good reason to visit the area. If you have never visited Connemara before, please visit one of the many websites that explore the region.

Close to the Campus Within walking distance of the campus is the Connemara National Park. Connemara National Park covers some 2,000 hectares of scenic mountains, expanses of bogs, heaths, grasslands and woodlands. This is a perfect place to go for a refreshing lunchtime walk or to clear your head after an intense lecture or workshop.

• Stunning Beaches • History – Kylemore Abbey & Gardens • Adventure Centres offering a range of FUN outdoor activities • Kayaking, SUP, Canoeing, Fishing, Surfing, Hiking, Golf.

• In the Village of Letterfrack are Bars with live music weekly and organised Student Nights • Arts Festival, Green Festival, Music Festival, Bog & Sea Week