Why did you both choose this course?
Catriona: We both enjoyed Business as a subject in school and personally, I felt it would give me a number of future career options through the broad range of modules. The choice of three different streams i.e. accounting, marketing or management with specialisation in one area for the final years of the course, gives students a chance to experience elements of all areas before making a choice based on performance and experience in the first two years.
What attracted you to IT, Tralee?
Nuala: It is a local College close to home. Some of our friends and cousins have been past students and all had positive stories. On open day the staff and student buddies were very friendly and helpful.
What do you think of IT, Tralee?
Catriona: There is a great atmosphere in the College. The staff are very helpful, friendly and approachable. The student services, careers office and access office are brilliant.
Nuala: The lecturers are very helpful if you need to ask them anything. There are a great range of activities and societies you can get involved in.
Tell us about the facilities in the college:
Caitriona: The new library facilities are excellent with brilliant online resources and project rooms for group study within the library. The Cube reading room is a lovely area where it is easy to carry out online research and is a central focal point for all students.
Nuala: IT, Tralee has a range of support facilities available if you need them and wonderful canteen facilities!
GRADUATE PROFILE - BA in Interactive Multimedia
Why did you choose this course?
I chose the course because I always had an interest in media, publishing and broadcasting. The course was broad enough so that I could try my hand at many different disciplines but the subjects were also related. I figured it would give me a good bearing on the media industry in general while I was still able to specialise through electives.
What attracted you to IT, Tralee?
The IT has a good reputation and the campus is well equipped. The TV and Radio studios were accessible, as was the equipment.
How relevant was this course to your current work?
The course and particularly my work experience in third year was very relevant to me starting my companyWebel Media. Covering subjects like law and business administration in college has come in very useful at times.
Any advice for someone thinking about going to IT, Tralee?
I'd advise people to just go for it, get stuck in academically and enjoy it. Make the most of the events and sports on and off campus because everyone misses college when it's over.
GRADUATE PROFILE - Advanced Certificate in Professional Cookery
'I graduated from IT, Tralee in 00 having completed the Advanced Certificate in Professional Cookery. The college gave me an appetite for the industry and really pushes students to be the best in their field. I was lucky enough to receive a Johnson andWales Scholarship to Rhode Island in the States and I know the experience that I received in IT, Tralee has and will definitely stand to me in this profession.'
STUDENT PROFILE - BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Care & Education
Why did you choose this course?
I have seen a lot of changes in the childcare industry and felt this course would prepare me to face these challenges and changes as part of my career development.
What attracted you to IT, Tralee?
I am the third family member to have attended IT, Tralee. The facilities are very good and being based in my home town was great.
What do you think of IT, Tralee?
I enjoyed my four years at the Institute and I would recommend the college to anyone who is willing to put in the hours - you must have an interest in your course.
Any comments on the student services?
I had two children while completing my course and the college were very supportive of me. The student services are excellent and endeavour to suit everybody’s individual needs and requirements.
GRADUATE PROFILE - Civil Engineering
Current Employer: Now working with Kerry County Council (Kerry National Road Design Office).
Secondary School Attended: Tralee Community College, Clash, Tralee, Co. Kerry.
Why did you choose this course?
I was always intrigued by the design and construction of infrastructure from an early age so the obvious course of choice for me was Civil Engineering. I wanted to work on the design and construction of large projects and Civil Engineering would provide me with the required skills. There is no greater employment satisfaction than a successfully completed project that will meet the present and future needs of the population.
What attracted you to IT, Tralee?
I considered the courses available by a number of colleges and found the ITT provided a very good Civil Engineering course with all the key subject areas covered.
How relevant was this course to your current work?
The Civil Engineering course at ITT is very relevant to my current work and the Institute is very good at keeping up to date with current developments in the engineering industry.
Any advice for someone thinking about going to IT, Tralee?
There are many excellent courses provided by ITT, select the course that best suits your talents. The ITT is a great college and I would say make full use the resources available within the college. Do not be afraid to ask a question or discuss some element of the course with a lecturer.
STUDENT PROFILE - BSc (Hons) in Manufacturing Engineering Management
Why did you choose this course?
I completed the BEng in Mechanical and Electronic Engineering at the IT, Tralee and I wanted to further my education. The combination of work placement and study in this programme really appealed to me.
What attracted you to IT, Tralee?
While I was in secondary school we took part in an Engineering Taster Programme at the Institute where we got to see what the college had to offer and I really enjoyed the practical we were allowed to do on the day.
What do you think of IT, Tralee?
There is a great atmosphere at the college and the lecturers are easy to talk to. There is a wide range of clubs and societies for students to take part in which I really like.
What do you think of the accommodation in Tralee?
I’m lucky enough to live at home while I study. However there is a lot of good accommodation around Tralee for students if they decide they want to live in student accommodation.
Please comment on the particular aspects of college life you enjoy.
What I have enjoyed most about my college life is being introduced to new and interesting things. I’m taking part in different clubs and societies that I never took part in before and made many new friends.
GRADUATE PROFILE - BSc in Computing with Software Development
‘I amcurrently an AssistantManager with Deloitte in the enterprise Risk Services department. I specialise in the provision of information security consultancy services to our clients, providing services such as information security programdevelopment, security assessments, ethical hacking, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, application security reviews and secure architecture design.
My experience of IT, Tralee was very positive, withmany great lecturers, excellent facilities, well structured courses, good links with industry and the opportunity of valuable real world work experience which was of great benefit tomy career. IT, Tralee providedme with an excellent grounding in Information Technology that has been of great help inmy career to date. IT, Tralee had cutting edge facilities, the people were great, it was well resourced and the social life was always fun!’
STUDENT PROFILE - BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Analysis with Forensics
‘I’m a mature student and the location of the college is very convenient tome. I decided to study Pharmaceutical Analysis as ultimately I want to get in to cancer research or drugs research and the forensics element of the course seemed very appealing.
I have particularly enjoyed Chemistry and Biology as I hadn’t studied these subjects before. It wasn’t difficult to get to grips with this element of the course and I find once you keep on top of your studies it is verymanageable.’
GRADUATE PROFILE - BSc in Health and Leisure
Why did you choose this course?
I really enjoy sport and being physically active and I thought it would be great to get a career in something I love.
What attracted you to IT, Tralee?
The course is very varied. You gain great experience working with young children and older adults, helping them to be more physically active . The course is excellent and you can gain so much from it.
What do you think of IT, Tralee?
I thought the IT, Tralee was brilliant. The course is challenging but the Health and Leisure lecturers are great and are willing to help you as much as possible.
What about the facilities?
The facilities are of a good quality. Because of the nature of our course we use a lot of the sports facilities such as an aerobic hall, gym, swimming pool, etc. The IT, Tralee has done a great job for the health and leisure course giving us as much experience as possible in working with people to be more physically active.
What have you enjoyed most about studying in Tralee?
The part of college I really enjoyed was meeting a lot of new people and doing something I love.
STUDENT PROFILE - BSc (Hons) in General Nursing
Why did you choose this course?
My career to date has predominately involved dealing with people through customer service. However I always felt that I wanted to do more, to help people at higher level. Having researched my options I felt that nursing would fulfil this need within me.
What attracted you to IT, Tralee?
I had been living in Laois but as part of a “grand plan” I decided to change careers and go back to college.We had family ties in Kerry and the reputation of the Nursing Department in IT, Tralee had a big bearing on our decision to relocate here.
What do you think of IT, Tralee?
My experience here has been very positive. The lecturers are excellent, the college is a very open place so the lecturers are always accessible and there is always a helping hand if you need it.
What about the facilities?
The facilities in the Nursing Building, Sólás, are excellent and the new library is second to none. As a mature student with family commitments I foundWebCT invaluable, being able to access course notes from home really helped me to stay on top of my studies.
What have you enjoyed most about studying in Tralee?
I fear that this may sound a little corny, but what I most enjoyed about my time in Tralee was the fact that, while my motivation may have been to help others, I found that the experiences and knowledge that I gained helped me to mature and grow as a person. A large portion of our course was spent within the clinical environment where learning opportunities came from observation and participation. This is an area where, as students, we come face to face with every day people; here we are afforded the privilege of being present in the good times and the not so good. I have never once sighed at the thoughts of going into work as a student nurse and I feel that a lot of the reason for this is due to my time in IT, Tralee.
