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Galway Terms Made Easy

Galway Terms Made Easy

Term Meaning

ALIVE Volunteering

 University of Galway's student volunteering programme.

Academic Calendar

 Schedule outlining semesters, exams, and breaks.

Accommodation Advisory Service

 University service supporting students in finding housing.

An Cumann Gaelach

 Society promoting the Irish language.

An Garda Síochána

 Irish national police and security service.

Canvas

 The university's online learning platform provides access to lecture notes, assignments, and announcements.

Career Development Centre

 Offers career support, jobs, and internship opportunities.

Ceilí

 Traditional Irish social dance event.

Citylink

 A bus service provider connecting Galway to Dublin and other cities.

Clubs

 University sports teams and activities.

Continuous Assessment (CA)

 Coursework and assignments contributing to your grade.

Craic

 Irish term for fun or good times.

Credits (ECTS)

 European Credit system, where each module carries credits contributing to your degree.

CÉIM

 Peer learning programme to support first-year students.

Digs

 Living with a local host family often includes meals.

EAP

 English for Academic Purposes support courses.

Eircode

 Ireland’s postcode system used to identify specific addresses.

Examinations Office

 Office managing exams and result releases.

Flirt FM

 Student-run radio station for music and campus news.

Free Now

 Taxi-booking app commonly used in Ireland.

Gaeltacht

 Irish-speaking region.

Garda Vetting

 Background check needed for some placements.

Global Galway

 University of Galway's international student office and support initiative.

Halls of Residence

 University-affiliated student accommodation.

Health Unit

 On-campus health services for students.

IRP (Irish Residence Permit)

 Document required for non-EU/EEA students staying more than 90 days.

In-Sessional Support

 English language support during the semester.

Just Eat

 Popular food delivery service app in Galway.

Leap Card

 Prepaid travel card offering student discounts on Irish public transport.

Lecturer

 An academic who teaches modules, similar to a professor elsewhere.

Met Éireann

 Ireland’s national meteorological service for weather forecasts.

Modules

 Individual subjects or units you study as part of your degree.

Orientation Week

 Introductory week with info sessions and events.

PEP Project

 Programme to enhance English and academic skills.

PPS Number

 A Personal Public Service Number is required for working and accessing services in Ireland.

Pre-Sessional Courses

 Intensive English classes before the term starts.

RAG Week

 'Raise and Give' week with student-led charity events.

SU (Students' Union)

 Represents students and offers support.

SULT

 The on-campus college bar.

SafeZone App

 University safety app allowing students to request help or check in while on campus.

Seachtain na Gaeilge

 Week promoting the Irish language and culture.

Self-Catering

 Accommodation with a shared kitchen for cooking.

Seminars

 Sessions for in-depth discussion, especially at postgraduate level.

Sin Newspaper

 The campus newspaper run by and for students.

Societies (Socs)

 Clubs covering academic, cultural, and leisure interests.

Student ID Card

 Used for ID, library access, printing, and more.

Student Leap Card

 A discount travel card is available to full-time students.

Student Registry

 Handles student registration, records, and graduation.

TFI Live

 Transport app showing real-time bus and train information.

Top-Up

 Adding credit to a phone or student card.

Tutorials

 Small group classes that complement lectures and focus on discussion.

UniDays

 An app for accessing student discounts on retail and tech brands.

YourSpace

 University portal for registration, academic records, and extra-curricular activities.

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