This week we are joined by the president of UCD's Student Union, Joanna Siewierska. We talk about the recent 12% rent increase, the duties and day to day life as the president and also discuss the challenges faced by students on a daily basis. Timestamps 0.35 - Background & Story 1.20 - Why did you study Law & Social Justice 8.20 - Emotional assignments 13.15 - Changes Ireland could made 22.48 - What would tell yourself if you had to do it again 28.40 - Favorite part about the jon 31.15 - Bringing a sense of community to UCD 38.45 - Advice to an incoming first year 42.00 - 12% Increase in Student Accomodation 47.15 - Student Levy & Budget 49.30 - Popular misconceptions 51.25 - Managing work/ life balance 56.30 - Closing remarks If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I would really appreciate if you would consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes. This will help the podcast grow and convince hard to get guests. For show notes & past episodes, please visit chasingpassion.ie Follow Dom on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domsniezka/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dom_Sniezka LinkedIn: https://ie.linkedin.com/in/domantas-sniezka-553167142 Facebook:: https://www.facebook.com/domsniezka/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=WuJV0Y8ZUKE&feature=youtu.be