Episodes
Published 11/24/23
Luke chats with Paul Boyle, a 1st-year Psychology student at ATU Sligo, to find out about his course, how he came to choose it, and what campus life is like at ATU Galway & Mayo! Find out more at https://www.atu.ie/study-at-atu/open-days
Published 11/24/23
Luke chats with Shauna Cullen, a 1st-year Clinical Measurement Physiology student at ATU Sligo, to find out about her course, how she came to choose it, and what campus life is like at ATU Sligo! Find out more at https://www.atu.ie/study-at-atu/open-days
Published 11/17/23
Luke chats with Ashleigh White, a 1st year English and Communications student at ATU Donegal, to find out about her course, how she came to choose it, and what campus life is like at ATU Donegal! Find out more at https://www.atu.ie/study-at-atu/open-days
Published 11/08/23
Caoimhe Curran, one week out from sitting her Leaving Cert,  joined Luke & Nessa on The Studyclix Podcast! We get Caoimhe's perspective on how she feels about Leaving Cert at this stage, her experience with the last few weeks of school, and how she handles stress so close to exams.  If you enjoy this podcast please rate and review wherever you're listening and tell your friends about it :) ---- Watch the video podcast on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/V1bv_EwfYA0  ---- Follow...
Published 06/05/23
Danielle McFadden joined Nessa & Luke on the Studyclix Podcast this week! If you're on social media you're probably already familiar with Danielle. She’s established a huge following on Instagram & TikTok as a positive force of energy and advocate for sport and exercise.  She sat her Leaving Cert in 2022 and worked hard to get into a course she now loves, Physiotherapy in RCSI.   We talk to Danielle about choosing a college course, the differences between school and college, and...
Published 05/24/23
To go hand in hand with last week's podcast, here's our episode on Time Management. It's another questions we get asked a lot at Studyclix. When the clock is ticking and there's only do much you can do with the time you have left, how you balance everything? In this episode we talk about how to approach time management based on your own personal circumstances and the different techniques you can apply to make sure you're studying as efficiently as possible.  ---- — Link to Youtube Video...
Published 04/27/23
There are techniques you can use to structure your work and help you study smarter and at this point in the school year, this is what you want! In the Studyclix inboxes, we're constantly getting asked how you should be prioritising your work and how you can structure your study. Today we talk about 3 of the most well-known prioritisation techniques developed by productivity experts, and how you can apply them to prepare for your exams. -------- — Link to Youtube Video...
Published 04/19/23
Before recording this podcast, we put up a question box on our Instagram to ask our followers what aspects of school and exams they'd like us to talk about. One topic that came up again and again was struggling to get motivated or how to cope with losing motivation. In this episode, Eimear and Nessa take a look at a number of different reasons why you might be losing motivation and tackle each one in depth to give you solution for how to turn it around. Guaranteed you'll feel more...
Published 02/26/23
It may be already late into January to be talking about resolutions but this episode of the Studyclix podcast is all about how the New Year can make you feel as a student. You might feel the pressure to change your studying habits around or if you're in 3rd or 6th year, you're now very aware that you're in the same year that your exams are in! In this episode, Eimear and Nessa talk about their own resolutions, good mindsets to have around New Year's and what are good habits for students to...
Published 01/11/23
In this episode of the Studyclix Podcast, Nessa has a chat with Jamie Dockery to get his tips on getting the best possible grade in Junior Cycle English. He covers everything you need to know from the CBAs to the writing about poetry. He also gives great tips to people who feel like they're not naturally gifted at English and struggle with creative writing. Have a listen and check out the links before for some extra resources! ----- — How To Get A Distinction in Junior Cycle English...
Published 01/09/23
In this episode, Eimear and Nessa talk candidly about regrets they have about their time in school and what they'd do differently if they were to sit the Leaving Cert all over again. Everyone's story is different but we hope from this chat you might be inspired to do things differently or change some ways of thinking you have about school and exams. If you enjoy this podcast leave a 5-star review and tell your friends about it! And if you have any feedback or ideas for future episodes you...
Published 12/15/22
In this episode of the Studyclix Podcast, Nessa has a chat with Linda Dolan, an experienced Home Ec teacher, to get her tips on getting the best possible grade in Junior Cycle Home Ec. She covers everything you need to know from the CBAs to the cooking practical, from useful study methods to exam dos and don'ts. — Link to Linda's JC Home Ec Guide — https://www.studyclix.ie/blog/how-to-... — Link to Linda's CBA Guide — https://www.studyclix.ie/blog/how-to-... ------- Follow Studyclix on...
Published 11/23/22
What questions are people asking when they google 'leaving cert'? Using a search engine tool, we found the most commonly googled questions on the Leaving Cert and  decided to answer them better than Google can (at least we think so anyway!) If you enjoy this podcast leave a 5-star review and tell your friends about it! And if you have any feedback or ideas for future episodes you can contact us on social media or through the Studyclix chat box. — Link to the study plan on Studyclix...
Published 11/14/22
It's back to basics with this podcast! So often at Studyclix we get the question "how do you start studying?" so we thought we'd lay out the foundations for establishing a basic study routine. With tips on motivation, how to structure your study and balancing your mental health, Eimear & Nessa share their best tips for helping you feel on track when it comes to school and exams. If you enjoy this podcast leave a 5-star review and tell your friends about it! And if you have any feedback...
Published 10/10/22
We're back for a new school year! And what better way to kick off the first podcast of the year than an interview with Aisling Walsh. Or as she's known on TikTok to the class of 2022 - Leaving Cert Girl! Aisling made a name for herself on TikTok by documenting her life as a 6th-year student. People followed her for her unwavering dedication, motivation tips and funny commentary on the Leaving Cert itself. So we got her onto the Studyclix Podcast to ask her about her experience and to share...
Published 09/12/22
When exams are coming closer there's one thing on a lot of students' minds...I have so much to study and I don't have enough time! But this podcast isn't just about how to prioritise your work and get the most out of your limited time, it's about how to drive your own motivation and study smarter. These are tips that you can benefit from regardless of what point it is in the school year! Eimear and Nessa are here to give you the production hacks and study methods they've learnt over the...
Published 04/25/22
The oral exams can seem like the most nerve-wracking thing in the world but Eimear and Nessa are here to throw every mindset trick and anxiety-reducing solution they have at you!  While it's completely normal to feel nervous ahead of the oral exams, the worry is entirely in your own head and the trick to overcoming those nerves is within your control - you just need to have the tools to do it! From tips on adjusting your overall mindset to practical advice for the day of the exam, this is...
Published 03/21/22
Today is International Sleep Day so we got an expert onto the Studyclix Podcast to talk all about it. Deirdre McSwiney is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist for Insomnia, which means she basically knows everything about sleep and how to ensure you have "good sleep hygiene" From explaining what affects our sleep to tips on sleeping better, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone struggling with their sleeping pattern or wanting to improve their overall sleep. ---- If you have any questions...
Published 03/18/22
In this episode of the Studyclix Podcast, Eimear and Nessa discuss the brand new printable study planners and templates available for free on Studyclix. Sometimes when you sit down to study or to write an essay, it can be hard to know how where or how to start. You have loose ideas in your head of what you need to know but you have no idea how to categorise it on paper. These planners can be used as guides to help structure your study and break information and tasks down in a way that...
Published 03/03/22
Have you ever tried to set goals or resolutions but can never get them to stick? Do you try to set up a good study routine but you just end up falling out of it and feeling like a failure? This is the podcast for you. Habits are incredibly powerful and learning how to build them in manageable steps is the key to making the positive changes you want to make in your student life. Eimear and Nessa discuss how to build good habits, how to break the bad ones and share some of their favourite...
Published 01/31/22
REPOST FROM JAN 2021: Filling out the CAO form can often be a daunting and stressful experience, never mind when you throw the Leaving Cert and a pandemic into the mix.  To answer all the questions that are on 6th years' minds, Eimear and Nessa invited Donnchadh O'Mahony from Leaving Cert Guidance back on the podcast to share his knowledge on everything to do with the CAO ----- Follow Studyclix on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Twitter: @studyclix Subscribe to our Youtube channel for...
Published 01/19/22
In the final Studyclix Podcast of 2021, we decided to do a festive version of one of our most popular episodes - How To Make A Study Plan! Whether or not you planned on using the 2 weeks over the Christmas holidays to get some work done, this podcast is the perfect listen to set you up for the holidays! Learn how to make a Christmas study plan, how to motivate yourself over the holidays and how to avoid any feelings of guilt from not working. --- Follow Studyclix on social media for...
Published 12/14/21
You may or may not have heard of burnout before, but in recent years, it's affecting exam students more and more. Burnout can happen as a result of feeling overwhelmed to the point of complete and utter depletion, and can be disastrous for any students experiencing it. Listen to Eimear and Nessa discuss how to recognise the signs of burnout and the steps you can take to prevent it from happening to you. ----- Follow Studyclix on social media for updates, study tips, competitions, memes...
Published 11/23/21
Welcome to a very special edition of the Studyclix Podcast! We’ve teamed up with an expert teacher to bring you a limited podcast series all about Othello, the play by William Shakespeare. Listen to Peter as he takes a deep dive into the play, discussing the characters, key scenes, themes and writing techniques - all in the context of Leaving Cert questions to help you give the best response possible when you're taking the exam. In this final episode of the podcast series, Peter...
Published 11/09/21