UCC Peer Support

Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh go léir, wishing you all a very happy Saint Patrick’s Day! 🇮🇪☘️

Looking for another Peer Support Leader bio? As a first year student, you can access the list of PSL bios through your course’s Peer Support page on Canvas. Each PSL listed has a link to a Microsoft Form you can use to reach out to them. We’re here to help!

Name: Grace Hernan

Area of Study: Applied Psychology

“Hello! My name is Grace and I’m a final year Applied Psychology student. I absolutely love UCC and would be delighted if there’s anything that I can do to help to make your experience even better. I love all types of music and play the cello, and my favourite thing to do is go to concerts. I also love watersports, Gaeilge, the cinema, and cool clothes and jewellery! My guilty pleasure is definitely the Hamilton soundtrack - in my ears at all times.

I am this year’s Chairperson of the Psychological Society and volunteer as a social media assistant with Aphasia Ireland, a wonderful charity for people with langage difficulties as a result of brain damage. I’ve tried my hand at lots of things on campus so feel free to ask me about anything at all!”

Stay tuned as we introduce more of our amazing student volunteers!

Celebrating International Women’s Day in recognition of all of the amazing women in our lives!

We’re hugely proud and grateful for all of the incredible women volunteering as Peer Support Leaders and making such a positive difference in the UCC community - today and everyday!

It’s about time for another Peer Support Leader bio! As a first year student, you can access the list of PSL bios through your course’s Peer Support page on Canvas. Each PSL listed has a link to a Microsoft Form you can use to reach out to them. We’re here to help!

Name: Anna Murphy

Area of Study: BCLGA Law and Irish

“Hi a chairde!! My name is Anna and I’m a second year Law and Irish student. I love my dogs, tea, baking in the autumn, cosy jumpers, live music and a good book. Outside of lectures you can almost always find me in the Hub so if you see me don’t hesitate to say hi! I know how challenging starting college can be so I’m always available for a coffee and a chat. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or just want someone to listen. Táim ag tnúth go mór bualadh libh! I look forward to meeting you all and I wish you the best of luck in first year!”

Stay tuned as we introduce more of our amazing student volunteers!

It’s Friday, and it’s also time for another Peer Support Leader bio! As a first year student, you can access the list of PSL bios through your course’s Peer Support page on Canvas. Each PSL listed has a link to a Microsoft Form you can use to reach out to them. We’re here to help!

Name: Orla O’Donovan

Area of Study: BA International - History and Geography

“My name is Orla O’Donovan and I am a 2nd Year student studying History and Geography in the BA International programme. These subjects are two of my biggest interests and one day I hope to become a teacher to pass these passions onto others. I love music and I play violin (classical and trad) and saxophone. It is highly likely that if you see me around campus or studying in the Boole, I will probably have headphones in, listening to Kingfishr or Niall Horan! Everyone around me knows that I am a big fan of a quiz and my competitive side always comes out, particularly in the music rounds. I also love being in the kitchen and can be found there most weekends baking cookies or cooking dinner for my family. Unfortunately for my bank account, I can be easily convinced into treating myself to a sweet treat after a tough lecture!

Feel free to contact me about any issues or questions you may have, and if I don’t know the answer, I will point you in the direction of someone who does! Even if you just want to talk to someone, I’m always up for a chat!”

Stay tuned as we introduce more of our amazing student volunteers!

It’s now time for another Peer Support Leader bio! As a first year student, you can access the list of PSL bios through your course’s Peer Support page on Canvas. Each PSL listed has a link to a Microsoft Form you can use to reach out to them. We’re here to help!

Name: Grace Elizabeth Mulcahy-O’Sullivan

Area of Study: Medicine (Direct Entry)

“Hi! My name is Grace and I’m a second year student of Medicine. My interests are music (all types!), German, Debating and English - I’m always up for a chat about any of these things! I’m from Cork city. You’ll usually catch me around Main Campus at lunch, studying in Boole or at lectures in Brookfield or Western Gateway Building - so I’m always nearby to assist however I can! “

Stay tuned as we introduce more of our amazing student volunteers!

The start of another week and another Peer Support Leader bio! As a first year student, you can access the list of PSL bios through your course’s Peer Support page on Canvas. Each PSL listed has a link to a Microsoft Form you can use to reach out to them. We’re here to help!

Name: Michal Gawlik

Area of Study: BA English

“I am a 3rd Year BA English student. If I’m not working on my dissertation or reading books, you can find me playing guitar, painting or playing Dungeons and Dragons - I have been called a one-man-band for the amount of hobbies I have. I enjoy watching all sorts of movies and series (Adventure Time is my absolute obsession), I knit and sew and additionally I work at the IT Helpdesk at UCC between my classes so you can always find me on campus. I came to Ireland two years ago at the beginning of college and had to find out a lot of things by myself, so now I would like to help others going through the same thing. Whether you are struggling with school, making friends, finding your place in Cork or at UCC or even if you’re not sure where a building is or how to connect to Eduroam - I’m your guy. I can offer you a hot drink, a snack and an attentive ear, so don’t hesitate to reach out!”

Stay tuned as we introduce more of our amazing student volunteers!

Introducing one of our Peer Support Leaders, Juliet Malone, who has completed both the bronze and silver Gaisce awards, with the gold currently in progress! 👏