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Welcome to After the Leaving! Join your host Angela, a freshly graduated Irish secondary school student, to get advice, tips and tricks on how to survive school and particularly the Leaving Cert. Every Friday, she will discuss a topic and occasionally be joined by a guest to give you valuable insights on how to combat and be successful in your academics and extracurriculars. This podcast will also document her transition to university and have real time updates on what life is like After the Leaving! Follow to never miss an episode! Business Inquires:aftertheleavingpodcast@gmail.com

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    Latest episodes from After the Leaving

    Final After the Leaving episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 26:07


    It has been quite a journey starting this podcast back in July, but all good things must come to an end! Be sure to stay tuned for m next project coming very soon. Thank you for your endless support! Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts, please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats!

    How to improve and succeed in the English exam

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 24:48


    Angela has had her ups and downs with English. In this episode, she will discuss the best ways to study and improve in English to get the highest grade you can! Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts, please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

    What skills school didn't me to succeed in university!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 17:11


    University is a whole new ball game when you leave school. The Leaving Cert strips your creativity and doesn't allow for any teamwork with your classmates. To Angela's surprise, there are a lot of things school didn't teach her in order to get the most marks in university. In this episode, she discusses what skills you need in order to be successful in college!  Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts, please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

    College Conversations: Studying Marketing, Innovation and Technology in DCU ft MG114 group project

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 15:31


    It's a very special episode of After the Leaving! Angela is joined with 5 of her course mates as part of a group project for her Marketing of High Tech products and innovation module. They discuss what the course is about and what they like and dislike about online college. Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts, please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

    The ultimate pep talk!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 11:24


    Angela is back with a pep talk! As we are still all in lockdown, it is hard to find motivation. Listen to this when you need some support! Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts, please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

    Best apps to use as a student!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 14:21


    As we have all moved to online school once again, it gives us the opportunity to discover new ways we can study! On this weeks episode, Angela discusses all her favourite apps from Google Calendar to Photomath. These apps will help you be your most productive self and get H1'S all around. Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts, please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

    How to beat procrastination!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 14:04


    Procrastination is something we are all struggling with as we do online school. Angela is here to give you some tips on how to complete all the tasks on your to-do list! Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts, please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

    Tips for successfully doing online learning!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 18:33


    After the Leaving Podcast is back and better than ever! With the recent closure of schools, we are once again forced to sit at home and do zoom school. But no worries, Angela is here to help and guide you through it all! Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts, please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

    Reflecting on my first semester of college + future of the podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 20:16


    We have arrived at the end of the year... FINALLY!!! In this episode, Angela talks all about her first semester of university (basically zoom university). From loneliness to society events, this first semester is one she will never forget. She also discusses the future of the pod.... big things are coming in 2021! Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts, please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

    How to cram for exams

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 16:03


    Cramming for exams is tough but Angela is here to tell you exactly how to do it! Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts, please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

    FIRST Q&A EPISODE!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 21:43


    This week Angela answers some of your questions! From answering what her favourite tv show is at the moment, celebrity crush and some school related questions too.  Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts, please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

    Why getting a bad grade is sometimes good

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 19:15


    You might have read the title and thought "WHAT?". Angela is here to tell you why getting a bad grade can actually be beneficial! You might be surprised by what you hear... Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts, please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

    Tips to help combat burnout RIGHT NOW!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 18:29


    We all experience burnout at some point during our academic years! Angela is here with some tips and tricks on combatting it so you can be your most productive self all year. Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

    College Conversations: Nikki's CAO experience and getting her dream course in Round 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 18:49


    Angela has a new guest on the podcast this week! She is joined by one of her closest friends, Nikki, to talk all about her journey to getting her dream course almost a month after results day! They also touch on her experience getting bullied throughout school and how Nikki dealt with that. She provides amazing insights from going from a PLC to college in a matter of seconds. This episode is a good one! Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

    Past Papers and Marking Schemes 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 19:00


    Attention students! In this episode, Angela describes the best ways to use past papers and how to get the most out of marking schemes. Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

    Week in my life : My first week of (online) university!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 17:10


    Angela has survived her first week of (online) university! In this episode, she discusses her chill morning routine, the modules she's doing and the social aspect of online college.  Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

    What I would tell my 6th year self... one year later

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 19:06


    Angela is back after a week off! With college getting up and running, she reflects on what she would have told herself one year ago. From boy drama to recognizing your own achievements, this is something 6th year Angela would have loved to her.... and I hope you do too! Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

    5 healthy habits to have as a student

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 16:06


    Developing healthy habits early on in the year is so important! In this episode Angela discusses what habits you should get into in order to have a successful year as a student. From getting a good nights sleep to study techniques there is something for everyone! Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

    All about the CAO + how to pick the right college course for you

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 15:32


    In this episode, Angela gives us the load down on everything to do with applying to university in Ireland and the CAO. She also gives us some handy tips on helping us decide how to pick your first choice course! Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday. Mnetions: stressfreelc (CAO video) https://www.eunicas.ie/ (study abroad website)

    My Leaving Cert results, where I'm going to university + being unfairly downgraded

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 23:15


    THE DAY HAS FINALLY COME! Angela finally announces her results and reveals what she will be studying in university. In the latter half of this episode she discusses how 96% of her year group got downgraded and how it impacted so many students. Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

    5 LIFE lessons I learnt in school

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2020 17:30


    In this episode, Angela discusses what she has learnt in her 6 years of secondary school. From friendships to boy drama, there have been many ups and downs. When life gives you lemons make lemonade and accept the changes that will come your way! Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

    A note on mental health

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 21:55


    As most students are returning to school, Angela describes her experience with mental health during the senior cycle. She discusses why it is important to be kind to everyone, including yourself, and the highs and lows of 6th year. There is also an uplifting message for anyone struggling or needs help. Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Monday and Friday. Resources: Check my 'support' highlight on Instagram for quick referencing Jigsaw: https://jigsaw.ie/location/dublin-city/ Spunout: https://spunout.ie/about/contact ISPCC: https://www.ispcc.ie/childline/ Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/ireland/samaritans-ireland/ Dublin Rape Crisis Centre: https://www.drcc.ie/

    How to set effective goals + my goals for the incoming school year

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 15:57


    In this episode, Angela discusses the importance of goal setting and why they are essential in your personal and academic life! She describes the S.M.A.R.T goal model and how it can be used to set short, medium and long term goals. Angela also briefly mentions her goals for the incoming school year! Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Monday and Friday. Mentioned: Vision board episode ( Self-Made Mastery with Adrienne Finch): https://open.spotify.com/episode/07clUOOvvcZxQ8Qbn4Ahto

    What a week in my life looked like in 6th year... going to a grinds school

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 22:53


    This Monday, Angela shows up what week in her life looked like in 6th year while she attended a grinds school! She shares her intense routine from waking up at 5.30am to coming home at 10pm. Her routine shows what she had to get through in order to survive that 6th year life and keep up to date with all her tests! Lets just say it was INTENSE!!! Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Monday and Friday.

    The key to being your most productive self

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 16:37


    Going off last Mondays episode, all about motivation, Angela continues to talk about the key steps in succeeding in your academic life! Productivity goes hand in hand with motivation and in this episode she discusses the what you need to do in order to maximise every moment you have to keep your productivity levels as high as possible. Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Monday and Friday.

    How to stay motivated throughout the entire year

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020 15:57


    As school is fast approaching, Angela gives us some tips and advice on how to stay motivated! Staying motivated all year is definitely challenging but with a list of goals and making sure you reward yourself, you are sure to succeed! Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Monday and Friday.

    College Conversations: Advice for incoming 1st year university students ft Maria

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 22:01


    Angela is starting a new mini series on this podcast called College Conversations! This week she talks to her childhood best fried Maria, who skipped Transition Year and just finished her first year in Trinity College Dublin. Maria talks about her CAO process, the academic and social sides of college and much more! This episode is so insightful and will put many of you at ease! be sure to leave a 5 star review and rating if you are listening on Apple Podcasts please. Follow @aftertheleavingpodcast on Instagram for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes on Monday and Friday.  

    Classroom Chats: Fun ways we studied languages for Leaving Cert ft Pearse & Aela

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 18:38


    We are back at it again with another Classroom Chats! This week Angela chats to her 2 best friends, Pearse and Aela about the fun and creative ways they studied languages for Leaving Cert. From listening to the French president speeches to watching TV shows, you will get so many ideas on how immerse yourself in your chosen language! Be sure to leave a 5 star review and rating if you are listening on Apple Podcasts please. Follow @aftertheleavingpodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes on Monday and Friday. FUN Resources: French: Radio NRJ, Intermediate French Podcast, Mon Quotidien (online newspaper), Skam France (tv show) Spanish: myTunerradio, Elite and Money Heist (tv shows), elpais.com (online newspaper), Skam Espana (tv show) German: Dagi Bee and Alycia Marie (youtubers), Radio RTL , zdf.de (online newpaper), Druck (tv show) Italian: Raiplay.it (radio/ news), easyitaliannews.com, Skam Italia (tv show) Irish: Radio Ri Ra, Tg4.ie, Muinteoirmeg (Instagram), Tuairisc.ie (online newpaper)

    My feelings on the reopening of schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2020 14:40


    In this mini episode, Angela discusses some of her feeling on the Roadmap released on the reopening of schools in Ireland. As a freshly graduated students, she shares some advice on what she would have done in if she had been part of the class of 2021. Be sure to leave a 5 star review and rating if you are listening of Apple Podcasts please. Follow @aftertheleavingpodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes on Monday and Friday.

    Classroom Chats: Back to school advice ft Oonagh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 20:27


    After the Leaving wants to welcome its first guest! Angela has the chats with her best friend Oonagh about a range of topics from the importance of sleep to having a reward system. Oonagh talks about attending a french school in transition year and how that helped her improve her language skills. Along with some motivational tips and advice, this episode is definitely one to listen! Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple podcasts please. Follow @aftertheleavingpodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes on Monday and Friday.

    Why and how the Irish Education System should be reformed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 23:39


    It's back to business in this Monday's episode! Angela has gathered your responses, along with her own, to neatly deliver all the reasons on why the Irish Education needs to be reformed. She provides plenty of ways on how to reform the system, from reducing the amount of subjects tested to making sure that students mental health is thought about. Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts please. Follow @aftertheleavingpodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes on Mondays and Friday. Use my discount code AFTERTHELEAVING for 20% off any half day course at Thetuitioncentre.ie Valid until the end of July.

    Moving school? ... It's not as scary as you think!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 19:29


    In this Fridays episode, Angela helps you out if you are moving school. It can be challenging to adjust at first, but with lots of fun stories and tips, Angela is here to tell you its not all bad and scary. From making new friends to boy drama, this change might be the best experience ever! Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts. Follow @aftertheleavingpodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes on Monday and Friday. Use my discount code AFTERTHELEAVING for 20% off any half day course at Thetuitioncentre.ie Valid until the end of July.

    How to stop feeling guilty about not studying enough

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 17:48


    Do you ever feeling like no matter how much you study and work, you are never doing enough? Well, we all have, and in this episode Angela will help us understand and cope with these feelings. She will gives us some advice from a students point of view to allow us to accept what you are going through is completely valid! Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts please. Follow @aftertheleavingpodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes on Monday and Friday. Use my discount code AFTERTHELEAVING for 20% off any half day course at Thetuitioncentre.ie Valid until the end of July.

    Transition Year - is it worth it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 18:57


    HAPPY FRIDAY! In this Fridays episode, Angela tells us about her transition year experience. From Gaisce to school musicals, she gives us the load down on how to make the most of the year! listen to this episode if you are wondering - is it worth it? Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts please. Follow @aftertheleavingpodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes on Monday and Friday. Use my discount code AFTERTHELEAVING for 20% off any half day course at Thetuitioncentre.ie Valid until the end of July.

    Should you study over summer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 24:37


    In this episode Angela answers the golden question; should you study over summer? She provides her opinion on what you should do and gives us some handy tips on keeping occupied and engaged over the summer months! Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts please. Follow @aftertheleavingpodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Monday. Use my discount code AFTERTHELEAVING for 20% off any half day course at Thetuitioncentre.ie Valid until the end of July.

    How to pick the right subjects + taking up a new subject in 6th year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 16:07


    In this short episode, Angela gives us her top tips on picking the right subjects to study for the Junior and Leaving Cert. She also shares her experience with taking up Agricultural Science in 6th year and how to deal with doing an entire subject in one year! Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts please. Follow @aftertheleavingpodcast on Instagram and Tik Tok for more content, questions or just to have the chats. New episodes every Monday!

    Ultimate guide to study techniques, tips and tricks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 26:07


    Angela spills all her secrets on effectively studying for tests and exams. this episode is divided into 3 sections to ensure that all elements of studying are covered to the max. This ultimate guide is aimed to help you discover all the different ways to learning and testing your knowledge! Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts please. Follow @aftertheleavingpodcast on Instagram and Tik Tok for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Monday!

    Intro to your host + my 6th year experience and advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 23:14


    Welcome to the first official episode of After the Leaving! Join your host Angela as she tells us a little bit about herself, the subjects she took and her future plans. She will also mention the aim of the podcast and dive into her advice for 6th years! Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts please. Follow @aftertheleavingpodcast on Instagram and Tik Tok for more content, questions or just to have the chats. New episodes every Monday!

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