The Studyclix Podcast

Irish can be a tough subject to get to grips with, but with enough effort and dedication, anyone can get better at it. And our resident Gaeilgeoir Erin is proof of that! During the final years of school, her Irish improved so much she's now doing a college course entirely through the medium of Irish. In this episode of the Studyclix podcast, she shares the tips and tricks she learnt for achiev...

In this episode of the Studyclix Podcast, Erin is interviewed by her co-host Andy on her college course: Cumarsáid agus Aistriúchán in the University of Galway. Now in her 2nd year, Erin talks about her experience with Irish as language, and what it was like coming into the course as a someone who didn't go to a Gaelscoil. She breaks down different modules in her course, what job prospects it...

We catch up with Kristina Pokhrel, content creator and Studyclix ambassador, as she heads into her 6th year of secondary school. Kristina chats to Luke about how she got into content creation and what it's like have close to 200k followers while you're still in school. She also chats about school-life balance, her TY experience, and her ongoing struggle with Biology! Find out more about Leavi...

Luke, Andy & Erin chat about their experiences with doing Transition Year, and share their tips for getting the most out of the extra year in school. ------ Got an idea you’d like us to cover on the podcast? Drop us a line at info@studyclix.ie (mailto:info@studyclix.ie) , or reach out to us on social media. Our DMs are always open 💌 Follow Studyclix on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/st...

With CAO offers out this week, thousands of young Irish students are at a pivotal moment in their lives. For some however, the journey to college and beyond is different to what they expected, and we want to shine a light on some of those stories. For this episode of The Studyclix Podcast, Luke talks to Amanda, who works behind the scenes at Studyclix as the Schools Success Manager! Amanda's...

With CAO Offers Day around the corner, thousands of young Irish students are at a pivotal moment in their lives. For some however, the journey to college and beyond is different to what they expected, and we want to shine a light on some of those stories. For this episode of The Studyclix Podcast, Luke talks to Laura, who faced huge disappointment not once, but twice when she didn't get the p...

With CAO Offers Day around the corner, thousands of young Irish students are at a pivotal moment in their lives. For some however, the journey to college and beyond is different to what they expected, and we want to shine a light on some of those stories. For this episode of The Studyclix Podcast, Luke talks to  TikToker (and former Studyclix Ambassador!) Jake Glendon, who is hoping to start ...

⏰ TIMECODES BELOW ⏰ Luke and Nessa spoke to Donnchadh O'Mahony, a guidance counsellor and CAO expert, to answer the most burning students have at this time of year. From how to prepare for results day (do you know how to log into the self service portal?) to how the CAO rounds of offers work, this podcast has you covered. For more tips on the CAO and career guidance, check out Donnchadh aka L...

The CAO Change Of Mind is coming up on the 1st of July, giving you one final opportunity to make a decision on what you want to do after the Leaving Cert. Luke, Andy and Erin chat about their experience with the CAO, and give their advice for anyone still struggling to make up their minds. They also give practical advice on how to fill out the CAO form to lessen your chances of feeling disappo...

The time has come! It’s easy to panic, but we’re here to help put some of those nerves at rest and give you practical tips for getting through this stressful time. Luke, Andy and Erin chat about their Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert experience, as well as their tips for preparing the night before, what to bring to the exam, and how to get yourself in the right mindset.

We've only a few weeks to go now, and panic is likely setting in for those doing the Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert exams. Luke, Andy & Erin chat about what those final weeks were like for them, what they prioritised, and tips for not feeling the immense pressure. No -  you do not need to do 12-hour study days or pull all-nights just to survive an exam! For tips on getting motivated to study, ...

We’re very excited to have expert teacher Laura Daly on the podcast this week! We asked you to send in LC English questions and Laura answered. From tips on what order to do the exam, to how much you’re expected to write, Laura covered absolutely everything you need to feel confident heading into the LC English exam in June. For more tips on acing the LC English exam, check out our free compr...

It's a great time to give yourself a break before the final term of school, but the Easter holidays are a golden opportunity to get a chunk of exam prep in. Luke, Andy & Erin share their tips on what you should be doing over the Easter Holidays, and how to strike the right balance between having productive study days and giving yourself the rest you deserve.

If your oral exams are around the corner, chances are your nerves are at an all-time high. It's natural to feel stressed and anxious in the lead-up to the oral exams, but there are lots of things you can do to adjust your mindset and clear your head before you go in. In this episode of the Studyclix Podcast, Luke, Andy & Erin chat about their own experience with the oral, sharing advice they'...

TIMECODES BELOW ⬇️ Luke is joined by Erin this week to give tips on all things to do with the Leaving Cert Music Practical. Erin got a H1 in her Leaving Cert Music Exam and is full of advice for people who are due to sit their practical exam soon. This is also a great episode for future Leaving Cert Music students who are curious about the exam and want to know what elements of the practical...

Nervous about the upcoming Irish oral? We've got you covered. Andy chats to Erin, our resident Gaeilgeoir, for all her tips. Regardless of what level you're at, this podcast episode is packed with heaps of practical, down-to-earth advice, that is sure to help you feel better about the dreaded Béaltriail. If you want to take your Irish prep that little bit further, check out Studyclix Irish Boo...

Do you ever feel like you *should* be studying? And feel guilty that you're not? It's a common feeling, and it's not easy to overcome. On this episode of The Studyclix Podcast, Luke asks Andy and Erin how they dealt with study guilt in 6th year and what advice they'd give to students going through it now. Follow Studyclix on social media for updates, study tips, competitions, memes and more! ...

Whether you have your results back or not, or whether you were happy or disappointed, this podcast is all about what to do once the Mocks are over. Luke, Andy, and Erin chat about their own experiences with that post-Mock feeling, coping with failure, and how best to use your time between here and June. Follow Studyclix on social media for updates, study tips, competitions, memes and more! In...

The Studyclix Podcast is back! Luke is joined by Andy and Erin to chat about their experiences with the Mocks and the realistic advice they have for students facing those exams right now. Follow Studyclix on social media for updates, study tips, competitions, memes and more! Instagram: @studyclix TikTok: @studyclix.ie

Luke from Studyclix chatted to Fiona Kelly, head of marketing ATU who is also an expert in the CAO! They chatted about everything from important dates to know to how to pick the right course for you. ATU are hosting open days in Donegal, Galway and Sligo in January, head to ATU.ie/opendays (http://atu.ie/opendays) for more information

Luke chats with Zainab, a third-year student in ATU Galway studying Computing and Digital Media, to find out more about her course, and what her tips are for students trying to decide what course is right for them.

Luke chats with Siobhán Egan, a first year student in ATU Donegal studying Athletic Therapy & Exercise Rehabilitation, to find out more about her course, campus life at ATU Donegal, and tips for what questions students should ask when they go to open days. Find out more at https://www.atu.ie/study-at-atu/open-days

Luke chats with Jesus Quaye Saya, a 4th-year Marketing student at ATU Sligo, to find out about his course, how he came to choose it, and tips he'd give students filling out their CAO application form. Find out more at https://www.atu.ie/study-at-atu/open-days

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

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

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

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 :) --...

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 Dan...

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 ...

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 y...

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 eac...

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 thei...

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 lin...

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 re...

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-... (ht...

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 u...

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 ...

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 ...

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! Eime...

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!...

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...

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 ...

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 Nes...

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 Studyc...

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 ho...

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 happen...

Taking your own notes can not only help ease the studying process, but the act of writing them is also an effective study method in itself! There are lots of many ways that you can take notes and there are definitely good and bad ways of going about it. Tune in for Eimear and Nessa's tips on how to take the best notes, inside and outside the classroom! ——— Follow Studyclix on social media for...

The Leaving Cert 2022 exams will be different from most other years. Because of the pandemic, this year's 6th years haven't had the same opportunities as past exam students to attend school and get a full, in-person education.  So the Department of Education devised a number of adjustments that will be put in place on this years' exam papers. The changes are designed to give students more choi...

We're 1 month into the school year already and chances are any "fresh-start" motivation you had a few weeks ago is wearing off now. Eimear and Nessa are all too familiar with that feeling but know exactly what steps you can take now to make sure you stay motivated and keep the momentum going. Getting on track when exams are still far away can be difficult but with the right tips, you can plan...

While some students take better to it than others, no one is a natural-born essay-writer and there certainly is a formula to writing good essays. With our tips, you'll know how to build and craft essays that examiners love to read and will want to give you all the marks for. ------ Follow Studyclix on social media for updates, study tips, competitions, memes and more! Facebook, Twitter, and ...