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		<title>Beyond the Blue Door - Voices of Carlow College</title>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Choosing where to go to College can be a blur of open days, free pens,&nbsp;piles of unread brochure and still not knowing what to do. Whether you’re doing the Leaving Cert, a PLC course or even if it’s been a while since you’ve been in education and considering a return, you probably have loads of questions and it can be hard to get the answers you need! So, let’s go straight to the source!</p><br><p>My name is Nerilie Duffey, Digital Communications &amp; Marketing Manager for Carlow College – join me for a new podcast – Beyond the Blue Door – Voices of Carlow College.&nbsp;It is often said, Carlow College is more of a community than a College, so in this new podcast, &nbsp;I’ll be chatting with members of our College community about everything from their own pathway to college, courses, the best pubs,&nbsp;student supports and, of course, what to do after you graduate.</p><br><p>Welcome to Beyond The Blue Door – Voices of Carlow College – a Carlow College podcast.</p><br><p>Find out more at <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">carlowcollege.ie</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[English & History Graduate - Judy Bolger]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Arts & Humanities Graduate - Aoife Kaye]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:18:43 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Considering a career in Librarianship? Hear from Arts &amp; Humanities graduate, Aoife Kaye, about her journey to becoming a Librarian - what it's been like starting out her new career and what she hopes to achieve next. Graduates of the <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-honours-in-arts-humanities/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BA (Hons) in Arts &amp; Humanities</a> and the <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-honours-in-english-history/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BA (Hons) in English &amp; History</a> can progress to further postgraduate study in Library &amp; Information Systems and Archives &amp; Records Management.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Professional Social Care Graduate - Patrick Connaughton</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 14:40:42 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we chat to 2004 alumna, Patrick Connaughton, who&nbsp;studied&nbsp;<a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-in-applied-social-studies-professional-social-care/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">B.A. Applied Social Studies in Social Care</a>. Patrick has worked in Social Care for over 20 years, and has extensive experience working in homeless services and drug and addiction services. He talks about his work in homesless services, how lifelong learning is a central to a successful career in social care and what skills are needed to excel as a Social Care Worker.</p><br><p>More information on&nbsp;<a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-in-applied-social-studies-professional-social-care/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">B.A. Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care) is available here</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Arts & Humanities Graduate - Martina Harding]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Arts & Humanities Graduate- Sinead McCaul]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:38:43 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Our BA Humanities alumna, Sinead McCaul, shares about her experience in Carlow College and how the smaller setting grew her confidence. Sinead is now working as a Fraud Analyst team leader in Bank of Ireland and says many of the skills she learned in her course got her to where she is today. We get to hear some of Sinead's fondest memories of Carlow College and the ups and downs she had along the way.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our BA Humanities alumna, Sinead McCaul, shares about her experience in Carlow College and how the smaller setting grew her confidence. Sinead is now working as a Fraud Analyst team leader in Bank of Ireland and says many of the skills she learned in her course got her to where she is today. We get to hear some of Sinead's fondest memories of Carlow College and the ups and downs she had along the way.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Applied Social Studies in Social Care Graduate- Edel Browne Curran</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>We catch up with our 2004 alumna, Edel Browne Curran, who studied <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-in-applied-social-studies-professional-social-care/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">B.A. Applied Social Studies in Social Care</a>. Edel is currently the training and quality manager for Epilepsy Ireland but had achieved incredible things while working with Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland in her previous role. She reminiscences of her student life days, as she walked through that blue door for the first time in 20 years again. </p><br><p>More information on <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-in-applied-social-studies-professional-social-care/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">B.A. Applied Social Studies here</a>.</p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>We catch up with our 2004 alumna, Edel Browne Curran, who studied <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-in-applied-social-studies-professional-social-care/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">B.A. Applied Social Studies in Social Care</a>. Edel is currently the training and quality manager for Epilepsy Ireland but had achieved incredible things while working with Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland in her previous role. She reminiscences of her student life days, as she walked through that blue door for the first time in 20 years again. </p><br><p>More information on <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-in-applied-social-studies-professional-social-care/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">B.A. Applied Social Studies here</a>.</p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Arts & Humanities Graduate- Philip Keegan]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:03:39 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we discuss career paths in journalism with Arts and Humanities alumna, Philip Keegan. He graduated from Carlow College St. Patrick's in <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-honours-in-arts-humanities/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BA (Hons) in Arts and Humanities</a> in 2024 and is now studying Masters in Journalism in the University of Galway. Philip shares about his experience in Carlow College and how the skills and knowledge he gained from Carlow College are helping him shape his career in journalism.</p><br><p>Learn more about <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-honours-in-arts-humanities/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BA Hons course in Arts and Humanities here</a>.</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we discuss career paths in journalism with Arts and Humanities alumna, Philip Keegan. He graduated from Carlow College St. Patrick's in <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-honours-in-arts-humanities/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BA (Hons) in Arts and Humanities</a> in 2024 and is now studying Masters in Journalism in the University of Galway. Philip shares about his experience in Carlow College and how the skills and knowledge he gained from Carlow College are helping him shape his career in journalism.</p><br><p>Learn more about <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-honours-in-arts-humanities/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BA Hons course in Arts and Humanities here</a>.</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[English & History Graduate - Regina Dunne]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[English & History Graduate - Regina Dunne]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we take a look at how to make a career in history with BA (Hons) in English &amp; History graduate, Regina Dunne. After completing her undergraduate studies in Carlow College, Laois native Regina Dunne wanted to take the next step in her career as a Public Historian and Tourism Activator. Regina also progressed on to complete the <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/postgraduate/ma-irish-regional-history/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MA in Irish Regional History</a> in Carlow College, which she has found helped her develop skills essential for her role as EU Just Transition Tourism Activator for County Laois.</p><br><p>Read more about Regina's career in history <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/carlow-college-graduate-takes-next-step-in-history-career/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><br><p>Find out more about PC411 BA (Hons) in English &amp; History on our <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-honours-in-english-history/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website here</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we take a look at how to make a career in history with BA (Hons) in English &amp; History graduate, Regina Dunne. After completing her undergraduate studies in Carlow College, Laois native Regina Dunne wanted to take the next step in her career as a Public Historian and Tourism Activator. Regina also progressed on to complete the <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/postgraduate/ma-irish-regional-history/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MA in Irish Regional History</a> in Carlow College, which she has found helped her develop skills essential for her role as EU Just Transition Tourism Activator for County Laois.</p><br><p>Read more about Regina's career in history <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/carlow-college-graduate-takes-next-step-in-history-career/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><br><p>Find out more about PC411 BA (Hons) in English &amp; History on our <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-honours-in-english-history/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website here</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Professional Social Care Graduate - Kate McGuinness</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Kicking off the Beyond the Blue Door podcast for 2025, we chat to Social Care alumna, Kate McGuinness about her decision to pursue a career in social care and how that lead her to her current careers in forensic social work. Kate graduated from the BA and BA (Hons) in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care) with Carlow College and is now working as a Senior Forensic Social Worker in a High Secure Unit for the National Forensic Mental Health Service.</p><br><p>Read more about Kate's career path on our <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/testimonials/kate-mcguinness/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website here</a></p><br><p>To find out more about the BA in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care) programme to kickstart your career in social care, visit <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-in-applied-social-studies-professional-social-care/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">our website</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Kicking off the Beyond the Blue Door podcast for 2025, we chat to Social Care alumna, Kate McGuinness about her decision to pursue a career in social care and how that lead her to her current careers in forensic social work. Kate graduated from the BA and BA (Hons) in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care) with Carlow College and is now working as a Senior Forensic Social Worker in a High Secure Unit for the National Forensic Mental Health Service.</p><br><p>Read more about Kate's career path on our <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/testimonials/kate-mcguinness/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website here</a></p><br><p>To find out more about the BA in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care) programme to kickstart your career in social care, visit <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-in-applied-social-studies-professional-social-care/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">our website</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Arts & Humanities Student (PC410) - Robert Camara]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Arts & Humanities Student (PC410) - Robert Camara]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 07:00:34 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Professional Social Care Student (PC404) - Zainab Oyebanji</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 07:00:03 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we talk to second year Social Care student,  Zainab Oyebanji, about how she decided to complete a PLC course in social care as a first step to her third level education and how the broadness of the social care sector appealed to her.</p><br><p>For information on the BA in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care), visit <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-in-applied-social-studies-professional-social-care/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">our website</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we talk to second year Social Care student,  Zainab Oyebanji, about how she decided to complete a PLC course in social care as a first step to her third level education and how the broadness of the social care sector appealed to her.</p><br><p>For information on the BA in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care), visit <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-in-applied-social-studies-professional-social-care/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">our website</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[English & History Student (PC411) - Alison Foley]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[English & History Student (PC411) - Alison Foley]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 07:00:28 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Third year, English &amp; History student, Alison Foley, chats about the defining moment in her life that triggered a return to education to pursue her passion of literature. In this episode, Alison discusses her mental preparation for returning to education, finding her tribe after commencing her studies part-time online and how the <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-honours-in-english-history/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BA (Hons) in English &amp; History</a> has ignited an interest in Irish history she never saw coming. </p><br><p>For details on the revised three-year BA (Hons) in English &amp; History, visit <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-honours-in-english-history/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">our website</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[MA (Leadership in Therapeutic Child & Social Care) Graduate - Wayne Jacob]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[MA (Leadership in Therapeutic Child & Social Care) Graduate - Wayne Jacob]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 07:00:56 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we chat with recent graduate from the <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/postgraduate/ma-leadership-in-therapeutic-child-social-care/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MA (Leadership in Therapeutic Child &amp; Social Care)</a>, Wayne Jacob, about his career in social care and what attracted him to working in a therapeutic community. Wayne is the Deputy Manager at St Bernard's Children's Services.</p><br><p>For more information on the MA (Leadership in Therapeutic Child &amp; Social Care), please visit <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/postgraduate/ma-leadership-in-therapeutic-child-social-care/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">our website</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we chat with recent graduate from the <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/postgraduate/ma-leadership-in-therapeutic-child-social-care/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MA (Leadership in Therapeutic Child &amp; Social Care)</a>, Wayne Jacob, about his career in social care and what attracted him to working in a therapeutic community. Wayne is the Deputy Manager at St Bernard's Children's Services.</p><br><p>For more information on the MA (Leadership in Therapeutic Child &amp; Social Care), please visit <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/postgraduate/ma-leadership-in-therapeutic-child-social-care/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">our website</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Social Care Student (PC404) - Ricky Dunne</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 07:00:40 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Listen to third year Social Care student, Ricky Dunne, talk about his motivations for returning to third level education in his late 20s and his process for deciding what was the right career path for him. A really insightful conversation.</p><br><p>Ricky is currently in his final year of the <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-in-applied-social-studies-professional-social-care/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BA in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care)</a> and looking to pursue the add-in year to achieve the <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-honours-in-applied-social-studies-professional-social-care/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BA (Hons) in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care)</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Listen to third year Social Care student, Ricky Dunne, talk about his motivations for returning to third level education in his late 20s and his process for deciding what was the right career path for him. A really insightful conversation.</p><br><p>Ricky is currently in his final year of the <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-in-applied-social-studies-professional-social-care/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BA in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care)</a> and looking to pursue the add-in year to achieve the <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-honours-in-applied-social-studies-professional-social-care/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BA (Hons) in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care)</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Psychology Student (PC414) - Graham Chapple</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:00:13 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we chat to first year Psychology student, Graham Chapple, on his return to third level education after almost a decade and why he chose to pursue psychology as a career.</p><br><p>Graham is study the <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-honours-in-psychology/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BA (Hons) in Psychology (PC414)</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we chat to first year Psychology student, Graham Chapple, on his return to third level education after almost a decade and why he chose to pursue psychology as a career.</p><br><p>Graham is study the <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-honours-in-psychology/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BA (Hons) in Psychology (PC414)</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Arts & Humanities Student (PC410) - Lorcan Canavan]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Arts & Humanities Student (PC410) - Lorcan Canavan]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 07:00:20 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Listen to Arts &amp; Humanities student, Lorcan Canavan talk about how he used his love of Soccer to meet new people when he first started College and his hopes to pursue a career in secondary teaching.</p><br><p>Lorcan is studying the <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-honours-in-arts-humanities/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BA (Hons) in Arts &amp; Humanities (PC410)</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Listen to Arts &amp; Humanities student, Lorcan Canavan talk about how he used his love of Soccer to meet new people when he first started College and his hopes to pursue a career in secondary teaching.</p><br><p>Lorcan is studying the <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-honours-in-arts-humanities/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BA (Hons) in Arts &amp; Humanities (PC410)</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Arts & Humanities Student (PC410) - Woden Clark]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Arts & Humanities Student (PC410) - Woden Clark]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:00:40 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Final year Arts &amp; Humanities student, Woden Clark, chats about his re-entry to third level study after starting a degree in Games Design and how the BA (Hons) in Arts &amp; Humanities has opened up an interest in Psychology, Theology and Philosophy. Woden is also the Vice President for Welfare and Campaigns on the Carlow College Students' Union.</p><br><p>For details on the revised three-year BA (Hons) in Arts &amp; Humanities, visit <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-honours-in-arts-humanities/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">our website</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[English & History Student (PC411) - Marina Ioannidou]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 07:00:47 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Listen to Greek student, Marina Ioannidou talk about her decision to pursue her studies in English &amp; History and how she has found life in Carlow, Ireland.</p><br><p>Marina is a first year student on the <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-honours-in-english-history/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BA (Hons) in English &amp; History</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Psychology Student (PC414) - Gemma Kelly</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:00:33 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we chat with second year Psychology student Gemma Kelly about exploring different career paths and how studying Psychology has taught her a lot about herself. Gemma is a mature student studying the <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-honours-in-psychology/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>BA (Hons) in Psychology (PC414)</strong></a> in Carlow College, St. Patrick's.</p><br><p>The BA (Hons) in Psychology is now accredited by the <a href="https://www.psychologicalsociety.ie/accredited-courses/PSI-Accredited-Undergraduate-Courses-4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Psychological Society of Ireland</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Arts & Humanities Student (PC410) - Dylan Harding]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:00:53 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Thinking about returning to education? Listen to second year Arts &amp; Humanities student Dylan Harding talk about his false start into third level and how his managed his return to education as a mature student and his unexpected interest in the field of Psychology. Dylan is studying the <a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-honours-in-arts-humanities/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>BA (Hons) in Arts &amp; Humanities (PC410)</strong></a> in Carlow College, St. Patrick's.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Professional Social Care Student (PC404) - Emily Lose</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:00:52 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Looking for a career path where you can help people? Listen to second year Social Care student Emily Lose talk about her course and how she managed moving from rural Waterford to living and studying in Carlow town.</p><br><p>To find out more about the BA in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care) programme,<a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-in-applied-social-studies-professional-social-care/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> visit our website</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Looking for a career path where you can help people? Listen to second year Social Care student Emily Lose talk about her course and how she managed moving from rural Waterford to living and studying in Carlow town.</p><br><p>To find out more about the BA in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care) programme,<a href="https://carlowcollege.ie/course/b-a-in-applied-social-studies-professional-social-care/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> visit our website</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[English & History Student (PC411) - John Francois ]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 08:00:47 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In our first episode, we chat to third year English &amp; History student, John Francois, about his family history and how the sparked his return to education as a mature student to explore his interest in history.</p><br><p>For more details about the BA (Hons) in English &amp; History, visit <a href="http://carlowcollege.ie/pc411" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">carlowcollege.ie/pc411</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Welcome to Beyond the Blue Door - Voices of Carlow College</title>
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