They’re often seen as the sign of a creative mind and an active lifestyle, and apparentl
For several years, talk of environmental issues and green technologies has been fairly common. Ever since Al Gore’s efforts at the start of the century, global warming has been something we’re all aware of, and more recently, both Barrack Obama and Leonardo Di Caprio have...
A recent event held at the South West College Omagh brought students, college staff and employers together to highlight the brilliant work being done through the STEP programme. Attended by large numbers, the event maintained a small crowd atmosphere that highlighted the family feeling within the...
Depending on who you ask, Art is whatever you want it to be, whatever the artists says it is, or according to Andy Warhol, ‘whatever you can get away with’. Either way, what all these ideas have in common is that the boundaries of Art...
The advantages of apprenticeships are well understood. They endorse learning by doing, bring students into working environments and allow them to earn a wage rather than build up debt, and provide real industry experience as well as the class-room-taught theory behind it. For students and employers...
Some of the differences between studying in a rural environment or an urban environment are huge. The financial, social and personal decisions involved in choosing what to study and where to study it, mean that it feels like a truly life altering decision. But if...
Creating your CV can be stressful. It’s the first thing you present to a potential employer, and most jobs won’t offer you an interview until they've seen it. But whether you’re constantly updating your CV, or putting one together for the first time, there’s a...
Learning to drive can be exciting and daunting in equal measure, but you only have to do it once, and if done right, you can ensure that it is an experience to be embraced rather than feared. Our first, and perhaps most important tip, is to...
Interviews can be daunting, but whether you’re someone who takes them in your stride, a nervous interviewer, or even embarking on your first one ever, there are certain things you can do to guarantee you give yourself the best shot at getting the job. First off,...
Welcome to Way out West, a new voice from within the South West College. A rural college with campuses across Tyrone and Fermanagh #SWC offers a variety of avenues and opportunities across further and higher education. Through an array of blogs, articles and people profiles, Way...
