Semester Schedule November-December
Black means it's for everyone
Red means it's for for First Year Dublin Experience students University.
Gold means it's for Denison University students.
Green means it's for Study & Internship stream students
🏡 indicates a meeting point: Highfield House Reception / Basket Ball Court area!!
November 2nd - December 20th
WEEK 8 - COMMENCING NOV 2ND
Monday, 2nd - Exploring Contemporary Ireland
Carmichael Centre
9am-12 noon
Seamus
*****
Monday, 2nd - Exploring Contemporary Ireland
Big Pond office
6pm-9pm
Seamus
*****
Monday, 2nd - September & October Birthday Celebrations
Join us for prosecco, non-alcoholic sparkling cider and cake to celebrate the September and October birthdays.
7pm - HH 6th Floor Lounge
Nina & Alannah
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Friday, 6th - Pavee Point (Mandatory co-curricular)
Visit Pavee Point to learn more about Irish Traveller and Roma culture, advocacy, equality, and community work.
Time of departure TBC
Karl
*****
Friday, 6th - Bubble Tea
After your trip to Pavee Point, take a break and catch up over a refreshing bubble tea at Ea-Tea in Dublin.
Time TBC - Ea-Tea Bubble Tea
Nina
WEEK 9 - COMMENCING NOV 9TH
Monday, 9th - Exploring Contemporary Ireland
Carmichael Centre
9am-12 noon
Seamus
*****
Monday, 9th - Exploring Contemporary Ireland
Big Pond office
6pm-9pm
Seamus
*****
Monday, 9th - Pizza Night
Join us for an easy-going evening of pizza, conversation, and catching up with your RAs.
7pm - HH 6th Floor Lounge
Nina &Â Alannah
*****
Thursday, 12th - Karaoke at the Bernard Shaw
Grab the microphone, choose your favourite song, and enjoy a lively evening of karaoke with the group.
Sign ups required: https://forms.gle/onohpmDULxJ67Kvb7
Sign ups close Friday, 8 November at midnight.
7pmÂ
Nina & Alannah
WEEK 10 - COMMENCING NOV 16TH
Monday, 16th - Exploring Contemporary Ireland
Carmichael Centre
9am-12 noon
Seamus
*****
Monday, 16th - Exploring Contemporary Ireland
Big Pond office
6pm-9pm
Seamus
*****
Tuesday, 17th - Doughnuts & Chats
Drop by for doughnuts, casual conversation, and a relaxed chance to catch up with everyone.
7:30pm - HH 6th Floor Lounge
Nina & Alannah
*****
Saturday, 21st - Pub Rugby Watchparty Ireland vs. South Africa
Cheer on Ireland or South Africa while watching a rugby match together at the Woolshed.
Sign ups required: https://forms.gle/GZ2ViQvY6X7TXgHLA
Sign ups close Friday, 13 November at midnight.
4pm - Woolshed
Nina & Alannah
 WEEK 11 - COMMENCING NOV 23RD
Monday, 23rd - Exploring Contemporary Ireland
Carmichael Centre
9am-12 noon
Seamus
*****
Monday, 23rd - Exploring Contemporary Ireland
Big Pond office
6pm-9pm
Seamus
*****
Thursday, 26th - Thanksgiving Dinner
Celebrate Thanksgiving together over a traditional group dinner at the Portobello Bar.
Sign ups required: https://forms.gle/toeRZAzsSM6anKAi6
Sign ups close Friday, 13 November at midnight.
7:30pm - Portobello Bar
Nina & Alannah
*****
Sunday, 29th - Thanksgiving Potluck
Bring a favourite dish to share and enjoy a relaxed Thanksgiving-style meal together with the group. Your RAs will provide the main dish and drinks, you’ll bring the sides!
Sign ups required: https://forms.gle/5jXzw7fEsawNzbGUA
Sign ups close 20 November at midnight.
6pm - HH 6th Floor Lounge
Nina & Alannah
WEEK 12 - COMMENCING NOV 30TH
Monday, 30th - Exploring Contemporary Ireland
Carmichael Centre
9am-12 noon
Seamus
*****
Monday, 30th - Exploring Contemporary Ireland
Big Pond office
6pm-9pm
Seamus
*****
Thursday, 3rd - Christmas Movie Night
Get into the festive spirit with a cosy Christmas movie and seasonal treats.
Sign ups required: https://forms.gle/MrcMS5U1ocpLseYu9
Sign ups close Friday, 27 November at midnight.
7pm - HH Cinema Room
Nina & Alannah
WEEK 13 - COMMENCING DEC 7TH
Final 2 weeks of DecemberÂ
Donation Drive
A key aspect of our roles as members of the Big Pond community is our impact on the local community. In pursuit of sustainable action we are excited to be donating to local charities across Dublin.
What can I donate?
You can donate furniture, stationery, books, money(euros), bedding, sanitary products, hangers, food, toiletries, electronics, clothes, shoes, and pretty much anything else! Also please ensure that all items you donate have been washed/cleaned.
What can’t I donate?
Opened food products. Used notebooks. Dirty/torn clothing. Anything that is broken.
Where can I leave my donations?
Please drop your donations off at the Big Pond office. If the office is unmanned, the staff at reception will give you access or you can contact the on-call RA. Please do not leave donations outside the office as this is a fire hazard.
When can I donate?
You can start now! We will be accepting donations right up until you depart. You do not have to bring all your donations in one go, feel free to drop by your items as you finish with them.
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Friday, 11th - Christmas Party
Before you get stuck into exams and packing up to head home for the holidays, join us for a Christmas bash. Expect food, music and Christmas cheer.
Sign ups required: https://forms.gle/vjJGYc9GaNhKR8QHA
Sign ups close Monday 30 November at midnight.
TBC
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Monday, 7th - Exploring Contemporary Ireland
Carmichael Centre
9am-12 noon
Seamus
*****
Monday, 7th - Exploring Contemporary Ireland
Big Pond office
6pm-9pm
Seamus
*****
Sunday, 13th - Christmas Market
Explore a festive Christmas market together and enjoy seasonal food, gifts, decorations, and holiday atmosphere.
Sign ups required: https://forms.gle/UjdbQyPvy8ME9PsJA
Sign ups close Wednesday, 9 December at midnight.
Nina & Alannah
 WEEK 14 - COMMENCING DEC 14TH
Monday, 14th - Exploring Contemporary Ireland
Carmichael Centre
9am-12 noon
Seamus
*****
Monday, 14th - Exploring Contemporary Ireland
Big Pond office
6pm-9pm
Seamus
*****
Friday, 18th - Farewell Party and November & December Birthday Celebrations
Join us for a farewell pizza party before your journey back home. We will also have prosecco, non-alcoholic sparkling cider and cake to celebrate the November and December birthdays.
6pm - HH 6th Floor Lounge
WEEK 15 - COMMENCING DEC 21st
Wednesday 23rd - TCD exams finish / Final TCD student departures
