ECONOMICS
Economics & Game of Thrones, Economics & Sport, Economics & Comedians; not things you would expect to be related, but are. At the UCC € CONOMIC $ Society we aim to bring economics to the masses. Regardless of whether you study economics or a related field we would be delighted to welcome you. We discuss topics of national importance such as the homelessness crisis and water charges. We aim to enhance our members’ understanding of economics in everyday life. Last Year we invited Dr. Joshua Hall of the University of West Virginia to present The Economics of The Simpsons.
Each year we hold an annual conference and welcome renowned speakers such as Tim Harford, David McWilliams and John Fitzgerald to University College Cork. We don’ t just talk about the economic cultures of faraway lands we visit them. Last year a large group of us travelled to AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands for four days. It was a fantastic and enjoyable experience for everyone, one that we are aiming to repeat this year with another European city. With our annual trip to the Kilkenomics festival in Kilkenny you will be amused by comedians such as Des Bishop and inspired by economists. It is truly a weekend to remember!
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ENACTUS
Enactus is the social entrepreneurship society where we use entrepreneurial skills to do societal good! We develop projects, ideas and businesses that directly impact humanity. At Enactus we believe that you can’ t talk someone out of poverty, awareness doesn’ t reduce pollution, grow food or heal the sick. All that takes doing and that’ s exactly what Enactus is about! You don’ t have to be in a specific course or be studying a certain area. Our members come from all corners of the college because as long as you have an interest in getting involved then that’ s everything you need! Nine times out of 10 the people who come up with the best ideas are a couple of undergrads in the new bar who say‘ Hey, had this idea, want to help?’ At Enactus we develop these ideas into something tangible! We have weekly meetings where all members come together for 1 hour to develop their projects, define their goals and get advice and insights from everyone around them. When in comes to these meetings community is very important and 10 % of your time should go towards helping other projects that you have no involvement in! Whether you have an idea or not come to our weekly meeting and develop your idea or join someone else’ s, everyone is welcome! If you believe what we believe, join us! enactus @ uccsocieties. ie UCCEnactus
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