"Being an ambassador allowed me to greatly develop my public speaking skills and confidence"
Access Service
Access Ambassadors
The Access Service recruits a team of student ambassadors each year who have joined Dublin City University (DCU) through the Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) scheme. These ambassadors support younger students by sharing their experiences of transitioning to university. They also inspire young people from disadvantaged backgrounds who are considering college as an option.
The Access Service relies on these ambassadors to operate its outreach program effectively. In March 2024, DCU Access recruited 25 new ambassadors who received comprehensive training to deliver various outreach programs in our partner schools during the 2024-25.
Access Ambassadors 2024-5
The participation of ambassadors in our activities also provides them with opportunities to gain confidence and enhance their leadership and presentation skills.
What Ambassadors Said...
"It has made me even more passionate about accessible education and from meeting many students, relieved that so many do have an interest in going to University"
"I have gotten better at managing my time. and being able to read the crowd and cater to my talks to those in attendance"
"It allows me to be the support system many don't have in their lives, especially if they have come from a disadvantaged background like I had. I know how hard it was to break out of the generational cycles and now I want to show others it is possible with the supports we can offer"
Do check out our podcast series DCU Access student stories and listen to our Access students sharing their journey to college, the barriers they overcame and the support they received on their way to and throughout university.
If you are a DCU Access student and would like to learn more or get involved as an Access Ambassador, please contact access@dcu.ie