Now that you’re in college, your lifestyle is bound to change. Of course, you have more freedom and independence now but that does not mean you can do as you please. As human beings, we are still bound by the rules and regulations of society!
Really, it’s about using common sense and thinking before acting because there’s nothing cool or fun about being arrested. If you get arrested, you could end up not being allowed to graduate which is technically what you are here for in the first place...
A criminal record can affect everything from your employment prospects, travel plans to your credit rating.
Here are a few things you can quite easily be arrested for:
- Being intoxicated in a public place
- Excessive noise
- Unreasonable behaviour
- Possession of illegal substances
Most importantly, if you get a criminal record you cannot be a teacher or take up other public jobs.
That’s the law bit over with but what is REALLY important to remember is that although the craic is ninety when everyone is out mid-week, there are still tons of people living in the city and surrounding areas who have a real job to get up to in the morning. To disturb them or their property is not only unacceptable on a legal level (they have every right to call the guards) but it’s not ok on a social level. College may be a laugh but remember, you are also deemed a responsible adult by society at this point so act like one.
Our neighbours here are pretty cool. You have to hand it to them, we are not mice and they are usually much more accepting of our boisterous antics than they have to be, so appreciate that.
If you are reported for unruly behaviour outside of the college grounds, it CAN still affect your degree. Fact! It is considered as bringing the college into disrepute. So the next time in the wee hours of the morning when you’re walking home (even though the SU have told you to get a taxi) and one of your buddies looks at you with that look of devilment and says “Will we…for the laugh?” … just think about it.
You can read about the Garda Campus Watch Programme HERE!
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