TU Dublin Foundation Donor Report 2018

Gianangelo Radaelli –
Green REIT Scholar
Gianangelo Radaelli, a 3rd year
Property Economics student has been
self-funding college by working part
time over the past number of years.
From a young age he was fascinated
by the built environment. This interest
developed as he grew older and
began to learn more about property.
Having missed out on Property
Economics after his Leaving Cert,
Gianangelo completed a Post Leaving
Certificate course in Business Studies
for 2 years, achieving the results
necessary to receive a place in
Property Economics. From this point
he has continued to enjoy the course
immensely, attending events and
competitions such as the International
Real Estate Challenge in Hamburg while
maintaining a high average grade.
‘Receiving the Green REIT Scholarship
was incredible. It allowed me to focus
in on my grades and develop the skills
I would need to advance my career.
It opened up incredible opportunities
for me, such as helping me to secure
the internship I wanted, establishing
my thesis topic and maintain above
average grades each semester.
Receiving such an opportunity from
such a renowned company that I’ve
had an interest in from the beginning
has been amazing.’
Gianangelo aspires to work in the
property industry and wants to make
an impact within the sector in Ireland.
‘I like to think that I will eventually
become a Managing Director or CEO
of a property company with continued
hard work and dedication. Ultimately, I
would like to end up working for myself
investing and developing properties’.
Rachel Jones
– Musgrave MarketPlace
Scholar
Rachel Jones, a 2nd year Culinary
Arts student has been awarded the
Musgrave MarketPlace scholarship for
two years in a row.
‘Being awarded the scholarship has
meant a lot to me over the past two
years. I have used the funding from
the scholarship to pay for my college
fees which has alleviated financial
pressure and allowed me to enjoy my
time and focus on my studies. It is one
of my biggest achievements, being
able to finance my own tuition with
these scholarships and it makes me
very proud.
Studying Culinary Arts has opened
my eyes to so many new career
opportunities. I currently work in
the bakery department of my local
Supervalu, making cakes for special
occasions is my favourite part of
the job. I am looking forward to
completing my placements both this
year and in 3rd year, it is extremely
important to me to gain as much
experience as possible during my time
in University. I look forward to a future
of working with passionate people
and being a part of the very exciting
Irish food scene.’
Rachel was also recently awarded
Second Place at the 2nd International
Trophy competition in Italy entitled “A
Life in the Kitchen”
Edwin Kirwan
– Panelto Scholar
Edwin is a 3rd year mature student
studying for a Bachelor of Mechanical
Engineering after previously
completing a level 7 degree in
Engineering Technology.
After finishing school, Edwin completed
an apprenticeship in tool-making in
2007 and worked for many years
in the oil and gas product supply
industry. He always had an interest in
engineering and due to the sector he
worked in, he became more interested
in mechanical engineering. After
some years contemplating a return to
education, in 2015 he finally decided to
apply to study as a mature student. At
the time, Edwin found it difficult to give
up his full time job but in retrospect
he is very happy with his decision.
After completing the level 7 degree he
was given the opportunity to either
progress to the level 8 degree or
return to industry. After giving thought
to both options he decided to remain
within the education system.
‘I was delighted to have received the
Panelto scholarship in 2018, due to
the financial support and also the
opportunity of the work placement
that it provides. I would hope to use
the work placement as a means of
reintroducing myself into the workplace.
I have used the scholarship funding to
support my college tuition fees and also
towards my rent in Dublin.’