Day in the Life of a First Year Medicine Student: Classes, Friends, and Accommodation Tour

Andrea, a Year 1 Medicine student at RCSI, takes you through a day in her life and talks about adjusting to life at university, including a full tour of first year accommodation at Millin House and Mercer Court. What you will learn in this video: What first year student accommodation looks like at Millin House and Mercer Court What a typical day involves for a first year Medicine student, including case-based learning and lectures How to make the most of student life through clubs, societies and sports What everyday life looks like living, cooking and socialising with flatmates Practical tips for settling into first year, including managing homesickness and getting to class on time Millin House and Mercer Court offer purpose-built first year accommodation just a short walk from RCSI's main campus, giving new students an easy start to university life. Days combine academic commitments, including case-based learning sessions and lectures, with the everyday realities of shared student living, from communal kitchens to study spaces. Getting involved in clubs, societies and sports is presented as one of the best ways to build friendships and settle in during first year, alongside practical routines like cooking with flatmates and adjusting to a new city and climate. For prospective first year students, this video offers a genuine look at balancing academic life with building a new home and community at RCSI. 0:00 – Intro 0:45 – RCSI accommodation 1:47 – Room tour 4:20 – Floor tour 5:30 – Case-based learning and lecture 8:55 – Shopping for lunch 9:49 – Clubs and societies chat, settling into uni 11:05 – Pain control lecture 12:13 – Coffee break and walk around Dublin 13:11 – After uni activities 13:50 – Groceries shopping in Dunnes 15:47 – Mercer buildings and medical centre 17:00 – Cook with me 20:56 – Interviews with flatmates 23:57 – Outro #RCSI #FirstYear #MedStudent #StudentAccommodation #DayInTheLife