Chemists/Pharmacies
Chemists stock a wide range of non-prescription medicines and the chemist can advise you on which is the most suitable for your complaint or on whether or not you need to consult a doctor.

International Students and Employment
Full time students are allowed top take up ‘casual’ paid employment of up to 20 hours per week during term/semester time and full-time during college vacations. When a student takes up part-time work on this basis, a work permit is not required, but potential employers will want to satisfy themselves that the person applying for part-time work is legally resident in Ireland as a student. The college provides documentation for this purpose.

Before starting employment it is necessary to obtain a PPS number from the Social Welfare Office in Drogheda. The college will issue you with documentation confirming that you are a registered full time student in Drogheda.

Intending students are still required to satisfy the Irish authorities in advance, when applying for an entry visa, that they have sufficient funds for their period of study, without recourse to casual work in Ireland.

Driving in Ireland
Cars are driven on the left-hand side of the road.

Arrival at College
The first week of term is dedicated to ensuring that you are comfortable and at home in your new surroundings. We therefore have an Induction Week which will give you the opportunity to meet our staff, socialise with other students and get to know the local area. The timetable during Induction Week also provides time for essential tasks such as setting up your bank account and organising your medical insurance.
Royal Business College has a lot to offer you and we look forward to welcoming you to the college in the near future.

Airport Transfers
We will organise to collect you from the airport and transfer you to your new accommodation. However, you must organise this with the college well in advance of your arrival. These is no fee for the service.

Emergencies
A 24-hour emergency telephone number is provided to all host families in case a problem of a serious nature arises. The school can also call on hospitals, doctors, dentists and other health professionals if a student requires attention. Where the student does not have adequate English, a translator is close by to help.

Health Insurance for EU Nationals:

From 1st June 2004 the E111 and a number of other 'E' forms (i.e. E128) have been replaced by a new European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). The EHIC must be obtained in the home country before departure. ( www.epha.org/a/1333 ). You may also wish to avail of additional private health insurance through VHI Healthcare or BUPA Ireland.

Health Insurance for Non-EU Nationals:
Non EU nationals are required to have medical insurance for the duration of their stay in Ireland. This is an immigration requirement and proof of medical insurance will be required by the immigration authorities.
The Voluntary Health Insurance Board
V.H.I House
70, South Mall Cork.
Tel: +353 21 277188
Website: http://www.vhi.ie                 Or