Life as a student should be about having fun; going out and having a good time, socialising and meeting new people.

But this year students have lost many of their social outlets, while also having to adapt to online learning. But just how difficult has it been for college students during the Covid-19 pandemic?

Our reporter Barry Whyte has been speaking to students at UCD.

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