Our Student Blog
Read the latest news from our student ambassadors in Ireland
5 things to do during your first weeks studying abroad
Welcome to Ireland! You're part of a whole wave of fresh faces that have just arrived on our shores ready to take on the world and study abroad! It can be a little daunting we know so here's five things you should do to help with the transition... So, the months of...
My essential study abroad checklist
You’ve decided to study abroad in Ireland but what next? Anish, our NUI Galway Ambassador has created your go-to checklist. Read on…
A transatlantic tale: life after Trinity College Dublin
Ever wondered what life after study abroad is like? Former Ambassador and Trinity College student Heidi takes a look back on everything that’s happened and all the opportunities that have opened up since her study abroad experience…
How my choice to study abroad changed my life
“Studying abroad for one’s full degree is a unique, unforgettable occurrence. It opens one’s heart, mind, and is an enriching experience for any student seeking adventure.” Sydney Turner, our University College Dublin Ambassador, shares how study abroad has changed her life…
What is it like to study abroad in Ireland as a Muslim?
Mohammed, our DCU and Iraqi Ambassador shares his experience as Muslim international student in Ireland and in this blog discusses everything from his favourite mosques to fasting and the best places to find halal…
My top six places to eat in Carlow
Interested in choosing a smaller town in Ireland as your study abroad destination? Consider Carlow and don’t think for a second that it has less to offer… especially when it comes to food! Ryan, our Canadian and IT Carlow Ambassador shares his favourite spots around town…
Student travel: exploring Cong, Co Mayo
Interested in exploring Ireland while studying? Take Moria–our US and Maynooth University Ambassador’s advice and pay a visit to beautiful Cong in Co Mayo. A quaint village with a fascinating history and so much to offer…
Why I think everyone should study abroad in Ireland
Struggling to make a decision about whether studying abroad is for you? Let Maria Agusta Pramesti, our IT Sligo and Indonesian Ambassador, give you some great reasons to choose Ireland…
Looking back on my student life at AIT
There’s so much to enjoy when studying abroad at Athlone Institute of Technology and in this blog, Ambassador and Malaysian student Kean Yeap Yong, shares his AIT international student experience…
Video: living on campus at UCD
Ambassadors Sydney Turner and Sumire Komori show us what it’s like to live on campus at UCD…