Our Student Blog
Read the latest news from our student ambassadors in Ireland
Study abroad: questions, answers and lessons learned
Thinking about studying abroad but have a million questions racing through your mind? Already applied, been accepted and now thinking “what next”? Kristen, our IT Sligo and Canadian Ambassador, can relate. Check our her never-ending list of things she has learned in during her study abroad experience…
Should I work while studying abroad?
Whether undertaking a full-time or part-time course, many international students will be faced with the option of taking employment while studying abroad. It’s great for your CV and future job prospects but it can impact study time. Graziele, a Marketing master’s student at the National College of Ireland, debates the pros and cons…
Choosing Donegal and LYIT
Thinking about studying in Ireland? Why not think about Letterkenny Institute of Technology in Donegal? Giovana Gomes Boldrini shares her experience…
Information Technology Management at IT Carlow
Find out more about what’s involved in IT Management from Karthik, our Indian Ambassador, and discover why IT Carlow could be the perfect choice for you …
Studying abroad: managing the challenges and grasping the opportunities
As an international student, whether an undergraduate or postgraduate, you’ll have the chance to gain exposure to expertise and new perspectives in your chosen field of study. Couple this with a different culture, a brand new lifestyle, unique challenges and equally unique opportunities all in a lovely place like Ireland… it’s hard to imagine any negatives, but there can be challenges. Shubham, our Indian and NUI Galway Ambassador fills us in on both sides…
Why choose Marketing and Sales at IT Sligo?
“It has been an amazing experience, an emotional roller-coaster where I’ve gained friends and knowledge for life.” Find out more about why Swet Mei Tiang chose Marketing and Sales and the Institute of Technology Sligo as her study abroad choice…
In pursuit of happiness…
In this blog, Cindy, our Limerick Institute of Technology Ambassador from Barbados takes us on a philosophical journey and offers some great tips on fulfilling your purpose…
Study abroad: three reasons you should go for it…
Yujun, our Shannon College of Hotel Management Ambassador, shares three reasons why she thinks studying abroad is a great idea…
UCD: international student secrets
Jing Lim lifts the lid on some secrets she’s uncovered as a student in University College Dublin – from drinks to study spots…
Completing a degree abroad at the Cork Institute of Technology: challenges vs. rewards
Hanna Johnson, our Canadian and Cork Institute of Technology Ambassador shares her thoughts on the challenges and rewards of choosing complete a degree abroad…