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10 reasons to choose RCSI
Wendy Evans-Uhegbu has studied medicine at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) for the past six years. Discover why she thinks RCSI is a top choice... Where you decide to go to medical school will have a significant role to play in the rest of your career,...
Dublin: why it’s a study abroad favourite
Friendly people, safe cities and a rich history and culture. There's lots of reasons to choose Ireland and in this blog Soumyajyoti Maji, our UCD and Indian Ambassador shares his thoughts on why Dublin is a such great place to study abroad.... What is it like to stay...
How to deal with culture shock while studying abroad
Study abroad is a challenge, an introduction to a new culture, and an emotional roller coaster at times. Steffi, our Letterkenny Institute of Technology and Malaysian Ambassador shares her top tips for tackling the change... So, what is culture shock? The minute you...
What Mechatronics Engineering at IT Sligo can offer you
Interested in Mechatronics Engineering? Read about Yew Chuan Lim's student experience at IT Sligo to learn more about this exciting discipline... Mechatronics combines mechanical, electronic, robotic and software engineering systems commonly used in major, modern...
Quick guide to combatting homesickness
No one is immune from the prodding feeling of homesickness. There isn’t an easy cure in capsule, and some days it will get you down, but these top tips from USA and NUI Galway Ambassador Olivia Hanna might help to keep your homesickness at bay... Pre-arrival: What do...
What they don’t tell you about study abroad
Study abroad is the experience of a lifetime but, as with all good things, there can be tough times. Jessie Tan, our Dublin City University Ambassador, shares her experience... I’m sure you’ve read thousands of articles or blogs about why you should study overseas and...
Coming home and realising that everything’s the same – except you!
Adjusting to life after study abroad can be tough. You might miss the sheep too! Marina Röhrich studied abroad at the University of Limerick last year and has now returned back her home university in Mannheim, Germany. Find out more about how she's found the...
Study abroad in Ireland: Pre-departure advice
Getting ready to choose a study abroad destination? Unsure of what to do next? Dheeraj Singh Rathore, a PhD UCD student from India, shares everything you need to know before departing for Ireland... When I began preparing for my arrival in Ireland as a fully funded...
Five essential apps for studying abroad in Ireland
Avoiding the rain and finding your way – Bárbara Campos Pérez, our Chilean and UL Ambassador, takes us through her five essential apps for studying abroad in Ireland ... Transport Journey Planner and Real Time Ireland are some of the applications that you must have in...
What is it like being the only international student in your year?
Xin Yi Joyce Lee from Maynooth University was the only Malaysian in her year. Find out more about her study abroad experience... For the past three years of my time here in Maynooth, I have not came across a single Malaysian student. How did that affect my way of...