Our Student Blog
Read the latest news from our student ambassadors in Ireland
How study abroad changed my life
Moving away from home may not be a big deal for some. Moving to another continent on the other hand, is a big deal for everyone. Jacob, our ITT Dublin Ambassador tells us how studying abroad in Ireland changed his life... Moving to Ireland is an amazing feat, and you...
Why study law?
Interested in pursuing a career in law? Aishwarya Jha, our Trinity College Dublin Ambassador, tells us why the legal system matters and what drew her to undertake a law degree... My response to “why law?” has been “why not?” since my uncles and aunties started asking...
Five reasons to choose Shannon College of Hotel Management
Three years ago Aisling Tyndall packed up her life in New Jersey and moved across the Atlantic Ocean to Ireland to attend the Shannon College of Hotel Management. In this blog she shares five reasons why it was such a great choice... I was told by literally all of my...
FAQs: Accounting at Waterford IT
Seen Mun Chung is from Malaysia and studying for her BA (Hons) in Accounting in Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT). In this blog she shares answers to five of the most frequently asked questions she is asked about her course... Why did you choose to study...
Why the people you meet abroad are the absolute worst
Mary Elizabeth Morey, our Griffith College Dublin and US Ambassador, shares a few reasons why the people you'll meet are one of the best parts studying abroad, and the hardest thing to leave.... When you study abroad, you meet a wide variety of people. You meet...
Five reasons to study computer science in Ireland
Thinking about Computer Science? Think of Ireland. Elena Montes, our University College Cork Ambassador gives you five good reasons to pack your bags... Some may ask, “Why Ireland?” And, more specifically, “Why computer science?” Well, in order to help people who may...
Six foods to try in Ireland
Food, glorious food! Trinity College Dublin international student Sarah Doyle shares six essentials to try in Ireland... Irish breakfast A breakfast of rashers, sausages, black pudding, beans, and toast will fill you up and keep you going through a long day. A ‘full...
Getting involved in the DCU Students’ Union
Chinmay Kadam, our Dublin City University Ambassador shares some information on how the DCU Student Union works, how you can get involved and why it's such an important part of student life... Joining the SU is only the first step The primary role of the Union is to...
Money saving tips for students
Find a free lunch, buy in bulk and be shop-savvy – just a few money saving tips from RCSI medical student Samy Beshay... As we know, being a student can be hard sometimes. Being a student abroad can be even more difficult. You're away from home, often in a country...
Four ways to relax in Galway during exam season
It's that time of year again! If you are stressed out and studying on the west coast, Jess Furney, our National University of Ireland Galway Ambassador, has four top tips to help you chill out in the run up to exams... April and May here are composed of an estimated...