Our Student Blog
Read the latest news from our student ambassadors in Ireland
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...
My favourite Dublin places to eat, drink and party
Studying abroad in Ireland is an amazing opportunity for anyone, and school work should be kept as a first priority. That being said, you can’t let school work completely take over your time! Jacob Petel, our Canadian and IT Tallaght Ambassador, shares his top city...
From Russia with love: Why I chose Ireland
Many study abroad students spend time agonising over their destination choice. From language barriers to the course options, there are so many things to consider. Yulia Velikdus, our Russian and University of Limerick Ambassador shares her reasons for choosing...
Six years in medical school and all I’ve learned are these 15 things?
Ok, so it's probably a little more than just 15... From the importance of punctuality to dealing with failure, Wendy Evans-Uhegbu, our Royal College of Surgeons Ireland Ambassador shares some nuggets of wisdom she's gathered over the past six years of study... Library...