Our Student Blog
Read the latest news from our student ambassadors in Ireland
Study abroad: discovering Athlone
Thinking of pursuing your education in Ireland with the Athlone Institute of Technology? Wondering what is waiting for you here in the town of Athlone? Look no further, Paul Heng our Student Ambassador spills the beans on what to expect... Athlone is a small town...
10 things to do when you arrive in Ireland
Newcomers to any country can feel lost and confused. Don't worry, we can help! Guneet Kaur, our University College Dublin Ambassador shares 10 tips to help you hit the ground running as an international student in Ireland... Find a house This is important, especially...
Things to see and do while studying in Ireland
Giovani is a Government of Ireland scholar studying for his MA in Applied Linguistics at Mary Immaculate College. In this blog, he shares some of favourite things to see and do in Ireland - from embracing nature to its culture highlights... Ok. I think the best way...
Student travel in Ireland: Killarney and Dingle
The Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) Malaysian Society organises trips throughout the year and these getaways for students are a great way to take a well-earned break from study. Seen Mun Chung, our Malaysian Ambassador, tells us about her memorable visit to...
My study abroad life: learning to party in Dublin
Yi Wu, our Dublin Business School Ambassador was born and raised in China and has never been abroad before. She has experienced plenty of different things since arriving to study abroad, including lots of social events and parties that she had never been exposed to...
Five ways that study abroad changed my life
Do you tend to stay in your comfort zone, fear failure and avoid taking risks? Do you want to strive to become more outgoing and sure about yourself? If the answer is "yes" then you should read this post and consider studying abroad in Ireland! Lim Yew Chuan, our IT...
UCD & Teagasc: choosing my PhD in Biological and Environmental Science
Dheeraj shares his experience of studying for his PhD in Ireland with University College Dublin and Teagasc – from why he chose Ireland as a destination to advice on applying for fully funded research and scholarships... It’s been four years since I first arrived in...
Five time management tips for study abroad college students
Study abroad is a whole lot of fun but it does involve study time! Steffi Sung Yi Chuah in a Business Management student at Letterkenny IT (LYIT) and in this blog she gives you advice on time management, helping you to focus on academics and make the most of your time...
Choosing Maynooth University for postgrad studies abroad
Looking for some guidance on choosing a study abroad destination for your postgrad studies? Souvik Roy is a Taught Masters Scholarship Student in Electronic Engineering at Maynooth University and in this blog he shares why leaving India for Maynooth was a great...
Studying biotechnology in Ireland
Find out more about studying Biotechnology in Ireland from Wagner Hernandes, our Brazilian Ambassador and Government of Ireland Scholar. Currently studying a MSc in Biotechnology at University College Cork, he explains more about the industry and why Ireland is a...