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Read the latest news from our student ambassadors in Ireland
3 Tips to secure a part-time job in Ireland
No experience? No problem. In her second blog, Student Ambassador Brenda shares her top tips for landing a part-time job in Ireland. She guides us through the process so... if you need to look for a job, keep reading! Before we start this blog post, I would like to...
Irish Food – not just potatoes!
Irish people do love their potatoes! However, there is so much more in Irish cooking to be explored! Student Ambassador Viviane tells us about some of the food she has encountered since moving here from Brazil. Keep reading to find out what some of her favourite...
Five free things to do in Cork City
Surviving on a student budget can be difficult sometimes, but fear not because South African Student Ambassador Mpho Taole is here to share five things to do in Cork City for free! In her new video, she takes us on a tour of Cork City, taking in some of the best views...
Attending my dream university – Trinity College Dublin
Getting to study at your dream university is a once in a lifetime opportunity! Student Ambassador Estelle fulfils her dream of attending at Trinity College Dublin, and so far, the experience is everything she hoped for, and more... The decision to quit my job, pack my...
First impressions of UCC
Student Ambassador Wenjun Li from China takes us on a tour of the three most popular spots on the University College Cork campus! Follow along for the beginning of her journey as she explores her new surroundings... Because I arrived a few days before the start of...
4 things I love about Ireland
There are so many reasons why students fall in love with Ireland... our cities, the nightlife, the outdoor activities, bars and restaurants, our humour, the people, it is an endless list! Each reason is deeply personal to students. Student Ambassador My Doan from...
Coming to Ireland: My story
Moving to a new country to live, work and study can be a daunting leap to take but, in the right place, with the right people, all your worries melt away... In her first video over on our YouTube channel, Student Ambassador Sanya Bajaj from India reflects upon her...
My home away from home
For half-Irish, half-Saudi Arabian Student Ambassador Nayyara, coming to Ireland to study was never about relocating, it was about returning to her home away from home. She learned to balance her studies and her social life, as she embraces her Irishness and life in...
Ireland: A great decision
"When I was still in Mexico I never imagined how much my life was about to change..." Following in his brother's footsteps, Student Ambassador Italo Fabrizio Villagómez Delgado from México came to Ireland full of hope and excitement. Now, he has settled in nicely and...
A day out in Sligo
Fancy a quick trip to Sligo? In her new video live on our YouTube channel, Student Ambassador Yin Qi Koh from Malaysia shows us around Sligo Town! She's come to know Sligo pretty well now and wants to share some of her favourite spots with you - check out her video...