Our Student Blog
Read the latest news from our student ambassadors in Ireland
Crossing the pond for more than just education
Student Ambassador and Division 1 athlete Courtney Cecere has encountered the most amazing opportunities during her study abroad experience! She has been able to play collegiate basketball with space to live a life she never even dreamed off... Growing up I...
Finding fantasy and friends in Ireland
In Ireland, Student Ambassador Mpho from South Africa has found a continual source of encouragement and reinforcement from her fellow students. She is holding onto these brilliant moments, knowing all too well how quickly they can pass! Making the journey My journey...
My new life in Ireland…
Despite remote learning, Student Ambassador Arin managed to make lifelong friends, succeed in her classes, and create an amazing new life in Ireland! Keep reading to see how she balanced it all in her first blog... I had many concerns before I moved to...
A Day in My Life Studying at University College Cork
In her first video, Student Ambassador Yifan Chen from China takes us along with her for the day as she studies, exercises, and even has time to do her grocery shop. Watch it below and see what life is like for an international student in Cork!...
Journeys through Ireland
In her second post, Student Ambassador Arina from Russia fills us in on her trips to Dublin & Galway! From cosy pubs and galleries, to rocky islands and breathtaking views, keep reading to find out how she got on... Ireland is a beautiful and very...
Cherishing Ireland, one day at a time…
Studying abroad means adjusting to a new daily routine while in a brand new country! In her first blog, Student Ambassador from India, Shivani, shares a typical day in her life with us, as she learns to appreciate her new surroundings one day at a time... 29th...
3 Reasons Why Cork is the True Capital
Is Cork the true capital of Ireland? An age-old debate! Read on to see why Student Ambassador Sandra from the USA thinks Cork wins the battle... Ask any person walking on St. Patricks street and they’ll tell you that Cork is the true capital of Ireland. Before moving...
7 Reasons to Choose RCSI
Thinking of a career in healthcare? Student Ambassador Anoushka gives 7 reasons why RCSI may be the perfect match for your study abroad experience! Choosing a university is a challenging task that all of us must undertake at some time in our lives. This will not only...
From Hong Kong to Galway
In her first blog, Eunice Young Student Ambassador from Hong Kong, tells us about her early impressions of NUI Galway. Here’s the low down of NUIG campus life, Galway city, and some handy tips and tricks she has picked up along the way… Hey there! My name is Eunice,...
When Irish eyes are smiling…
Charmed by the Irish sense of humour, Student Ambassador Blake Stephens has learned to approach some of life's most difficult moments with laughter and light-heartedness. Chauncey Olcott and George Graff Jr. were correct when writing that ‘in the lilt of Irish...