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Read the latest news from our student ambassadors in Ireland
Following my bliss!
They say that if you find something you love to do, you'll never work a day in your life! Follow along as Student Ambassador Ganesh tells us how he found his bliss, and why it brought him to Ireland! Joseph Campbell, one of the world’s most respected mythologists,...
A little bit about me…
Student Ambassador Mosleh Alalyani is back on the blog but this time with a video! In his last post, he shared his first impressions in Ireland and we got to know a little about what he's been up to since arriving. Now, he is here to tell us all about why he chose to...
A gem to behold
Following his long-lasting love of Irish musicians, Student Ambassador Earn Cheong came to Ireland to pursue the subject himself! Here, he has located a rich and vibrant cultural history, breath-taking landscapes, and a place to call home... Being born under the hot...
Ireland’s beauty through my eyes
The beauty of living on an island like Ireland is that there's always a new beach to explore! Student Ambassador Peng Ge, from China, has been blown away by the country's beauty. He has marvelled at some of Ireland's most beautiful places, all while working towards...
Five things I didn’t know before coming to Ireland
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Ireland? Chilean Student Ambassador, Maria Girones, learned more about Ireland than she ever could have imagined! Read about all of it in her first blog. Hi there! I'm Maria Jose from Chile. I'm currently...
Student Guide: Surviving studying abroad
Here are Student Ambassador Pratik's top tips for surviving as an international study abroad student! From culture shock to homesickness, read on to discover his best insights when readjusting to Ireland... Studying abroad always sounds so interesting. This means...
From Malaysia to Athlone
Student Ambassador Pei Jun Lee from Malaysia has loved getting accustomed to the local culture in Athlone! Trying new foods, learning from local artists, and connecting with community groups, are just some of the amazing things that she has experienced in her new...
Life in Letterkenny: My first impressions
Having lived in Letterkenny, County Donegal since 2020, Student Ambassador Hamza Abdul Mateen from Pakistan has settled in nicely and is really enjoying the experience so far. He's gotten the chance to explore some of Letterkenny's beautiful surrounding areas thanks...
Best study breaks in Galway
Sick of your study routine? Student Ambassador Sean Hasan from Canada is living and studying in Galway and thinks he's found the perfect study breaks! Watch his video below to jazz up your study breaks ⬇️ https://youtu.be/WtIT0_2BKfk Sean is studying Medicine at the...
Top Tips: How to get a scholarship in Ireland as an international student part 1
Hoping to secure a scholarship in Ireland? Student Ambassador Giang Tran from Vietnam has gone through the process herself and came out with a scholarship! In her first video over on our YouTube channel, Giang gives us the inside scoop on applying for a scholarship to...