Our Student Blog
Read the latest news from our student ambassadors in Ireland
10 things you’ll notice when you come to Ireland
In her first blog, Student Ambassador, Grace Patterson from Canada writes about ten things that stood out to her when she stepped off the plane in Ireland. As the plane hit the ground, I lay back in my seat, eyes closed, heart pounding. I had just landed in Ireland —...
Experiencing the Irish welcome from my perspective
Irish people are known to have a number of quirks! Stephen Mbwika, Student Ambassador from Kenya, tells us of his first experiences of Ireland, its people and its weather... As a first-timer, I started experiencing the beauty of Ireland even before I landed at the...
How not to juggle school, work and social life…
In his first blog, Student Ambassador Olutoyese Oyedepo from Nigeria tells us how best to avoid the potential chaos that can come with balancing school, work, and social life... If your goal is to study in Ireland, earn some money, and enjoy the Irish social life, you...
Proud to be MIC!
Sharing your home culture is an important part of being an international student. When Student Ambassador Janaina Alves de Andrade moved from Brazil to MIC Limerick, she found an institution where she was encouraged to embrace a new culture, without forgetting her...
My Dundalk IT experience
Moving from Malaysia to Dundalk IT was a careful decision for Student Ambassador, Chen Jia Ng (Angel). But, in meeting like-minded people and bonding together through music, Angel found a home away from home... Hello there, everyone! I'm Angel, and I'm a student at...
An experience I will never forget…
Ireland is widely known for its colourful scenery, sweeping nature and vibrant culture! Student Ambassador, Catalina Arca Garcia, reveals how she is still in awe of the sights and sounds of Ireland, even after years living here… I will give you some of the reasons why...
469 days later, I rediscovered Sligo…
Finally back in Sligo after 469 days of studying online, Student Ambassador Yin Qi Koh from Malaysia is delighted to return! In her first blog, Yin tells us about her first day back exploring Strandhill, and how the overall experience has made her a better person......
Adjusting to Ireland’s freezing weather!
Student Ambassador Harshali Jagtap, is still coming to terms with the ever-changing Irish weather! Through all of the sunny-rainy-sunny intervals she has overcome personal challenges, had some amazing road-trips, and located the all-important Indian spices! Read about...
Ireland through my eyes…
The romantic beauty Ireland possesses is something many see and feel when they visit - including Chinese Student Ambassador Xinlu Li. In her first video on our YouTube channel, Xinlu showcases her perception of Ireland's inescapable romantic beauty!...
Why studying in Ireland is one of the best decisions I have ever made!
One of our Student Ambassadors from Zimbabwe, Bill Munyaradzi, has experienced the warmest of welcomes from the Irish people! Read about how happily he settled into a new country… My name is Bill Munyaradzi and I am currently studying for a Bachelor of Social Science...