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Read the latest news from our student ambassadors in Ireland
Ireland: A second place to call home
When travelling to different countries around the world, oftentimes one can connect on a deeper, more familiar level to certain places. This was the case for Student Ambassador Brenda Meira who came to Ireland from Brazil and found a second place to call home... I...
Second time’s the charm!
Ariadna Carrillo Pastrana, Student Ambassador from Mexico, is back in Ireland after a seven-year break! Although the last time she was here was short-lived, Ireland made enough of an impression on her to spur her to come back - and for more than a short visit this...
A day in my life at Waterford IT
In her first video up on our YouTube channel, Student Ambassador Hai Linh Nguyen from Vietnam shows us what a typical day in her life at Waterford IT looks like. From early starts to late nights, she tries to squeeze it all in to get the most out of her time in...
Trinity College: My new home
For many of our Student Ambassadors, when they come to study in Ireland it’s their first time here but, for Daisy Gambles, Ireland is home. Living in Thailand, Daisy rarely makes it to Ireland so she’s decided to spend the next four years here instead! As I stood by...
Finding peace in Ireland
When moving from your home country to study and live in Ireland, most of the time you will have done some research and have a vague idea of what you’re getting you’re getting yourself into - but you can never fully prepare yourself for what lays ahead. Student...
A day in the life of a science student
Ever wonder what the hectic schedule of a science student looks like? Well, in her new video, Student Ambassador Olga Gragyan from Russia takes us along with her as she goes about her day! Walk with Olga as she takes us around the IT Carlow campus and shows us how she...
My Irish Adventure
Student Ambassador Alexia Ponce from El Salvador has come to Ireland and has so embraced everything the adventure has to offer. She tells us how, by taking everything in your stride, you can truly make the most out of your Irish experience… Travelling to a new place...
My life in Letterkenny
Student Ambassador Hamza Abdul Mateen from Pakistan travelled to Ireland to pursue the life he dreamed of. When he arrived in Donegal he knew it was the right place to be. From getting accustomed to the weather to exploring a new city and making new friends Hamza has...
My first impressions of Ireland
Student Ambassador Dongxie Zhao from China has been busy exploring Ireland's never-ending beauty while settling into life here. In his first video, he shares his first impressions of Ireland and gives you a taste of what life on the Emerald Isle is like!...
I am not surprised that Dublin has my heart…
Student Ambassador Natalia de Souza Araujo from Brazil tells us all about how proud she is of making the decision to study in Ireland. She has felt at home since day one and isn’t looking back! Studying abroad has been a dream of mine since I was a kid. As if it was...