Our Student Blog
Read the latest news from our student ambassadors in Ireland
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...
Finding peace in Ireland’s nature
Getting started in a new place can be overwhelming in ways one can never really prepare for, you don’t know how you will feel in a certain situation until you’re in it. This is a lesson Student Ambassador Olivia Rampersaud from the USA found out after the fact but she...
Cork: A gem in the South of Ireland
Finding the right destination to study can be a long process but when Samantha Diaz Arcega, Student Ambassador from Mexico, found Cork she fell in love with it. She thinks she’s found the perfect place to live in Ireland - boasting diversity, architectural beauty,...
7 activities to help you settle into UCD life
When you start fresh in a new school or college it’s always best to immerse yourself in campus culture. Our Student Ambassador Tran Minh Hoang from Vietnam has made a list of activities he believes are essential when getting accustomed to life in UCD. As an...
How Moving to Ireland Changed My Life
For many, taking a leap into the unknown can be daunting, so sometimes the best thing is just to jump straight in! Student Ambassador Amrutha Girivasan did exactly that when she decided to travel from India to Ireland to study - and she doesn’t regret it one bit. ...
Autumn in Ireland: A beautiful, peaceful picture
As summer in Ireland is officially over, we look forward to the autumn as we see the colours around us change from greens to golds. It can be hard to give up the summer sun but Ireland in the autumn is even more beautiful than the summer. Take it from Vietnamese...
Hiking in Ireland
Student Ambassador Ashima Chawla from India works as a researcher but, in her spare time, she absolutely loves to hike! Ashima has overcome her fear of heights thanks to the beautiful, high and rugged landscape of Ireland! In her new video, she shows us around some of...
My application process
A friendly face to help you on your way... Shyam Bhupeshkumar Panchal is one of our Student Ambassadors from India, he has put together a short video and blog about his experience of the application process to the National University of Ireland, Galway. Hey Everyone, ...