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Read the latest news from our student ambassadors in Ireland
Life in Athlone
In his first video on our channel, Malaysian Student Ambassador Jun Jie Khong shows us what life is like in the Irish Midlands where he's spent the last few months... From arriving in Ireland to day-to-day life in Athlone, County Westmeath, Jun Jie has perfectly...
Adapting to life on the Emerald Isle
When you move to a new country, it’s the little things that get you by; talking to friends and family or little reminders of home in your room, but it can be easy to rely on these things when feeling homesick. Indian Student Ambassador Annora Dsouza tells us how she...
13 peaks of Ireland: picnics, buddies and mental health!
A big fan of adventure and Irish nature, Brazilian Student Ambassador Heloisa Lemmertz shares her struggle with missing home and overcoming the challenges of living in a new country. She found peace by means of mountaineering and has tackled 13 peaks in Ireland on her...
Journey to a home away from home
Indian Student Ambassador Ashima Chawla believes Ireland is the land of opportunity. She has been in Ireland for almost six years now and hasn’t looked back. From a Master’s to a PhD, Ashima has taken every opportunity that’s come her way... Ireland has always been my...
My Experience: Why I Love Ireland
Ever wonder why so many students decide to study in Ireland? In his first video on our channel, Student Ambassador Darrell Bardayan tells us why he thinks coming to Ireland is a no-brainer - he loves it here! Watch Darrell's new video over on our YouTube channel here!...
Bray: A perfect spot to spend a sunny day
Wondering how to spend your weekend? The sun in shining and the beach is calling so why not take Hasan Sabir’s advice and spend the day in Bray? In his first appearance on the blog, Pakistani Student Ambassador Hasan tells us why he thinks Bray is the ideal location...
A Day in My Life in 30 Seconds
Student Ambassador Jesmin Ram from South Africa is back with another video! This time, she shows us what a typical day in her life looks like during the academic year. Her 30-second video is packed with study, chores and relaxation... Watch it here! Jesmin is pursuing...
Top Tips: The essentials for moving abroad
Does packing make you feel overwhelmed and a little stressed? Well, fear not! Canadian Student Ambassador, and first-time poster, Cassidy Raniowski has a little checklist for you before you go off to study abroad... When faced with the proposition to study abroad by...
Why more women should pursue engineering
Engineering is said to be a man’s world but for no other reason than a misassigned stereotype… Student Ambassador Feby Jose Mathew from India is a big engineering advocate and is here to dispel this archaic way of thinking! When I first visited Waterford Institute of...
Shop with me in Ireland
The weekly shop may not be the most exciting part of your week but, during times of Covid-19 and multiple lockdowns, you have to make your own fun! That's just what Malaysian Student Ambassador Jessy Fong does! In her second vlog on our channel, she brings us out...