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Studying During the Covid-19 Pandemic as a UCD Smurfit Student
Tran Nhat Huyen Diem is back with another vlog! This time, our Vietnamese Student Ambassador takes us on a journey from 2020 to now! Having survived college throughout a pandemic and all that came with it, she shows us what her year looked like. Take a look at Tran's...
Adapting to life in Ireland and student life during the pandemic
Coming from Nigeria, Blaise Ben-Chika, or Beno to friends, has had to adjust to Ireland as well as adjusting to the situation the pandemic put students all around the world in. In his first blog post, he opens up about his experience in Ireland, as well as giving us a...
When diversity meets delicious: Food in Dublin City
Many students miss the taste of home during their time studying abroad but thankfully, Ireland has plenty of options to choose from no matter where you're from. Harsh Vardhan Rai from India was worried that he wouldn't be able to find the flavours of home in Ireland....
Are you a beach or a mountain person?
Bindhu Purushothaman, a Masters student originally from India, writes about the stunning natural landscape in Ireland and her experiences travelling the country to visit the numerous mountains, hills, cliffs and beaches.
A wander around UCD campus : Than Sin
Mia Than Sin brings us on a journey through the UCD campus! Join her and take in all of the beautiful scenes in her most recent vlog.
Why I chose to study in Ireland
Deciding where to study is a big decision, even bigger when you’re deciding to move country to do so! In her latest blog Elfi Chan Jing Ee, Malaysian Student Ambassador, tells us why she decided to study in Ireland and what she thinks of the Emerald Isle. Decision...
A day in my life: Rafael Contreras
Mexican Student Ambassador Rafael Contreras is back, this time with a vlog! Rafael filmed this one during one of the many lockdowns we've had here in Ireland in the past year but he still managed to seize the day! Spend a Sunday with Rafael and have a watch of his...
My daily life during the pandemic
Lockdown living is something no one wants to go through again! But, with the year flying by, our minds tend to reflect on what a year it's been. Our Malaysian Student Ambassador Joey Lim Loo Yi, looks back on her time in lockdown and shows us what her average day...
How I stayed productive while learning online
Considering the past college year has been spent online, you’ve probably adjusted to ‘the new normal’ pretty well by now. But, if you’re still getting to grips with online learning keep reading! Student Ambassador Nsikak Nyah from Nigeria shares his tips to keep you...
Five daily steps for students studying during the pandemic
Feeling a little unmotivated? In need of some guidance? Well, look no further! Our Mexican Student Ambassador Brian Martinez has five steps for you to follow to get you up and out during your days of online study! Check out Brian's new video up on our YouTube channel...