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Read the latest news from our student ambassadors in Ireland
A day in the life: A med student in Ireland
In her first video on the blog, Malaysian Student Ambassador Ainaa Ramzani gives us a sneak peek into what it's like day-to-day as a Medicine student! From lectures in a sports stadium to virtual events, see what she gets up to in a day here - make sure to check it...
Why I chose to study in Ireland
Wondering if Ireland is the right choice? Let Abhiraj Sharma, our Student Ambassador from India, put your mind at ease as he talks us through his decision to study in Ireland. From the cost of college to a good cup of coffee - he’s got it covered! In 2016, I graduated...
A day in the life of a medical student in Ireland
Student life can be a busy one and it takes time to adjust to. Mahpara Jahan, our Singaporean Student Ambassador, is no stranger to a hectic lifestyle but she has taken early mornings and late nights in her stride! The fact that classes at University start at 9 am is...
Making the most of online learning
If you're feeling a little overwhelmed with online study don't worry, you're not alone. Nigerian Student Ambassador Avura shares his tips to take on online learning and excel! My name is Avura Jerry Ugbomine, popularly known as Jerry. I am from Nigeria and currently a...
Say sayonara to blue-light… for now anyway
Sick of having a blue-hue surround you? Our Indian Student Ambassador Deeksha Pathak tells us how she broke digital the cycle of online life! Hello Everyone! First of all, thank you for taking the time to read my blog! My name is Deeksha, I travelled to Ireland in...
Adapting to Pandemic Life: from Disappointment to Gratitude
Sneha Jheetay's entertaining first vlog was all about how to stay motivated in lockdown. In her second piece for the Ambassador programme, however, she gets a bit more philosophical. Here the Law student from UCC talks about her crazy journey to study in Ireland. ...
How Covid Changed Student Life
After his first 'diary-style' blog as a medical student, Yohan Irani from India, who is studying at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, recounts how communities in and outside college helped make student life manageable during the pandemic. He is full of praise...
5 Ways to Network During Lockdown – and Benefit into the Future
The one thing everyone has missed in lockdown more than any other is human contact - all the tiny interactions and mini-interactions we have each day, personally and professionally. But students need to build contacts and network if they want to progress, right? In...
Finding the silver lining
Do you worry that you might not like the city you decide to study in? Well, Indian Student Ambassador Simone is certainly loving Dublin! Read how Simone found the 'silver lining' of what seemed to be a dark and stormy cloud. It has been around six months now since I...
Stay home, stay sane
Netra Charya from India shares with us her top ten tips to take on student life in Ireland. Netra's tips bear in mind the fluctuating stages of lockdown the world has gone through over the past year. Each and every one of us believed that the Covid-19 surge would...