Our Student Blog
Read the latest news from our student ambassadors in Ireland
Living and learning as a foreign student
Indian Student Ambassador Simonelle Barretto has really enjoyed her time in Ireland and hopes her vlog will inspire you to come here too Simonelle was delighted to come to study in Dublin! And her finance course has really lived up to expectations despite...
Six easy ways to keep your mind well during your studies in Ireland
Want in on six simple life-hacks to get the most out of your time studying in Ireland? Our Student Ambassador Soumily Mallick from India gives us the low-down. Being a student, I was very excited to come to Ireland to study; experience new culture, roam around, share...
A year of blissful uncertainty
Mexican Student Ambassador Rafael Contreras shares his experience of getting to know himself and reflecting upon the past year in Ireland. We’re almost halfway through the new year and, while we should still be considering our goals and plans for the year, uncertainty...
Searching for joy in hidden places
Making the ordinary extraordinary: Singaporean Student Ambassador Mahpara tells us how to enjoy the little things in life To look for joy in hidden places, with the threat of isolation looming, has proven difficult this past year. The ‘Covid university experience’ has...
Making sure you have the best start to the day
Student Ambassador Prisca Chipao, who is from Malawi, shares her secrets for getting a healthy and clears start in the morning We all have different ways of staying healthy in body and healthy in mind - particularly during lockdown. Student Ambassador Prisca Chipao...
The importance of looking after yourself at all times
It has been a very strange year for so many of us. So it's important that we look after ourselves! In her video, Sri Lankan Student Ambassador Indika Mahanama has some great tips on self-care - ones we'd all benefit from following! Check it out on our YouTube channel....
Studying abroad: Life during the pandemic
Want to know what it's like studying abroad during a pandemic? Chinese Student Ambassador LuRen shares a little insight into life in Ireland. In September of last year, I took the leap to study abroad in Ireland. After more than ten hours of flying, I landed in...
Why I chose to study in Ireland
Malaysian Student Ambassador Irdina Jasme has some really useful advice for any student coming from abroad to study in Ireland The twist Of course, studying abroad is a dream for lots of students and that includes me. But what made me choose Ireland? Well to be honest...
Making the most of my mornings
Really cool vlog here by Jessy Fong about how she starts her day as a student in Waterford Jessy also has some really positive thoughts on life, studying and taking time for yourself. You can view it here on our YouTube channel. Enjoy! Jessy, who is from Malaysia, is...
Does studying abroad help you to become more independent?
Indian Student Ambassador Bindhu Purushothaman had lots of anxiety about coming to study in Ireland but she is now glad she made that choice Being an independent or dependent person is a choice which we make in life. I am Bindhu Purushothaman, born and raised in...