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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...
Serene and scenic landscapes in Maynooth
Great shots of Maynooth and beyond in this fab video by Indian Student Ambassador Avantika Singh Wonderful vlog here by Avantika Singh! She perfectly captures the joys of studying at Maynooth and the fabulous landscapes you can enjoy there. Avantika, who is one of our...
How to find a part-time job in Ireland
Malaysian Student Ambassador Yow Jia Yee has some really helpful tips on how to find a job if you are studying in Ireland I found a job in my first month in Ireland. Follow these three rules to find a job and pay attention to the dos and don’ts . . . First rule: Stay...
Staying strong in the face of adversity
Brazilian Student Ambassador Sandra Rocha has some pretty cool advice about what to do when you feel like giving up - and we've all felt like that in the past year or so Going to college was not really a dream of mine. When I came to Ireland, the idea was just to take...