Our Student Blog
Read the latest news from our student ambassadors in Ireland
Starting student life in Ireland during Covid-19
Malaysian Student Ambassador Wong Chong Yeow has had plenty of new experiences while starting his studies at the Athlone Institute of Technology When I reached Ireland, I felt relaxed. I love the atmosphere, the history and basically everything about Ireland. This is...
Studying interactive media: creative and practical approach
Vietnamese student Quy Nguyen Van is delighted to have secured an internship in digital media based on work he did for his Master's in Interactive Digital Media in Griffith College Dublin. And while the pandemic has meant he hasn't travelled in Ireland as much as he...
Broadway, chocolate and medicine: you really can have it all
In this wonderful piece, Nigerian Student Ambassador Oluwakanyisola Netufo tells how she embraced life, culture and fun while studying medicine in Dublin (pre-Covid) When I was applying to study medicine, one worry I had was being stuck doing this one thing for the...
Tips for preparing for a master’s in Ireland
Nigerian student Nsikak Nyah had to adjust to a lot when he arrived in Ireland, but he is loving the challenge, and in this piece he shares all the things he would love to have known before he came to study at Limerick Institute of Technology for his Master's in...
Get out of your comfort zone: it’s worth it!
To make the most of her time in Ireland doing Business Studies at Griffith College Dublin, Indian student Megha Rawat had to overcome her natural shyness. But getting out of her comfort zone has been worth the effort, and today Ireland is her home from home. I have...
Working on the frontline during Covid-19
Brazilian Student Ambassador Camila Faria had the additional challenge of being a healthcare assistant while studying but has managed to do both Hello everyone! What’s the craic? Let me introduce myself. My name is Camila and I am from Brazil. I am currently pursuing...
Ireland vs India: how the academic approach differs
It didn't take long for Indian student Harsh Vardhan Rai to realise that the approach to academic study in Ireland is very different to that of his home country of India, but he's enjoying the challenge! Harsh, who is doing an MSc. Computer Science (Data Science) at...
Why I chose Ireland as a place to study AI
Nigerian student Avura Jerry Ugbomine really did his homework about where to study for his Master's degree in Computing and Artificial Intelligence. And he really feels Ireland is exactly where he needs to be. My name is Avura Jerry Ugbomine from Nigeria. I am a...
A day in the life of a medical student in Dublin
Yohan Irani, who is from India and a second-year medical student in Dublin, takes us on a lovely tour of the city. Yohan also describes what it's like to be studying medicine under Covid-19 restrictions - including getting regular Covid tests. You get a great sense of...
Simple remedies to cure those homesick blues
Canadian Student Ambassador Karin Ishak has made Ireland her second home but she also knows it can be hard to be away from family and friends I’m known for suffering from the ‘fear of missing out’. I understand that leaving your home can be as exciting as it can be...