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Read the latest news from our student ambassadors in Ireland
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...
A year in my life? Or a whole life in one year?
How much can you live in a year? How much difference does a year make? Brazilian Student Ambassador Caroline Pereira discusses how the last few months changed her I ask myself these questions, and I know that to get an exact answer, I will only find it in the future....
How to win an International Scholarship
Education in Ireland Student Ambassador Feby Jose Mathew uses her first vlog to discuss one of the most prestigious educational awards in Ireland Feby outlines the many benefits of the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship and how you go about...
Ireland’s call: why Dublin is a great place for students
Saudi Arabian Student Ambassador Rayyan Mirdad has embraced the Irish way of life – craic, ceol and chat – and can’t wait for restrictions to be lifted “Why would you want to study in Ireland?" my friends all asked me. I was applying to colleges and had the...
From Vietnam to Ireland in the safest way possible
In her first vlog, Education in Ireland Student Ambassador Tran Nhat Huyen Diem charts her journey from Vietnam to Ireland This year, it's a different type of journey due to Covid-19! It's all about safety with restrictions and quarantining before joining her host...
‘You are not alone: how to stop being homesick’
It’s something we’ve all gone through! But Malaysian Student Ambassador Zi Yi Ho has some really good advice on how to beat the homesick blues It is natural to feel a bit homesick sometimes – and I have felt it too. So here are my top tips for dealing with...
Flying high in pursuit of academic success
Mandlaenkosi B Dube, who is from Zimbabwe, has found everything he needs for his aeronautical studies at UL – despite the restrictions It is a dream land but not an imaginary one. It is a lovely place, the land of the Shamrock. It is Ireland. Everything is green here...
‘I really can’t wait for you to come to Ireland!’
Great vlog from South African Student Ambassador Jesmin Ram on the five things she loves about Ireland! And, in case you were wondering what was number one, you guessed right: the Irish people! But she also loves the food, the greenery, the transport and the safety....