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From Myanmar to Dublin: Why I chose Ireland
We loved this application for the Student Ambassador programme from Myanmar student Than Sin (Mia). Ireland wasn't top of her list in the early days of researching studying abroad, but she's certain now that it's the best decision she ever made! A series of fortunate...
Six reasons to apply to the Student Ambassador programme
Why apply to be an Education in Ireland Student Ambassador? This is a good question!. Students have busy lives, so adding another commitment can seem a big ask. But if you are the right fit, magic happens. So as we head towards the start of the new term, ahead of the...
Part-Time Work Opportunities for International Students in Ireland
When it comes to working part-time while at college, work-life balance is everything. That's according to Indian student Jitesh Emmanuel, who was lucky enough to get a part-time job on campus at Cork Institute of Technology during his postgrad in Cyber Security....
Accommodation options for students in Dublin
Our Student Ambassador Israa Alzarmah has been through this so she and her fellow students are ideally suited to break down the options for you Congratulations, you made it! I wrote this blog because I struggled to find accommodation in Dublin. There were many...
The music, magic and mysticism of Galway
Indian Student Ambassador Suvarna Agnihotri was blown away by a trip to Galway with friends and highly recommends to students visiting Ireland When I was was studying in Ireland, my friends and I decided to visit the harbour city of Galway, sitting at the estuary of...
Top tips for starting your student life in Ireland
Are you coming to study in Ireland this year? Our Indian Student Ambassador Ansh Mahajan has some very helpful and timely advice I still look back to the day when I had landed in Ireland as an international student from India. My mind was flooded with mixed emotions...
Learning how to study in university
Kathryn Bordonaro, one of our American Student Ambassdors who is studying at Maynooth University, has some practical advice for students starting out on their academic career At the start of the academic year I diligently went to each of my lectures, experiencing...
How to make the best of living in Student Accommodation
Living with others in student accommodation is all about compromise and dialogue. But that doesn't mean you have to stay living with people you don't like. Approach it right, and you might just make some great friends too. In his final blog as Student Ambassador,...
What does the Data Science Master’s programme at UCC look like?
'If I had to choose one word to describe the programme, it would be “INTENSIVE”. In her final blog, Vietnamese student Tran Thi Hoang Yen tells us exactly what's involved in her one-year Master's in Data Science at University College Cork, which she decided to stay...
5 easy ways to feel less homesick
Homesick? No problem! Tiranat Srisaan Terawanji from Thailand has it all worked out when it comes to what to do to feel better when you miss home - and home cooking! When I first arrived in Ireland, I felt so excited and positive about everything. After staying for...