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Read the latest news from our student ambassadors in Ireland
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...
How to spice up your life in Limerick
Indian Student Ambassador Deborah Mary Matthew tells you how to have fun without spending all your money Everyone is in some sort of routine on a daily basis, whether it’s morning exercise, watering plants or having a shower at a specific time of the day. Doing these...
Overcoming the Mexican food challenge in Ireland
Mexican Student Ambassador Brenda Mondragón Toledo, who was studying at University College Cork, has some tips for making sure you eat well when studying abroad As Mexicans, food is a central part of our lives. Our lives revolve around food, and we consider our dishes...
Guide to Galway: Good Vibes in the City of Tribes
The City of Tribes, as Galway is known, is a top destination for international students looking to study in Ireland, and it’s easy to see why. In this week's city guide, we bring you some of the best things to see and do in Galway city and offer information on...