Our Student Blog
Read the latest news from our student ambassadors in Ireland
Living and learning: getting to grips with life in Dublin
Taiwanese student Chao Yuan Hsu has really embraced Irish culture and now very much considers Ireland his second home Before I had planned to do a master’s in Dublin City University (DCU), I had lost my way. I felt hopeless and lonely, and my life was chaos. I had...
My Ten Tips for Saving Money
'Keep calm and enjoy yourself!' That's Malaysian student Lynn Chiam Hue Theen's message for students from abroad who want to learn about budgeting for their time in Ireland. Lynn, who is studying Law at Letterkenny Institute of Technology in Donegal, has plenty of...
Building towards a better career with WIT
Thai student Tiranat Srisaan Terawanij had already studied in Ireland so was confident WIT would be the right choice for him Working in the construction industry has always been my passion. I believe that building will never be eliminated from the world because it is...
Up the Dubs: Loving all aspects of life in the capital
Chinese student Tan Xiaozhou has embraced all aspects of life as a student in Dublin from soaking up that unique Christmas atmosphere to cheering on the Dubs I have been in Ireland for three months [December 2019] but it feels like I just arrived at the airport...
Five things to know about studying accounting
Michela Andreina Luzzi Belloni has the lowdown on how to embrace the challenge of studying abroad – and have the best time of your life! Many foreigners leave home and move to Ireland to begin a new challenge in life. I'm one of them. I’m from Chile and I came to...
Mythbusting: eight myths about studying medicine
‘You got this!’ Saudi Arabian medical student Noor Alsaeed has some brilliant advice for making sure you do the course you want to do 1. It’s hard When I had to choose what to do at college, I was torn between studying medicine, the major I really wanted, and studying...
Video diary of a day out as a tourist in Ireland (November 2019)
American student Kathryn Bordonaro enjoyed a lovely day trip to the Cliffs of Moher back in November 2019. Check out her vlog of the day here. Click link below . . . A day in Ireland as a tourist
Top tips for getting the most out of your time in Ireland
From where to shop and how to have fun, Akanksha Hariom Puniyani has some really helpful tips for students coming to Dublin for the first time When I came to Dublin, I learned a few things which I think every student should know. As a student, your biggest challenge...
How to find work in Ireland as an international student
Brazilian student Adson Faria Castro lists five ways you can improve your chances of getting a part-time job in the service industry if you are studying here as a foreign student It is well known that Ireland is a very friendly and welcoming country for international...
Nature’s way: Loving life on the banks of the lovely Lee
Indian student Suvarna Agnihotri fell in love with Cork City and found its wonderful river captivating and life-affirming The true way of living in harmony with nature is to incorporate it into our daily lives. Ireland is surrounded by water and the coastal city of...