Our Student Blog
Read the latest news from our student ambassadors in Ireland
Racial discrimination in Ireland
Our Nigerian ambassador and student of Biomedical Science at TU Dublin, Ruth Ikenyirimba talks about the very sensitive topic of racial discrimination in Ireland and if it should be a concern for prospective students.
Meeting people in a new city
Concerned about making friends when you come to Ireland? Our ambassador from Canada, Sara Sotirakos shares her top tips on how to branch out socially and make long lasting friendships.
Video: making a student radio show
Ever wondered how a radio show gets made? Our ambassador from the USA, and student at Mary Immaculate College in Limerick Elanor McDevitt shows us how it’s done!
Five tips for the best St Patrick’s Day ever
Our Canadian ambassador and student of Marketing and Management Strategy at Limerick Institute of technology, Spencer Sudds shares his top tips on how to celebrate St Patrick’s Day as an international student in Ireland.
Staying mentally healthy while studying Medicine
Stressed out studying? Not sure how to juggle everything and stay healthy? Our Canadian ambassador and student of Medicine at Trinity College Dublin, Sara Sotirakos shares how you can prioritise self care as a student.
Seven reasons why you should do a Master of Business at Athlone Institute of Technology
Considering Business as an option for postgraduate study? Our Vietnamese ambassador and student at Athlone Institute of Technology, Tan Long Nguyen tells us why AIT is the best option.
Managing your money as a student in Ireland
Being a student on a budget doesn’t always mean you will be broke and counting out coins to see if you can afford to pay for something. Our ambassador from Indonesia and student at Dundalk Institute of Technology, Renno Riyadi shares his best tips on managing your money, so you can enjoy life in Ireland without financial worries weighing you down.
Ten things I love about Ireland
Allow our ambassador from the USA and student at Trinity College, Michelle Galvin, to give you a unique tour of all this country has to offer with her top ten things that made her fall head over heels in love with Ireland.
Video: a taste of GMIT
Curious about Culinary Arts? Or perhaps just hungry for some good home cooking? Our ambassador from Barbados and Culinary and Gastronomic Sciences student at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Maya Joseph shares a video of her kitchen creations that will have you salivating! From tempting creamy desserts to vegan delights, the kitchens at GMIT are whipping up the next batch of world class chefs.
My favourite places to visit in Ireland
There is so much more to see and do in Ireland than what your university campus has to offer. Why not take yourself off for a day trip or even a weekend away to another part of the country to see what else the Emerald Isle can surprise you with. Our ambassador from Iraq and student at NUI Maynooth, Zumredah Ali Al-Alibasha shares her favourite places to visit.