Our Student Blog
Read the latest news from our student ambassadors in Ireland
Waterford city — a life changing destination
After six years living in Waterford, Dan Chau Thuy Nguyen, our Vietnamese Ambassador shares why she chose Waterford as her life-changing destination!
A creative day out in Dublin
Tired of doing the same thing on your day off? Sayonara Pessoa Bittencourt, our Brazilian ambassador and student of Creative Digital Media at TU Dublin Blanchardstown has the perfect remedy with her guide to a creative day out in Dublin.
Bridges, beer and beyond: a study abroad experience
One of the greatest benefits of studying abroad is the opportunity to experience a new culture. Our ambassador from India and MSc in Data and Computational Science student at UCD Ayushree Gangal tells us what she has learned during her time exploring Ireland.
Preparing for your med school exams
Stressed out about medical exams coming up? Our ambassador from Myanmar and RCSI resident Aung Kaung Sett Hein shares his top tips for studying like a pro!
How to have fun in Dublin on a student budget
Is your budget not stretching to include some fun? Let our ambassador from Germany and Business student at Griffith College Alissa Nadine Zipp show you some creative ways to have fun in Dublin on a student budget.
Getting my MSc in Immunology and Global Health at Maynooth
Our US ambassador and Maynooth University resident Melody Lee shares her story of coming to Ireland to study Immunology and Global Health.
The student cook’s best friend — the rice cooker!
Living on a student budget can be tough. Particularly when you want to eat well. Our Malaysian ambassador Muhammad Amirul Hakim Amir has a budget friendly solution for you — as long as you are willing to get creative. He shows us how to create five different meals using only a rice cooker. Have fun experimenting in the kitchen with this unlikely culinary saviour!
A photo diary: the beauty of north-west Ireland
Our Canadian ambassador and IT Sligo IT Ambassador, Colin Topliffe, shares his photographs of the beautiful north-west of Ireland. Ireland is truly a breathtaking country. I wanted to share just some of the beautiful places that north-west Ireland has to offer. I...
An international student’s guide to Irish culture
Struggling to get to grips with Irish culture? Our ambassador from Myanmar Aung Kaung Sett Hain has the tips you need for navigating bank holidays, unpredictable weather and so much more!
Surviving Dublin’s housing market — things you should know
Concerned about house hunting in Dublin? Our resident ambassador from Germany Alissa Nadine Zipp shares her top tips for navigating the housing market.