Our Student Blog
Read the latest news from our student ambassadors in 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.
Six amazing cafés and restaurants in Dublin
Craving a caffeine fix or looking for a quiet spot to get some work done after a delicious lunch? Our ambassador from Egypt Aliaa Karam shares her top six cafés and restaurants in Dublin.
Some interesting Irish-English words we hear everyday
Our ambassador from China, Jingru Yan, explains some of the most confusing and well-beloved Anglo-Irish terms she’s learned whilst studying in Ireland.
Top tips for healthy eating on a plant based diet
Struggling to find vegetarian or vegan options in your local area? Melody Lee, our US ambassador and student of Immunology and Global Health at Maynooth University, shares her top tips for plant based eating.