Simple remedies to cure those homesick blues
Canadian Student Ambassador Karin Ishak has made Ireland her second home but she also knows it can be hard to be away from family and friends
Travel broadens the mind – and the medicine
Canadian Student Ambassador Karin Ishak is getting to see the world while studying at medicine in Galway
Studying in Ireland versus studying in Canada
Canadian Student Ambassador Eliza Lee outlines the major differences between the approaches in the two countries
The benefits of work-based learning
Alissa Facchinato, who is studying Travel & Tourism Management at Tralee Institute of Technology, believes the hands-on work part of the programme was a huge help
Having the energy to make the right choice
Our Student Ambassador Will Stover is fascinated by energy systems and how his home country Canada has a different approach to Ireland’s
Making the grade: how the Irish system works
Have no fear! Canadian student Jake Elliott has some really good advice – and some myth-busting tips – for any foreign student confused by the different grading system used in Ireland
My Favourite Things to Do in Tralee – there are plenty!
You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to things to do in charming Tralee. At least according to Canadian Alissa Facchinato, who is studying Travel & Tourism Management at Tralee IT on Ireland’s beautiful Wild Atlantic Way. In her blog, she lets us in on her favourite activities in this seaside Kerry town.
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Fit for purpose for South African student in Maynooth
For South African student Matthew Donovan Alborough, being a student athlete at Maynooth University was the perfect way to kick off a successful year of studying and playing rugby.
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Sligo: The Wild Atlantic Way on Your Doorstep
She found it hard to narrow down her list of favourite places in her adopted county of Sligo, but Institute of Technology student Eliza Lee, from Canada, finally settled on three.
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Stepping out of your comfort zone
Coming to study in Ireland on your own may seem daunting, but it is worthwhile and will help your education and build your character. So says Will Stover from Canada, who maintains that choosing to study in Ireland was a great way to get out of his comfort zone.
Ireland, the gateway to Europe
Ireland is a gem of a country all on its own, but with ample opportunities to explore the rest of Europe right on your doorstep, you might want to consider doing a little bit of travelling while you’re here. Our ambassador from Canada and student at IT Sligo, Karen Markovich shares her experience of travelling through Europe while based in Ireland. (more…)
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. (more…)