by Associate Editor | 9 Aug, 2021 | from: India, TU Dublin
My name is Vikash Shrivastava and I am a Masters student at TU Dublin, studying data science. I am originally from a small town in India called Steel City, Jamshedpur. It is 7,869 km from Dublin so I am pretty far from home!
I am a blogger, a passionate cyclist, an athlete, and a watercolour artist. I love Ireland because it has the friendliest and most welcoming people in the world. I chose Ireland for my higher education as it is the most beautiful country in Europe and I wanted to cycle here. Ireland is an amazing place to bike around, with some spectacular trails.
My first Cycle Ride to Wicklow
In December of 2020, I cycled from Dublin to the Wicklow mountains covering 100 kilometres in 4 hours. Wicklow is a town in County Wicklow, it is on the East Coast of Ireland. The Wicklow Mountains form the largest continuous upland area in the Republic of Ireland. The mountains are a 45 kilometre bike ride from Dublin’s city centre, I cycled to the Wicklow mountains to see the Guinness lake.
A selfie I took after reaching 44 kilometres, near the Wicklow climb.
My 2nd Cycle Ride from Dublin to Howth
Howth is a village which is 15 kilometres from Dublin. After my first exam break, I went to Howth on bike, covering 65 kilometres. This ride is very special to me as the route to Howth is very scenic, especially around North Bull Island. During my ride to Howth, I met a few locals on my way and spoke with them about the weather in Howth and Irish culture. The ride to Howth was very challenging. I needed to trek for around 4 kilometres with my bicycle, as it was a very rainy day and it was difficult to ride on the tracks. I ended up trekking, hiking, and cycling!
My 3rd Cycle to the Dublin Mountains.
Before coming to Ireland, I had never seen snow! Early one January morning, I heard that Dublin will be facing heavy snow and I was incredibly excited – I wanted to go for my first cycle ride in the snow to the Dublin Mountains.
The Dublin Mountains, where I cycled 35 kilometres. This is my first bike ride in the snow!
As somebody who loves to travel, and who loves nature – I find studying in Ireland to be a massive gift and one of the best things I’ve ever done. I feel very grateful to have the chance to explore Europe and to meet locals on my bike.
I would like to thank Education in Ireland for giving me this opportunity to share some of my experiences of Ireland and why I love being in Ireland so much.
Thanks,
Vikash
by Associate Editor | 6 Aug, 2021 | from: India, Griffith College Dublin
Finding accommodation in Dublin is a hard task for anyone, but it can be especially hard as an international student…
Indian Student Ambassador Megha Rawat knows first-hand just how difficult finding somewhere to live can be but now, through her experience, she wants to pass on what she has learned to those who are struggling! (more…)
by Associate Editor | 6 Aug, 2021 | from: India, Technological University of the Shannon
Take a walk around the town of Clonmel, County Tipperary with Indian Student Ambassador Annora Dsouza! She brings us up mountains, hills and around the town to show us what Clonmel has to offer… (more…)
by Associate Editor | 4 Aug, 2021 | Atlantic Technological University ATU, from: India, Letterkenny Institute of Technology
The style of teaching and studying in Ireland is quite different than what you might be accustomed to in your home country, but sometimes different can be better… Student Ambassador Steven son Koninti Mark from India was blown away by the Irish style of teaching and learning and believes he’s made one of the best decisions ever choosing to study in Ireland! (more…)
by Associate Editor | 29 Jul, 2021 | Dublin City University, from: India
Student Ambassador Rohan Gupta from New Delhi, India shares his checklist of everything you’ll need on your new adventure in Ireland. He’s packed a lot into the list but better safe than sorry! (more…)
by Associate Editor | 28 Jul, 2021 | from: India, TU Dublin
Harsh Vardhan Rai is one of our Student Ambassadors from India. In his latest blog post, he gives us his views on online study during the pandemic. With pros and cons, highs and lows, Harsh has some very interesting opinions on the matter of online learning… (more…)
by Associate Editor | 23 Jul, 2021 | from: India, National College of Ireland
Moving thousands of miles away to study abroad can raise a lot of questions; will I be able to go it alone? Will I make friends? How will I manage my newfound independence? Lots of little worries that can sometimes be hard to shake but, at the end of the day, it’s better to just go with the flow and take new experiences and challenges in your stride.
Student Ambassador Bindhu Purushothaman from India has faced her fears and embraced the challenge of having to adapt to become independent… (more…)
by Associate Editor | 20 Jul, 2021 | from: India, Limerick Institute of Technology, Technological University of the Shannon
When you move to a new country, it’s the little things that get you by; talking to friends and family or little reminders of home in your room, but it can be easy to rely on these things when feeling homesick. Indian Student Ambassador Annora Dsouza tells us how she gets by adapting and facing the challenge head-on when feeling homesick… (more…)
by Associate Editor | 19 Jul, 2021 | Athlone Institute of Technology, from: India, Technological University of the Shannon
Indian Student Ambassador Ashima Chawla believes Ireland is the land of opportunity. She has been in Ireland for almost six years now and hasn’t looked back. From a Master’s to a PhD, Ashima has taken every opportunity that’s come her way… (more…)
by Associate Editor | 15 Jul, 2021 | from: India, Waterford Institute of Technology
Engineering is said to be a man’s world but for no other reason than a misassigned stereotype… Student Ambassador Feby Jose Mathew from India is a big engineering advocate and is here to dispel this archaic way of thinking! (more…)
by Associate Editor | 14 Jul, 2021 | Dublin City University, from: India
From India, Shivani Bhat shares her experience of moving to Ireland and all that came with it. In her first blog, Shivani tells us how she managed to settle into her new life in Dublin while facing a few unexpected challenges! (more…)
by Associate Editor | 12 Jul, 2021 | Atlantic Technological University ATU, from: India, Letterkenny Institute of Technology
My name is Steven, I’m from India and I’m currently pursuing a master’s in computing in Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT).
Choosing Ireland
I chose to move to Ireland for my higher education because Ireland is a hub of new developments and advancements.
Ireland is one of the safest and friendliest countries in the world, the crime rate in Ireland is almost negligible. Irish people are also famously welcoming people and therefore hospitality plays a large role in Irish culture.
In my opinion, the Irish education system is one of the best education systems in the word, making it an attractive place for international students. Ireland is home to the headquarters of several top companies such as Google, Microsoft, DELL, and many more. There are also many research institutes in Ireland.
Studying in Ireland gives me an opportunity to achieve my goals and ambitions in the field of research.
Choosing a course
I chose to study a MSc Computing in Big Data analytics because it has a tremendous influence on everyday life, playing a critical role in every area of society.
Few recent advances have rivalled the speed of growth or scope of usage for information technology. In all fields of industry, research, and engineering; this has been an invaluable weapon and the foundation of a variety of digital services.
Although computer technology underpins virtually every part of our everyday life, many of us do not realise how much we are relying on it. The computer science degrees give students an appreciation of computer system concepts and a variety of key IT skills.
I chose Letterkenny because it is an ideal place for nature lovers. County Donegal was crowned the “the coolest place on the planet” by National Geographic. It is famous for spectacular landscapes and beaches.
Steven Son Koninti Mark is originally from India, and studies a Masters in computing (big data analytics) at the Letterkenny Institute of Technology.
