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
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
Brazilian student Valentina Mello Lunardelli, who is studying arts in the Waterford Institute of Technology, has some excellent advice for students on staying healthy and eating well
As a child, Ge Liu, from China, dreamt of going abroad, so studying in IT Carlow has helped her realise her dream of experiencing life in another country. Here she shares her first impressions of Ireland.
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Our Malaysian Ambassador, Muhammad Amirul Hakim Amir, offers an inside look into the delights on offer at a Malaysian food festival in Ireland. Take a peek at his video highlighting the preparation and serving of an array of traditional delicacies. (more…)
Worried about what obstacles you might face studying abroad? Our ambassador from Vietnam and PhD in Science at WIT, Dan Chau Thuy Nguyen shares how she has created a life for herself in Waterford. (more…)
After six years living in Waterford, Dan Chau Thuy Nguyen, our Vietnamese Ambassador shares why she chose Waterford as her life-changing destination! (more…)
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! (more…)
Accounting student and our Saudi Arabian ambassador, Shihad Algethami, tells us about her experience as an international student in Carlow.
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Vietnamese ambassador Dan Chau Thuy Nguyen tells us why she chose the Waterford Institute of Technology nearly six years ago and why she has remained there for her PhD.
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IT Carlow student Tianqi Wang tells us about her experience studying accounting and having an unforgettable experience in Ireland… (more…)
Welcome to our International Student Guide to Ireland! In this blog series we’ll be sharing an overview of student towns and cities throughout the country with tips on where to go, what to eat and the best student deals on everything from culture to nightlife. First up, Waterford… (more…)