Why I Chose UCD
Student Ambassador Jiatao Liu from China chose UCD for the opportunity to experience both academic excellence and the vibrant culture of Ireland. Watch her journey to learn more about why UCD was the perfect fit!
What it’s like to live & go to school in Ireland
Do you want to know what it’s like to be a student in Ireland? ?
Well, our Student Ambassador Alyssa asked her friends various questions related to living and going to school in The Emerald Isle! ❤️
Alyssa is studying International Business at UCD Smurfit School.
A green year in Ireland
A picture paints a thousand words! Student Ambassador Tran Minh Hoang captures Ireland through snapshots as he travls around the green country…
Dating in Ireland: An American’s Perspective
Dating can be well, tricky, at the best of times. Then add the element of a new country and a new dating culture! Student Ambassador Alyssa shares her experience of dating in Ireland as an American student where she has met some very special people. Read more to learn from her encounters!
Full time student and her part time stories…
The secret to managing student accommodation? It might not be what you think! Student Ambassador Shivani shares her account of moving to Dublin as a full time student and how she manages the sometimes difficult environment that is student accommodation
My first month in Ireland
Ireland has so much to offer to all kinds of people! From vibrant culture and nightlife, to breathtaking nature, there really is something from everyone. Student Ambassador Uzair from Pakistan captures his first month in Ireland, and gives us a glimpse into the life of an international student!
Boost your leadership and intercultural competency to get your dream job!
Building your leadership and intercultural competency skills can help you land your dream job after your degree! Student Ambassador Tran Minh Hoang from Vietnam shares what he has learned as part of his degree, which he thinks might be useful for anyone looking to study business in Ireland!
Top tips: The documents you need for life in Ireland
Knowing what documents you need to apply for when moving to a new country can be overwhelming at times. Thankfully though, in his new blog Student Ambassador Peng Ge tells us the most important documents that you need when moving to Ireland. Handy!
A new place to call home…
Learning to appreciate the small moments in life, opens up an entire world of wonder! When Student Ambassador Aditi came to Ireland, she learned this fast. In the blink of an eye, it can all be over! At the end of each day, she acknowledges she is living her dream, and she welcomes the fresh opportunities of tomorrow…
Trying some of that Irish luck!
From accommodation to day trips, Student Ambassador Uzair shares his top tips, for every kind of weather! He tells us why Dublin was his first choice for his Master’s programme, and why it should be yours too…
4 things I love about Ireland
There are so many reasons why students fall in love with Ireland… our cities, the nightlife, the outdoor activities, bars and restaurants, our humour, the people, it is an endless list! Each reason is deeply personal to students. Student Ambassador My Doan from Vietnam has loved her Irish journey so far, where she has been captured by the bustling capital city and it’s surroundings. Read on to find out four things she loves about Ireland…
Cherishing Ireland, one day at a time…
Studying abroad means adjusting to a new daily routine while in a brand new country! In her first blog, Student Ambassador from India, Shivani, shares a typical day in her life with us, as she learns to appreciate her new surroundings one day at a time…