Studying abroad: Life during the pandemic
Want to know what it’s like studying abroad during a pandemic? Chinese Student Ambassador LuRen shares a little insight into life in Ireland.
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Sierra Leone student blown away by her first Irish Christmas
Lois Roberts-Lebbie, who is from Sierra Leone, had her idea of Christmas completely changed by a wonderful experience with a family in Cork
‘Unique, beautiful and green’: why I love Ireland
New Brazilian Student Ambassador Heloisa Lemmertz talks about how her passion for Ireland meant she knew it was the right place for her to study in
What does the Data Science Master’s programme at UCC look like?
‘If I had to choose one word to describe the programme, it would be “INTENSIVE”. In her final blog, Vietnamese student Tran Thi Hoang Yen tells us exactly what’s involved in her one-year Master’s in Data Science at University College Cork, which she decided to stay to complete even amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. And she has no regrets! Read More
Overcoming the Mexican food challenge in Ireland
Mexican Student Ambassador Brenda Mondragón Toledo, who was studying at University College Cork, has some tips for making sure you eat well when studying abroad
City Guide to Cork: Ireland’s ‘real’ capital
Cork is the ‘real’ capital of Ireland. Well, that’s what Cork people would have you believe, and if you judge this friendly, vibrant city on its own terms, you might agree. As a student, it has everything you need. And the surrounding countryside and coastline are famous for their natural beauty.
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How to survive going back to college
Vietnamese Student Ambassador Tran Thi Hoang Yen has some really great advice for anybody returning to academic life after time working in the ‘real world’
Things to know about being an older student in Cork
American Student Ambassador Kimberly Reyes has some practical and very sensible advice for any foreign student coming to study in Cork
Three tips to help you adjust to living in Ireland
We loved this! Fun and informative video diary piece by Vietnamese Student Ambassador Le Phuong Thao.
Top tips for students looking for accommodation
Vietnamese student Tran Thi Hoang Yen provides a really comprehensive guide to finding somewhere to live in Cork or in any city in Ireland
Handy tips on finding somewhere to live in Ireland
Securing accommodation in cities like Dublin and Cork as a foreign student can be difficult. Here American student Kimberly Reyes provides some really useful advice
Motivation in the class and magic in the language
Vietnamese student Le Phuong Thao decided she needed a career change so ‘converted’ to a master’s in interactive media at University College Cork, a decision which was life-changing