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From India to Ireland — a few things you should know

by Associate Editor | 19 Jun, 2019 | from: India, University College Cork

Our Indian ambassador and Computer Science student at UCC, Kapil Patil, shares all the information prospective students need to know before moving from India to Ireland — from visa applications to PPS numbers and scholarships. (more…)

UCC, my choice for Computer Science

by Associate Editor | 14 Jun, 2019 | from: India, University College Cork

Passionate about Computer Science but not sure where to study? Our ambassador from India, Kapil Patil tells us that University College Cork is the perfect place to get started. (more…)

Five things you have to do at UCC

by Associate Editor | 18 May, 2019 | from: Mexico, University College Cork

Our ambassador from Mexico and student of Food Science, Diana Jael Villamares offers us a list of five fun and interesting things to do on campus at UCC. (more…)

Leaving your comfort zone

by Associate Editor | 16 Mar, 2019 | Ecuador, University College Cork

Want to reach for the stars but scared to leave your comfort zone? Vanessa Maricruz Pulgarin Auquilla, our ambassador from Ecuador and student of International Public Policies and Diplomacy at UCC shows you how.

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Surviving your first week in Cork

by Associate Editor | 28 Feb, 2019 | from: Mexico, University College Cork

Considering a move to Cork to further your studies? Allow our University College Cork resident and Ambassador from Mexico Diana Jael Villamares to show you around.
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Video: UCC: International student experiences

by Associate Editor | 11 Feb, 2019 | from: India, University College Cork

Interested in knowing how it feels to be an international student in Cork, Ireland? Kapil, our UCC Ambassador, chats to other international students and finds out more about Ireland’s culture, its educational system and, of course, the unpredictable weather… (more…)

Embracing Irish life to the fullest

by Associate Editor | 24 Jan, 2019 | Ecuador, University College Cork

Ecuadorian ambassador Vanessa Maricruz Pulgarin Auquilla tells us about spreading her wings and flying to Ireland for her MSc on International Public Policies and Diplomacy.
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What is like to study abroad in Ireland as a Mexican?

by Associate Editor | 16 Jan, 2019 | from: Mexico, University College Cork

University College Cork student and Mexican ambassador, Diana Jael Villamares tells us about her experience of studying in Ireland…
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How an American scientist ended up studying Creative Writing at UCC

by Associate Editor | 23 Dec, 2018 | from: USA, Uncategorized, University College Cork

USA ambassador and scientist Mairead Willis tells us about choosing to do an MA in Creative Writing at UCC.
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Chasing the best cup of joe in Cork

by Associate Editor | 25 Nov, 2018 | from: USA, University College Cork

Caffeine addict Mairead Willis, our UCC Ambassador from the United States, goes in search of the best coffee that Cork has to offer. (more…)

PhD in Medicine at the Cork Cancer Research Centre

by Associate Editor | 19 Dec, 2017 | from: Honduras, University College Cork

Meet Yensi, our Honduran and UCC Ambassador, she’s been on an incredible journey so far. Discover more about her PhD and why she rates UCC and the people that work there so highly… (more…)

Living the dream: how I ended up studying abroad at UCC on a MSc scholarship

by Associate Editor | 28 Jul, 2017 | from: Mexico, University College Cork

Octavio thought studying at a post graduate level abroad was out of reach, but thanks to a full scholarship he’s living his dream and pursuing Data Science & Analytics at University College Cork… (more…)