Tran Minh Hoang
University College Dublin (UCD)
MSc Strategic Management
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Mia Than Sin
University College Dublin
BA Music and Drama Studies
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Simonelle Barretto
UCD Smurfit Business School
MSc in Finance
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Sumire Komori
University College Dublin
BA Arts (Hons)
“I chose University College Dublin (UCD) because of my desire for new experiences. It was by chance that I looked at Ireland as a study abroad destination — a country I had never been to, nor knew anything of its history or society. I was ultimately drawn because of my lack of connections there, and the thrill of the challenge to discover a new and unfamiliar environment while armed only with my ability to communicate in English”
Sydney Turner
University College Dublin
Social Science: Politics and Economics
“When the option was presented, I took a risk and moved with two suitcases to truly discover what the world had in store for me. Coming from California, and having over 600 graduates in my senior class, I was the only one who went abroad for their full degree. I saw it as an opportunity for storytelling, a gift I could share with others. I had the desire to truly create a life I knew I could look back on and set myself apart from everyone with. I believe life is short – so move to Ireland while you get the chance!”
Ammar Saleh Alammar
University College Dublin
MSc Food Nutrition and Health
“I picked Ireland as the Irish education system is one of the best in Europe and Ireland is famous as an international hub for high-quality scientific research. Irish people are renowned for their friendliness and hospitality which greatly contributes to the ease with which overseas students adapt to student life in Ireland”