Making Ireland Your Home
Student Ambassador Louise Calkins reflects on how she’s made Ireland her second home. From discovering hidden gems to building connections with friends, Louise embraces the beauty of having two places to call home.
Finding Home Away from Home: Strategies for Malaysian Students Battling Homesickness in Ireland
Overcoming homesickness in Ireland isn’t easy, but Student Ambassador Tan Jieru found comfort through video calls with family, celebrating festivals with friends, and engaging with the Malaysian community. These connections turned challenges into moments of belonging and made Ireland feel like home.
A Kenyan Student’s Adventure in Ireland
Student Ambassador Francis Oduor shares his journey of adapting to a new country, overcoming homesickness, and embracing new opportunities. From challenges to amazing experiences, he’s thriving in Ireland!
Overcoming Homesickness
Student Ambassador Seamus Clerkin offers wise advice for beating homesickness while studying in Ireland. If you’re far from home, these tips might just be your lifeline!
My housemates
Student Ambassador John Horan and his supportive housemates. Sharing the journey from the very start in Ireland.
Home is a feeling
“My perspective totally changed and all my feelings about Brazil are still here, in my heart. And so is Ireland. Now I know that I have two houses, two cities, and two homes.”
Student Ambassador Ellen Roccha from Brazil has found a home here in Ireland!