Dealing with home-sickness
“We need to live alone and deal with a completely new environment”
Student Ambassador Ankit Chatterjee has some really positive advice on how to beat those homesick blues.
Coming to Ireland: My story
Moving to a new country to live, work and study can be a daunting leap to take but, in the right place, with the right people, all your worries melt away… In her first video over on our YouTube channel, Student Ambassador Sanya Bajaj from India reflects upon her time in Ireland so far. Through ups and downs, Sanya has come out the other side feeling welcomed and at home! (more…)
From New York City to Dublin, Ireland: How I made friends and managed homesickness
Deciding to move to a new country to study on your own is a big decision. Constantly doubting your choice, worrying that you’ll find it hard to make friends or just the daunting move itself – all swirling through your mind. But, it’s sometimes best to let what happens happen.
In her second piece, Erin Cobb from the USA tells us how she got through bursts of intermittent homesickness, the task of making new friends and all the challenges posed by the ongoing pandemic. (more…)
Searching for joy in hidden places
Making the ordinary extraordinary: Singaporean Student Ambassador Mahpara tells us how to enjoy the little things in life
5 easy ways to feel less homesick
Homesick? No problem! Tiranat Srisaan Terawanji from Thailand has it all worked out when it comes to what to do to feel better when you miss home – and home cooking! Read More
Accommodation: A home away from home
In this blog, Ansh Mahajan from India shares his experience of living in student accommodation in Ireland and offers advice on how to find your perfect home for the duration of your course.
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