Coming to Ireland: My story

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

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…)