See Cork without breaking the bank!
Something for the weekend… US Student Ambassador Emily Titsworth has got you covered for plans this weekend! She takes us to two of her favourite places in Cork without breaking the bank! (more…)
Does Ireland make you an independent person?
Moving thousands of miles away to study abroad can raise a lot of questions; will I be able to go it alone? Will I make friends? How will I manage my newfound independence? Lots of little worries that can sometimes be hard to shake but, at the end of the day, it’s better to just go with the flow and take new experiences and challenges in your stride.
Student Ambassador Bindhu Purushothaman from India has faced her fears and embraced the challenge of having to adapt to become independent… (more…)
Takeaway food in Ireland
Going to a different country with different cuisines can always be worrying… Not knowing what type of food will be available or if you’ll like what you can get. Well, in Ireland you can pretty much find everything you’re looking for but we do have some staple takeaway foods that are everywhere here! (more…)
Practical living tips for studying in Ireland
Student Ambassador Hyosun Kim from Korea has some very helpful tips for getting settled in Ireland for the first time. She’s left no stone unturned in her very detailed piece – a must-read for anyone who’s a little nervous about arriving… (more…)
My experience in work placement
A lot of students who come to study in Ireland choose to study one-year to three-year courses but, Joyanne Njuguna from Kenya decided to do a four-year course and hasn’t looked back! In her second piece on the blog, Joyanne tells us about the work placement she did as part of her course and how it was one of the best things she’s ever done… (more…)
Life in Athlone
In his first video on our channel, Malaysian Student Ambassador Jun Jie Khong shows us what life is like in the Irish Midlands where he’s spent the last few months… (more…)