Adapting to Pandemic Life: from Disappointment to Gratitude

Adapting to Pandemic Life: from Disappointment to Gratitude

Sneha Jheetay’s entertaining first vlog was all about how to stay motivated in lockdown.  In her second piece for the Ambassador programme, however, she gets a bit more philosophical.  Here the Law student from UCC talks about her crazy journey to study in Ireland.  It all began with disappointment, moved quickly into adaption to Ireland and to Covid, and has concluded with her feeling grateful for what she has learned about herself during the pandemic.

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How Covid Changed Student Life

How Covid Changed Student Life

After his first ‘diary-style’ blog as a medical student, Yohan Irani from India, who is studying at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, recounts how communities in and outside college helped make student life manageable during the pandemic. He is full of praise for the efforts of his college, too.  And grateful for the Christmas gifts! 

(note: this was written when Ireland was in Level 5 Lockdown in the early months of 2021)

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Making the most of online studying

Making the most of online studying

Do you think you’re making the most of learning online? Well, Malaysian Student Ambassador Jun Jie Khong certainly does. In his recent blog post, he explains how he has used his extra free time to better his computer skills. As well as improving his virtual presence, Jun Jie has upped his game in the real world by landing himself a part-time job!
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