After three years away, Student Ambassador Amanda Araya Rodríguez surprised her family in Costa Rica with a much-needed visit filled with hugs, smiles, and homemade food.❤️ Now she’s back in Ireland, recharged and ready for what’s next. Because studying abroad also means growing between two worlds and making both feel like home.
Student Ambassador Motunrayo Ogunsugba shares reflections on life in Ireland as an international student, offering personal insights on building community, exploring new places, and staying connected to home through food and culture.
Student Ambassador Farrellino Lanang shares a glimpse of the IISMA experience, a semester filled with learning, exploring, and connecting across cultures. Studying abroad is not just about lectures and libraries. It is also about discovering new landscapes, new people, and new versions of yourself.
Student Ambassador Martha Akintelu shares how she balances a packed schedule of classes, leadership roles, mentorship programmes, and student societies. With a focus on purposeful planning, time management, and wellbeing, she offers practical advice for staying engaged without burning out.
Student Ambassador Amisha Wong Rajoo from Malaysia has found a unique way to stay connected to home while embracing her new life in Ireland — through her love of matcha. In this blog, she takes us on a personal journey across the country, sharing her favourite spots to enjoy a matcha moment, from cosy cafés to buzzy city stops.
Student Ambassador Benedetta Stefanelli says studying in Ireland was the best decision she’s ever made — and here’s why!
From unforgettable friendships to breathtaking landscapes and unique learning experiences, Benedetta’s journey shows just how life-changing a study abroad adventure can be.