I haven’t visited any university in Ireland in which I saw such importance placed on the sense of learning and development by improving their infrastructure every year. With a world class campus and state of the art facilities, UL has offered me everything I could need for a better learning experience and a safe academic…
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My thoughts 2 weeks before leaving from UL
These weeks are honestly the most hard and painful of the whole semester… It is exam time and I should be focused on my studies, however my mind wanders and it brings back all the memories and experiences I have had since I first landed in Shannon airport. Has it really been four months already?!…
A life beyond academics? UL is the place!
Ever since I have joined UL last September, I have been living every single moment here with great enthusiasm and bliss. The reason is, I have never felt like I am away from my home, since it has everything that you need. Be it the Tuesdays’ Farmers market in the courtyard where you get a…
An ode to OPC – the clubs and societies in UL
What do you get when you combine the UL sprinter van, some sweaty and enthusiastic uni students, and some big rocks? In my opinion, one hell of an OPC trip (but also, one very worried grandmother in Pennsylvania who sees the Facebook pictures of said climbing). So far this semester, I’ve been hiking, bouldering, to…
Life Across the Shannon – Life in UL Accomadation
Before coming to UL, I had never lived in a dorm or an apartment. At my home university, I am a commuter student, so I still live at home. I wasn’t really sure what I expected the apartment to be like, but I actually find it to be quite lovely. UL has quickly become my…
The UL Buddy Programme – Being a Buddy as an exchange student!
At the end of my first semester I made the decision to become a Buddy in the second semester, there are several reasons for why I did this! In this blog post, I will just go through some of the reasons I chose to become one. First, if you wonder what the buddy program is…
An A- Z of your semester abroad in UL
Below you’ll find an alphabetical guide to studying abroad at the University of Limerick (UL). It consists of advice I wish I had before studying abroad, and I hope that you find it useful before or during your time in Ireland. Accommodation:Beginning with the basics. If your school program allows it, you can choose between…
Exam and deadline period: How to stay on top of your game.
Hey guys! It’s that time of the year, the period for exams and deadlines, we all dread this moment, but on the brighter side, school is almost done and for some of us in our final year, that’s a huge relief. Well, try not to overwork your self during this period, I have outlined some…
Immersing Yourself in Irish Culture Through Different Courses
If you’re thinking about studying abroad, you’re probably wondering what kind of classes you can take while here at UL. There are a wide range of classes to choose from including Irish cultural classes! If you have room in your schedule I would suggest taking some Irish cultural classes, as you get to learn more…
Homesickness and How it Affects You
Becoming homesick is natural. Since coming to Ireland, I have found that the feeling comes and goes. I haven’t had a set time where I felt constantly homesick. Here are some tips and tricks to combat those feelings of missing home! “Me Time” Everyone loves to spend time by themselves, either pampering or just watching…
6 Reasons for Studying Abroad in University of Limerick
When you finally make the life-changing decision of doing a study abroad, it comes down to significant questions like , “ Which country should I go to? Which university should I choose?” Well, for me I was always biased towards coming to Ireland. However, choosing from multiple universities was the real struggle for me. I…
