Studying abroad can be one of the most rewarding experiences but for some students it can also present challenges along the way. In this blog, Student Ambassador Pratik talks about his experience, the challenges he faced as an international student and offers students his tips on how to overcome these obstacles to make the most…
Author: UL Global
UL Global at the University of Limerick (UL), assists all international students coming to UL under our Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Study Abroad, Erasmus+, Exchange and Summer School programmes.
The University of Limerick (UL), is located on the west coast of Ireland along the picturesque River Shannon and enjoys an unspoiled natural environment blended with state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities.
UL offers more than 70 undergraduate programmes and a strong postgraduate offering with more than 100 taught postgraduate programmes to Doctoral and Post-doctoral level.
A Guide for Irish TV
Hey guys, Today I am going to talk about some Irish television productions. As everybody knows, Irish people are kind, helpful and funny. All of these qualities are translated into their tv shows. In this post I will list my top 5 Irish TV shows: Father Ted This is by far the best Irish made…
Starting in UL – What to expect
Moving to a different country is something that none of us can be completely prepared for. I remember my first days on campus being chaotic and exhausting, and there are some things I would have done differently given the chance to do everything over again! For one, I would suggest eating and sleeping at the…
TIPS ON HOW TO RECYCLE PROPERLY IN UL
Hi guys! In this blog, I’d like to give a few tips on how to properly recycle waste here in UL. The university is a beautiful and organised campus (I always refer to it as Ireland’s Ever Green Campus *winks*) but what makes UL so green? The amazing green trees within the environment make it…
5 Reasons to Study Abroad in the University of Limerick
When you finally make the life-changing decision to 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 ended up…
Erasmus in Malta
Looking back, I had always been slightly apprehensive about Erasmus. When you apply to a course and see that you will have to eventually complete a semester abroad, you eagerly accept this, with the knowledge that it is no where near imminent and that surely you will be absolutely fearless about approaching the opportunity when…
Summing Up: The Student Ambassador Programme
If you’re joining us at UL next semester, why not apply for our student ambassador programme? Every blog that we post, like this one by Arun Rajeev, is written by a student like you, so read on to find out more! I joined UL in September 2020 as a Postgraduate student. I was excited and…
Erasmus overseas – would I do it again?
This past year, not everyone has been able to have the same Erasmus experience that you might expect. This blog by Student Ambassador Magdalena Szymanska tells us about how she found her virtual semester abroad! Since I can remember, Erasmus has been my dream. I found out about the program when I was a little…
Staying Well With UL
University can be challenging socially, especially during a pandemic. This blog from Student Ambassador Afroja Ahmed shows us that there are plenty of ways to stay well and keep connected with the community! We are currently living in uncertain times with the outbreak of COVID-19. During times like this, our faith can be challenged, and…
My Life in Limerick
Making the decision to study abroad can be intimidating, especially because it involves moving your whole life to somewhere new. This blog from Student Ambassador Afrah AlLawati might just make you realise that coming to Limerick could be one of the best decisions you ever make… Let’s face it. Living in Limerick was one of…
Erasmus during a pandemic – was it worth it?
As this academic year comes to an end, we can look back on a time that was truly unprecedented and like nothing that we had known before. Find out more about how the past semester went for Student Ambassador Robin Luger, and see how they experienced Ireland despite COVID restrictions. Now that my Erasmus experience,…
Making every penny count!
While studying abroad can give you invaluable life experience, it can be quite costly. This blog from Student Ambassador Sonya San gives some great advice on how to keep your grocery expenses low to free up some of your budget for fun! Some students might have a tight budget like I do when studying abroad….
