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…
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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.
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….
A VISIT TO DONEGAL
As COVID-19 restrictions ease, you may be interested in travelling through all of Ireland and seeing the amazing scenery that the country has to offer. This blog by Godswill Dagogo Jumbo brings us through his trip to Donegal, and might give you some inspiration on where to go next! Sometimes school can be really stressful…
The Impact of Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility
We are delighted to hear that, Onise Tsulaia, one of our first Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM) Students from Tbilisi State University, Georgia, has been awarded the Global Hauser Scholarship from New York University, USA to purse his LLM. We extend our sincere congratulations on this significant achievement. In this blog, Onise reflects on his…
Dealing with Culture Shock in Ireland
Is shock good for you? – When we experience new and different cultures, we often come across things that might seem strange or confusing to us. This blog from Student Ambassador Afroja Ahmed shows us that culture shock is a normal part of moving abroad and can help us to grow and adapt to new…
Friendly Folks
“They say that no matter how rich you are, happiness is something you cannot buy.” – Ireland is known for its friendly locals, and this blog by Student Ambassador Sonya San proves that this outgoing attitude can benefit us all! Coming from a multiracial country, I was prepared and open to face new cultures and…
