It gets really tough for International students to settle down in a foreign country. I took few weeks to settle down and figure out everything. Here are few guidelines which I would like to share, and I hope these might be of some help. Accommodation Make sure you book your accommodation in advance before arriving…
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Five Hacks to Make Your UL Student Apartment Cozier!
Written by Laura Sevigny, International Student Ambassador from the University of Limerick. Below are five simple, easy hacks you can do to make your village dorm feel homelier during your stay in Ireland! I am writing specifically about my experience in the University of Limerick student villages, but this is applicable across the board! Use your duvet as…
Off-campus accommodation at UL by Allison Weiner, UL International Student Ambassador
We asked Allison Weiner, UL International Student Ambassador, to share her tips for finding off-campus accommodation at UL. Here’s what she had to say: Living off-campus is very convenient as most off-campus accommodation comes fully furnished. Off-campus rent is usually cheaper than on-campus housing and utilities are either relatively cheap or included in rent which…
Life at UL by Hanbin Yao, UL International Student Ambassador
Hello everyone, I’m Hanbin from China. I came to UL last year. After I got off the bus at UL, I was deeply attracted to the natural beauty of the campus. I walked with friends in the campus to appreciate the scenery for more than two hours. This is Thomond Student Village that I live in. It…
Live together as a Family! by Lin Xiaoyu, UL International Student Ambassador
Hello everyone, I am Lin Xiaoyu from China and currently a study abroad student at UL. During this one-year study, I chose on-campus accommodation at Plassey Village. To be honest, this is a really wonderful place for freshmen, friends and parties with friendly staff all making this place a home. We have four people in…
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