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Tips to Help You Settle in Ireland from an International Student
Whether it’s finding the right bank, mobile broadband, or supermarket, Indian student Sowmya Sabu is here to help you on all the essentials for moving to Ireland!
Travelling into Europe from Ireland? Make sure to fly with Shannon Airport!
If you’re looking for a quick getaway into Europe from Ireland, then make sure to fly with Shannon Airport!
Read Kerry Houlihan’s article on why you should pick Ireland’s second largest airport instead of making the long journey to Dublin!
Getting the Bus? Here’s 4 Must Know Tips For Students
Need to know some vital tips about travelling on the bus? Then never fear because Clara Rosina has 4 bits of advice to help you on your journeys in Limerick!
How to Deal with Stress
While everybody deals with stress differently, Student Ambassador Anna has given some general tips that are sure to prove useful to all students during exam week. Your time in Ireland travelling, exploring and studying at the University of Limerick, will fly by much faster than you might think. To make the end of your international…
Shortcut between City Centre and the UL Campus
It is so important to find a way to be active and to get some fresh air! Sabrina, our outdoorsy student ambassador, has found a lovely walking route for you to try! Scenic, and connecting UL Campus to the City, it really is a stunning walk. Did you know that health professionals recommend at least…
Ireland for sole travelers
Top tips on some of the best places to visit if you’re travelling alone! Kylemore Abbey Location: Connemara, Co Galway Student Discount: Yes Price: €8.10 The Abbey one of Ireland’s best loved and most iconic tourist attractions and home to the Benedictine nuns since 1920. The Abbey is set in stunning location with beautiful view…
Saving tips
Financial life (only!) in Ireland can be pretty hard especially for internationals. You suddenly have to pay for a lot of essentials and there is still so much to do and so much to see. One simply doesn’t wanna stay home while there are new people to be met and new funny things to be…
Adjusting to Living Abroad
Chances are that even if you have been abroad before for vacation, study abroad will probably be your first time moving abroad. Moving abroad is a big change and can be very stressful, but there are a few things you can do to make the process easier on yourself after you arrive. Take care of…
Packing tips
As you decide to come abroad there are small items but really important for you, that you should know to bring. Do not forget your rain items. Ireland is known for its amazing landscapes but also for its rain. When it’s not raining, it’s drizzling. Having your raincoat is also be very handy when you…
Looking back
After 4 very short months, the day has come. My last day at UL. Exams are done, my suitcase packed, my room cleaned and the goodbyes said. Tomorrow I will be leaving to Dublin from where I’ll be flying back. Home for Christmas. People keep asking me if I am excited to go back home…
We all know where we come from – but where does the person next to us come from?
Do you know the feeling when it is the first week, you don’t know anybody at the Erasmus events and you try to watch out for…? Yes, you try to watch out for people from your own country. This problem occurred a lot during my semester abroad experience: in the first weeks most of the…
Study Ireland - Stories & Guides from International Students 