A few interesting facts to note about Limerick City which you can use to impress your peers, they may even come in handy on a Trivia night!
Category: Limerick
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…
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…
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…
Things useful for International students in Limerick
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…
Do you know Frank McCourt?
Frank McCourt’s world famous novel Angela’s Ashes, which was later made into a movie, showed the humour and hardship of growing up in Limerick in the 1930’s. Many of the sights and businesses described in Angela’s Ashes can still be found and visited in Limerick. UL student Sabrina Siqueira has found herself in Limerick and…
Alternative Eats: Limerick
Lindsay Nygren is a PhD student at University of Limerick. Check out her survival guide to eating out in Limerick City with dietary restrictions! I’ve been in Ireland long enough now to know that sometimes it can be hard to find places to eat a decent meal, or even buying groceries, if you have certain dietary…
The Old Fire Station: Limerick’s Newest Vegan Friendly Café
Foodies of Limerick – check out this review of the brand new Limerick vegetarian/vegan restaurant by UL international student, Angie Wiesgal! Check out her Vegetarian and Vegan Guide to Limerick while you’re at it. The wait is finally over! A new vegetarian restaurant is here in Limerick. It’s called The Old Fire Station and it…
Student Tested & Approved: 9 Best Things to do in Limerick
International Students from USA, Romania, Germany and more at the University of Limerick pick the best things to do in Limerick City!
From Indonesia to Ireland: Why Limerick is Full of Surprises
Afriana is an Indonesian Student under the Lotus+ Programme studying Management Sciences and Business Studies at University of Limerick for 6 months. The Beginning… Gazing out of the airplane window, I was thinking of the endless questions that almost every international student has. Have I made the right decision? What is the place like? Will I make…
October Favourites: Limerick Bars and Restaurants
Check out this UL Erasmus student from Belgium’s favourite bars and restaurants around Limerick!
Top 5 Coffee Shops You Must Visit in Limerick
Carrie Burns is a Study Abroad student at the University of Limerick from Minssesota, USA. Here, she gives a detailed run down of her favourite Limerick City coffee shops, complete with gorgeous pictures that will have you hankering for a coffee fix. The planning process of moving to another country for a few months is an…
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