The student-friendly environment at the University of Limerick, encourages students to explore, learn and grow, says Pavan Ramaswamy I distinctly remember my first day on the campus at the University of Limerick… Attending one of the rites of passage, ‘open day’, I was here trying to make up my mind about where I wanted to…
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Why UL, trips away and my future in Ireland!
Parijat Bhattacharya has recently graduated from the University of Limerick with a first Class honors Masters in Interactive media. In all honesty, choosing to do my Master’s abroad was one of the biggest decisions of my life, going forward with it though, it was one of the best. It was one amazing journey from start to…
UL Students Awarded for Erasmus Results: Rachel’s Story
This week, two University of Limerick students will be awarded prizes from the French Embassy for the highest results at a French university while on Erasmus. Second prize winner, Rachel McCourt studied at Université Blaise Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand. I was baffled to hear I was getting the award to be honest! But of course I’m very…
University of Limerick Bucket List
The top 10 things you have to do while studying in the University of Limerick (UL) – By UL International Student Stephanie Hodges 1. Go to Stables on a Friday night Friday nights at the Stables Club on campus are International Night. Every other Friday has a fun theme, and you’re sure to have a blast. There is a dance…
Friendsgiving
By UL student ambassador Bianca Smith Thanksgiving is a very big American holiday. It falls on the 4th Thursday of every November and it also happens to be my favorite holiday. Every year, growing up, we would go to my grandmother’s house and the entire family would get together. Around 1 pm we would start…
Great news! UL ranked among the top universities for international students
The University of Limerick is ranked among the top universities for international students to study and live according to a recent international student survey. UL achieved multiple global top ten rankings including employability, language support, accommodation and campus environment in the International Student Barometer (ISB) survey, which involved over 160,000 international students across 180 universities…
Explore More at UL by Shiv Koppad, UL International Student Ambassador
There is so much to explore, embrace and experience when you are a student at UL. Below I share some of my favourite UL experiences but I would love to know your favourite thing/s about UL! I know it seems a bit crazy to be talking about Christmas in the middle of July but 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…
Clubs and Societies at UL by Harshal Charhate, EI International Student Ambassador
Harshal Charhate likes to have a life full of variety. As a student at the University of Limerick, he has experienced a plethora of new activities – from badminton to tea appreciation – and has made new, supportive friends through the clubs and societies offered by the college. One of the great benefits I discovered…
Reverse culture shock – the journey home from UL by Michelle Lee, UL International Student Ambassador
Whether we want to admit it or not, the end of the school year is here. For me, I have a month long trip planned back home in Massachusetts to look forward to and then I’ll be locking myself away in the UL library writing a dissertation. I know others won’t be as lucky to…
8 fun things to do in Limerick City by Amber Patton, EI International Student Ambassador
1. The Milk Market Located near the city centre, the Limerick Milk Market is the perfect place to stock up on fruits, veggies, meat, bread, cheese, chocolate—really anything you want! If food isn’t want you fancy, then enjoy the stands full of handmade jewellery, hand bags, books, and clothes. If you find yourself in Limerick…
How to say goodbye to study abroad by Allison Weiner, UL International Student Ambassador
By now those of you that are currently studying abroad at UL are realizing that the semester is coming to an end. It may be the talk of finals in the air, the excitement of soon seeing friends and family or the sadness of leaving new-found friends. This goodbye will be different than when you…
Study Ireland - Stories & Tips from International Students 