Ireland is an amazing little country in Europe that houses the perfect balance of modern city living and age old country sides. There are hundreds of reasons you should choose to study in Ireland but this list focuses on the top 10 reasons why. 1. English Speaking- Although Ireland has its own national language; English…
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Road trip through Ireland
When you have a low budget like me and you did not want to spend too many uncomfortable hours on a bus or train, did you already thought about renting a car and sharing epic moments with your companion(s)? I have rented the car by Europcar in Limerick. It is placed at the street Dock…
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…
Saving tips for your time in Ireland
Financial life (only!) in Ireland can be pretty hard especially for internationals. This country is quite expensive compared to big part of Europe and you don’t really get the opportunity to earn much money during your stay here. You suddenly have to pay for a lot of essentials and there is still so much to…
Things I regret not bringing to Ireland!!
Ana Rodriguez Fontan is a Spanish Erasmus student at University of Limerick, Ireland. Here she shares her packing tips for a semester in Ireland! As I already said in my bio, it is not my first time here in Ireland. This is the reason why I thought I knew how cold and rainy this country is. However,…
Top 8 Panoramic Views of Ireland
An Erasmus student from Austria shares her favourite panoramic views of Ireland
Top 10 Hidden Ruins in Ireland
Evelyn Oliveira is a graduate of the University of Limerick, from Brazil, and her passion for Irish history has led her to visit over 80 ruins so far – here are her top 10! If you’ve been to Ireland, you’ll know that there are countless things to see and do. From the beautiful green landscape…
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…
How Studying Abroad Has Changed My Perspective
Katherine Keatley is a psychology student from Texas, studying abroad at the University of Limerick. Here, she explores the changes in perspective that have come about through her experience studying abroad in Ireland.
September Favourites: Limerick City Food & Drink
Erasmus student at the University of Limerick, Aleksandra, gives us her favourite food products in this September edition of her Limerick Favourites series! 1. Peanut Butter Perfection ~ Milk Market You should really try this one! In an era of peanut butter that almost doesn’t taste like peanuts and is mostly palm oil, it is…
28 Irish Slang Words You Need to Know
Jenna Steadman is a Study Abroad student at the University of Limerick. She is from Ontario, Canada, and is majoring in Psychology and Music. Here, she gives a run down of all the Irish phrases she’s learned in her first few weeks at UL. Can’t seem to wrap your head around the crazy Irish lingo? For a…
“Inis Oirr, it is Oirr Beauty”: Aleksandra’s Trip to the Aran Islands
Aleksandra Lepowska is an Erasmus student at the University of Limerick from Brussells Belgium, but originally from Poland. She is studying Applied Linguistics for one semester at UL. The UL Student’s Union organizes many fantastic trips around Ireland for international students, and this blog is about one of them! Hello Guys! Last weekend I went…
Study Ireland - Stories & Guides from International Students 