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…
Category: Study in Ireland
Irish Slang Words
Since you have decided to take on your studies in Limerick, the next step is deciphering the language. Although the Irish are a chatty bunch, we use some tricky words that are confusing to new ears. With this simple guide to Irish slang words, you’ll be speaking like a native in no time! Ye: You…
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…
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,…
“On the Plane…In a Daze”: Celina’s Scholarship Story
Celina Jaffe is an MA Dance Performance student at the University of Limerick who was awarded a full scholarship to study in Ireland from Go Overseas, worth $15,000, in conjunction with Education Ireland. This is her story. Check out this video about Celina’s scholarship, including the moment she found out she had won! Some of us move abroad…
Can Studying Abroad change your life?
by Lizzy Selvik, University of Limerick International Student Ambassador When I embarked on my study abroad journey I could not have been more excited. I had been dreaming about this experience and planning it for ages. I was going to see the world and welcome a semester of new experiences and new places. Before I…
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…
Why Ireland? by Michelle Lee, UL International Student Ambassador
I have recently started to do extensive research for my Masters dissertation which involves reading a lot about studying abroad. My dissertation is going to be about what motivates American students to study abroad and whether countries like Ireland could benefit economically and socially from these students. I have been reading about what researchers in…
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…
Over 100 nationalities and counting by Shiv Koppad, UL International Student Ambassador
Though 7 billion people live on this planet, we are all very different in many aspects. Exploring and understanding these differences is part of the wonder of studying abroad at UL. Being one of the many international students at UL, I feel at home. UL has a strong international student community with students from over…
Education Abroad; What makes it different? by Amber Patton, EI International Student Ambassador
There are many compelling reasons to study overseas – from the opportunity to broaden your horizons to the cost. Amber Patton is two-time international student studying for her Master’s at the University of Limerick. In this blog, she shares her top 6 reasons to pursue education abroad… The first time I went abroad was in high school, there I toured Europe…
Study Ireland - Stories & Guides from International Students 