1 Day Trip to Blarney Castle and Cork City

Student ambassador Jian Yang is back with another blog, this time describing his unforgettable trip to Blarney Castle and Cork city organised by UL! Hello to everyone, here is to another end of a semester, I hope those reading my blogs have read my previous blogs before. If yes, thank you very much and I…

3 Cafés to Visit in Limerick City

Limerick is filled with cute, cozy and quirky cafes on all corners of every street. Slovenian Erasmus student Linda, takes us through her favourite spots to unwind and enjoy some golden coffee! These cafes are definitely worth checking out… Don’t believe us? Just see what Linda has to say.. The pictures speak for themselves! We…

Tips and Tricks for living in Limerick

In this weeks blog, Student Ambassador Esther Ivy from Uganda gives her tips and tricks for coming to Limerick and living here as a student, with recommendations for every occasion! PLACES YOU MAY NEED WHILE IN LIMERICK Here’s a few tips on a couple of things I wish I knew before and would definitely recommend…

Travel Destinations within Ireland

Hello Everyone! It’s Jeff from UL Global here. So as I’m sure you’re all aware, you have a week off next week for the Easter Holidays. Now, of course I know you’re all inundated with assignments and study, however a break from the books never does any harm! I’m going to list some of the…

Discovering the World and meeting new people through Music

The diversity and wide variety of nationalities and cultures at UL is something we take great pride in. Student ambassador Nuria showcases how music in UL allowed for her to mix with people from all over the world, understand new cultures and form friendships and connections for life! UL is well known for the huge…

Why Choose UL?

A question all students ask before studying at UL is : Why UL?… Well, in this blog, American student Preston dives into the variety of factors that contributed to his decision to study at UL from the UL Global team to an accessible and scenic campus as well as everything else in between. Reflecting on…

Student Testimonail – Umit Sahin

In this student testimonial, Masters student Umit highlights the key aspects and advantages of student living in Ireland as an international student. From the immaculate reputation of UL to life experiences in a new country, Umit details it all. I found UL through my program, I’m in a joint-degree master’s program called the “Master’s of…

1 Day Trip to The Cliffs of Moher and the Burren

          In this student blog, Malaysian Student, Jian Yang Kon describes his trip with UL to the Cliffs Of Moher, Lahinch Beach and more. This action packed blog, describes some of the ”Must Do” activities in Ireland as they highlight the country’s natural beauty. Hello to everyone, here is to another fresh semester, I will…

Top tips to save money on food as a student

In this helpful blog, American student Emma shares her top tips on how she saves and how you can save money on food each week as a student. These tips are essential for student life! Let’s be honest, budgeting sucks. It’s stressful and unpleasant and can cause us to worry or freak out. Below are…

Five tips to survive a road trip  in Ireland

Who doesn’t love a good road trip around Ireland? While so many of us love to explore, some road trips can be quite taxing. Whether you’re taking a road trip all over Ireland, or to somewhere far away, Emma’s five tips will help with any trip!  Bring Headphones   Especially if you’re on a long bus…

Love at first sight: Why I fell in love with UL and Ireland

Slovakian student Laura details why she has fallen in love with the University Of Limerick as well as Ireland as a whole. The friendliness of Irish people, the magnificent UL campus and the unpredictable weather combined to provide Laura with a unique sense of home and comfort here in Ireland. Picking country for Erasmus is…

3 Tips For Your Transition To life at The University of Limerick 

The transition period from life at home to life at the University Of Limerick is never an easy task. In this blog, Ellen outlines how she managed to adapt to being away from home while making life-long memories and friends along the way. During my time so far here at University of Limerick, I can…