As COVID-19 restrictions ease, you may be interested in travelling through all of Ireland and seeing the amazing scenery that the country has to offer. This blog by Godswill Dagogo Jumbo brings us through his trip to Donegal, and might give you some inspiration on where to go next! Sometimes school can be really stressful…
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Dealing with Culture Shock in Ireland
Is shock good for you? – When we experience new and different cultures, we often come across things that might seem strange or confusing to us. This blog from Student Ambassador Afroja Ahmed shows us that culture shock is a normal part of moving abroad and can help us to grow and adapt to new…
Friendly Folks
“They say that no matter how rich you are, happiness is something you cannot buy.” – Ireland is known for its friendly locals, and this blog by Student Ambassador Sonya San proves that this outgoing attitude can benefit us all! Coming from a multiracial country, I was prepared and open to face new cultures and…
Are Irish stereotypes in Hollywood true?
As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, you might try to engage with Irish culture through film and TV, but these depictions aren’t always accurate! In this blog, Student Ambassador Zequi Adams breaks down these stereotypes , as seen in some of his favourite shows. If you’ve watched Leap Year one too many times, read on and…
Lunar New Year: An Introduction
The UL Community is diverse with many different cultures and traditions, and here our student ambassador Sonya San will introduce us to some usual practices for Lunar New Year! Read on and find out why you should toss your salad high, and how you can get away with not sweeping the floor… The Lunar New…
Cooking Chinese food in Ireland
Sonya San, a UL International Student, shares with us her experience of cooking food from home in Limerick. and shows that when when we can’t be in our homeland physically, keeping our culture alive through traditional food can be a comforting way to connect to our roots. It can’t be denied that one of the…
My UL Experience: A testimony
Considering studying at UL? Whether you choose to come here for a semester, or your whole degree, we are confident that you’ll have a great time. In this blog, Maggie Kanaley, one of our Student Ambassadors, tells us how she came to Limerick as a study abroad student, and will finish her degree as a…
So you’re going to a Rugby game…
Here’s everything you need to know about the sport! Can’t tell your rucks from your mauls in rugby? Not even sure how the game works? Brianna, our student ambassador from America takes us through what we need to know about the sport, before going to our first rugby game! Know the team you’re rooting for…
Ireland’s Myths and Cultural Symbols
Not sure if Leprechauns are real? Is there a pot of gold at the end of every rainbow? Diana, one of our International Student Ambassadors, takes you through the myths associated with Ireland. Read her blog to find out more! Let’s clarify some myths regarding Ireland’s life. Before coming to Ireland, in my mind, I…
Study Ireland - Stories & Guides from International Students 