“Do you want to have a spice bag?” That was the question my classmate posed to me before we headed to Limerick on Ice for a bout of ice-skating. (Try singing it to the tune of “Do you want to build a snowman….”) My first thought upon being thrown this question was: I don’t keep…
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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…
Alternative Eats: Limerick
Lindsay Nygren is a PhD student at University of Limerick. Check out her survival guide to eating out in Limerick City with dietary restrictions! I’ve been in Ireland long enough now to know that sometimes it can be hard to find places to eat a decent meal, or even buying groceries, if you have certain dietary…
The Old Fire Station: Limerick’s Newest Vegan Friendly Café
Foodies of Limerick – check out this review of the brand new Limerick vegetarian/vegan restaurant by UL international student, Angie Wiesgal! Check out her Vegetarian and Vegan Guide to Limerick while you’re at it. The wait is finally over! A new vegetarian restaurant is here in Limerick. It’s called The Old Fire Station and it…
10 ways to have fun as a Teetotaller in UL
Angie Weisgal is an MA Journalism student at the University of Limerick, from the US. A lot of activities on campus are based around drinking. A teetotaller can feel left out. Whether you don’t drink because it’s your choice, it’s your New Year’s Resolution, it’s against your religion, or because of health reasons, there are…
Student Tested & Approved: 9 Best Things to do in Limerick
International Students from USA, Romania, Germany and more at the University of Limerick pick the best things to do in Limerick City!
October Favourites: Limerick Bars and Restaurants
Check out this UL Erasmus student from Belgium’s favourite bars and restaurants around Limerick!
A Vegetarian and Vegan Survival Guide to Limerick
Angie Weisgal is an International Student Ambassador for the University of Limerick. She is from the US and is here pursuing her MA in Journalism. Follow our blog for more student driven content about UL and Limerick. Before coming to Limerick, my friend/pen pal (now my boyfriend of 2 years), told me that finding vegetarian food…
Food, glorious food at UL by Xiaoyu Lin, UL International Student Ambassador
Hello everyone! I am Xiaoyu Lin from China. I am now a student of the Study Abroad 3+1+1 Programme. The first day when I arrived at UL, to be honest, the most I was worried about was food. Since at my home university, we do not need to cook, we can get food directly from…
Limerick – a hidden gem in my backyard by Lizzy Selvik, UL International Student Ambassador
Everyone who comes to study abroad in Ireland comes for many different reasons. Whether it is for the unmistakably friendly people, the strong traditional music culture, the remarkable natural beauty of the Emerald Isle, or the good craic – the reasons to choose to study in Ireland are endless. For me, I had a hard…
Study Ireland - Stories & Guides from International Students 