Homesickness and the occasional quiet nights in with nothing to do will be part of your semester abroad at some stage. Ashley, one of our student ambassadors, felt it too! In this blog she discusses the best ways to manage them. Call a friend, watch some Netflix and enjoy the downtime while you can! Be…
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An Irish Christmas Dinner to Remember
“I will gladly say that my very first Irish Christmas dinner felt like home away from home” Our international student ambassador, Oluwatobi Ajayi, writes about her first Christmas dinner in Ireland in this heart-warming blog. Read to find out more about how she spent Christmas in Ireland (as well as the many potatoes that she…
My Study Abroad Experience
Sylvester is an Erasmus+ ICM student from the University of Cape Coast Ghana, he is studying International Relations and African Politics. Now that the semester ended he has just started additional studies working on a research project with Chris McInerney, Director of the Centre for Peace and Development, Department of Politics and Public Administration as…
“Knowing we are all in the same boat makes it that much easier to stay optimistic”
Still living on campus, trying to find routine now that the summer exams are complete, and virtually chatting with family and friends; Rowan, an international student from the US, talks about her reality while in lockdown My name is Rowan Fitzpatrick, I am an international student from the US getting my B.Sc. in Sport &…
Reflecting upon my time in UL
Sue, an International Student Ambassador, takes us through her time here at the University of Limerick. Unfortunately, her visit was cut short by the pandemic, but nonetheless, she made unbelievable friends and enjoyed the time that she did have. I remember it very clearly, the first time I woke up to the sunrise and the…
Full of Fun and Good Vibes
Clever and creative, Deepak’s poem about UL captures the friendships one can make while studying here. It also motivates us to make the most of our time in college – go get involved, meet new people and even climb a mountain! UL Life is Amazing Life Full of fun and good vibes When I wake…
Second Sem’s the Charm: Changes I made to have a better semester
Studying away from home is exciting, overwhelming and nerve-wrecking. For many, it can be quite an anxious time. Alexis, an International Student Ambassador, discusses how her own anxieties held her back, and took its toll on her mental health. However with some well needed chats with friends and some time to self-reflect, Alexis grew to…
Thank you, UL
Joe is a Study Abroad student from America. In his blog, Joe takes us through his time here at the University of Limerick. At UL you get to experience new things, make friends and make memories that you will hold forever. When I stepped off the plane in walked into the Shannon Airport all I…
How to handle culture shock 101:
Kerri is a Study abroad student from the USA. In her blog, Kerri shares how to handle culture shock from the minute you arrive in Ireland. As well as that, she gives her tips on how to make the most of your experience studying abroad! Let’s start from the first moment you land in Ireland;…
Study Ireland - Stories & Guides from International Students 