By Ayah Al-Sharari & Hope Palalay, University of Limerick International Students from the USA We have officially been at the University of Limerick for three months now and have been comfortably settled into our cozy dorm rooms in Plassey and Thomond Village. Throughout orientation week, we gradually unpacked our luggage and amazed ourselves at the amount of…
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Bars, pubs and clubs: What to do on your night out in Limerick?
After a long hard week of classes, coursework and tutorials, what better way to unwind than a night out with friends to blow off some steam! Whether your thing is a live band, a good pint, or some crazy dancing, Limerick has a little bit of everything when it comes to a night out on…
I’ve been in Ireland for 3 weeks—here’s what I’ve picked up on.
By UL international student ambassador Rachel Pierson. I left New York for Limerick in mid-January, and since then I’ve met some amazing people, tried some great food, and been to some awesome places. Over the past 3 weeks, I’ve also learned some things about Irish culture. 1. Full Irish Breakfast In America, this could be…
Indian Scholarship’s at UL
Are you an Indian student considering studying in the University of Limerick? Scholarships can be a tricky thing to navigate, so I’ve compiled a list of the scholarships for 2017/18 that UL are offering! University of Limerick Campus Science and Engineering Master Degree Programmes A number of generous merit-based scholarships are available to full-time non-EU…
Ways to Enjoy a Rainy Irish Day
By UL international Student Ambassador Lindsay Nygren There’s so much natural beauty in Ireland that just requires being outside to truly appreciate its beauty. Too bad the weather doesn’t always seem to agree with these ideas, so here’s a short list of activities to take advantage of the Irish weather from the warmth and dryness of the…
Third Level Graduate Scheme
UL Graduates! Are you an international student from outside of the EEA who has just graduated from UL? You might be interested in the third level graduate scheme. This scheme lets you live and work in Ireland for 2 years after you graduate. Purpose The purpose of this Scheme is to allow legally resident non-EEA…
How to enjoy Christmas in Ireland
By UL international student Ambassador Ana Ramírez If you are one of those people that are very much into the Christmas spirit like me, here’s a list of how to make the most of your time here before and during Christmas while you are studying abroad! Go to the see the Christmas lights switch on in…
Small Talk: What Isn’t Being Asked or Said
By UL Study Abroad Student Madison Snaith Recently, I interviewed international students about working in school, and in their jobs. I asked the question “How do you work”, rather than “Where do you work”, like most people would bring up in casual conversation. After I read the article, “Reinvigorate a Conversation by Asking Someone How They Work” by…
International Students Bucket List – Ireland!
By UL Erasmus Student Marina Roehrich Going abroad not only gives you the chance to study in a different country, it gives you the chance to get to know another culture! There are so many things to do in Ireland – and a lot of them are either in or very close to Limerick. So here…
How to be an international student
By UL International Student Ambassador Marina Roehrich Studying in a different country can be tough. Many internationals do not speak English as their first language; therefore, everyday life can already have struggles waiting for us. Not only do we need to deal with another language every day, we also need to study in it. So how do…
7 Christmas Movies Every Irish Student Must Watch
1st of December is here and we can officially start talking Christmas. In between doing assignments and studying, we recommend you get in the festive season and get and watching Christmas movies! Your assignment pile is starting to get slightly lighter and you are studying hard, so lets talk study breaks! In between your UL Christmas exams…
4 Life Lessons Learned While Studying Abroad
By UL International Student Ambassador Joni Leffelaer Studying abroad is one of the best experiences I’ve had in my life so far. And now that I only have 28 days left in this beautiful country, I started asking myself why. What did this country, this experience do to me? Well, let’s just say that I made a…
Study Ireland - Stories & Guides from International Students 