Angie is an MA Journalism student from the US who returned to University of Limerick after her Study Abroad semester. Here, she tells us her story of finding love while studying abroad, and her top tips for dealing with long distance relationships. Read to the end for some surprise news! I first came to UL…
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Sperrys, Sprints, and a Summit by Sara Jane Rodgers
I recently hiked Torc Mountain in Kerry. The name comes from an Irish word meaning “boar.” The legend goes that an enchanted boar was killed on this mountain by a legendary 3rd century hero named Fionn mac Cumhaill. Even though I did not see any enchanted boars (or any regular boars for that matter) on…
How to Visit Other Countries while Studying Abroad (and on a Budget) by Sara Jane Rodgers
Oseburg Ship at Vikingskipshuset (the Viking Ship Museum) Norway did I think I’d ever get the Opportunity to visit Oslo and Lillehammer! However, through a wonderful combination of a RyanAir deal, great timing, and fate, my friend Emilie and I were able to go to Norway for five days at the end of June….
Everyone Ballyhass to go to here sometime by Sara Jane Rodgers
Twas the weeks after exams and all through UL, not a student was studying, not even Giselle. Okay, I don’t know anyone named Giselle. That would have been handy, but alas… So what have I been up to since classes ended? I’m currently trying to do my Masters Research Project which is focused on the…
Five Unexpected Reasons to Study in Ireland by Caela Provost
Check out UL International Alumni Ambassador Caela Provost’s insightful blog detailing five unexpected reasons to study in Ireland recently posted on Top.Universities.com: Five Unexpected Reasons to Study in Ireland
UL International Student Ambassador of the Year – Sara Jane Rodgers
Congratulations to Sara Jane Rodgers who was selected as UL’s International Student Ambassador of the Year! Sara Jane wrote some fantastic blogs and made us very jealous of her adventures in the process! Well done Sara Jane and thank you for being a great ambassador. Missed her blogs, check them out here: Sara Jane’s Blogs
UL voted as one of the World’s Top 30 Green Universities – Congratulations! by Jia Xu
By University of Limerick (UL) International Student Jia Xu I was not surprised when I heard that UL ranked as one of the world’s top 30 green universities. The University of Limerick has such a beautiful campus located on both sides of the River Shannon. According to future plans, the university is aiming to expand…
2.1 in Striking Distance by Marian Jones Brooks
Before coming to Ireland, I didn’t know what a 2.1 meant. I knew there were different honors degrees and recognition like magna cum laude, summa cum laude and cum laude but I never heard of the phrases First Class, 2.1 and 2.2. Anxious enough, I was probably the first one to look at my results…
Study Ireland - Stories & Guides from International Students 