Lindsay Nygren is an international student at the University of Limerick, Ireland. Here are her top 5 reasons to study abroad at UL! As an international student I have thought about what attracted me to first choose to study at UL, and about what has made me love it even more. This is by no means…
Tag: Living in Ireland
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…
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
A Parade, Elvis, some Greek lessons, and an Inflatable Fish: My Irish Paddy’s Day by Sarajane Rodgers
A Parade, Elvis, some Greek lessons, and an Inflatable Fish: My Irish Paddy’s Day I just experienced my first Paddy’s Day in Ireland and though I didn’t find a pot of gold and the only shamrock I found was the one on my hairbow, I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a lot more laid back…
My First Time Experiences in Ireland by Yanan Chen
By Yanan Chen I have just finished a busy but fulfilling semester for my Master Degree programme in Software Engineering here at the University of Limerick. I feel that it’s now time to document some of the most memorable experiences of my time here in Ireland thus far. This is my second year in Ireland,…
Study Ireland - Stories & Guides from International Students 