By Ellen Onyango When I finally got a visa to go study in Ireland, it dawned on me that I knew nothing about this country. In a frantic panic, I rushed to google, shakily typing ‘Republic of Ireland’. You know google, always the one to bring up all sorts of information. It was overwhelming. A…
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Financial life (only!) in Ireland can be pretty hard especially for internationals. You suddenly have to pay for a lot of essentials and there is still so much to do and so much to see. One simply doesn’t wanna stay home while there are new people to be met and new funny things to be…
Why UL? Well, Why Not UL? by Nishita Dimri
Nishita Dimri, MA International Tourism, shares 6 reasons to choose University of Limerick.
Why I Haven’t Felt Homesick – By UL International Student Ambassador Valérie Grignon
Probably like most students who decide to go on an exchange, the main thing I was afraid of was to feel homesick to the point that I would regret the decision to live this experience. See, I’ve never really been away from home for a long time and I live a pretty scheduled life back…
The great outdoors by Lizzy Selvik, UL International Student Ambassador
Becoming an international student at the University of Limerick does not just mean you will be attending a great school where you will meet tons of people from all over the world while developing a global perspective on your education. While all of this is true, one thing I didn’t consider before going abroad was…
Clubs and Societies at UL by Harshal Charhate, EI International Student Ambassador
Harshal Charhate likes to have a life full of variety. As a student at the University of Limerick, he has experienced a plethora of new activities – from badminton to tea appreciation – and has made new, supportive friends through the clubs and societies offered by the college. One of the great benefits I discovered…
Coffee Time by Yini Gao, UL International Student Ambassador
By University of Limerick (UL) International Student Ambassador Yini Gao. I am a big fan of coffee latte. I drank latte in Florence. I drank Latte in Rome. I drank Latte in Denmark. And I drank latte in Oslo. But after tasting so many cups of latte in a lot of places, I found that…
On your bike by Yini Gao, UL International Student Ambassador
By Yini Gao, University of Limerick International Student Ambassador Hi folks, How’s it going? Last week I made a trip to Ballyhoura Mountains. Last year one of my roommates joined the mountain bike club in UL and went to Ballyhoura to cycle. He shared his exciting experience and loads of pictures that really made me…
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…
My Italian adventure by Yini Gao, UL International Student Ambassador
Raise your head and look up now. What do you see? Do you see the blue sky full of puffy clouds with a violin shape? Do you see the smooth light of the lovely lamp? This is what I saw above my head when I was in Florence. It is a beautiful crystal ceiling lamp under…
Chinese New Year and Dumplings by Hanbin Yao, UL International Student Ambassador
On the 18th of February 2015, most of the Chinese Students in UL got together in Chung’s Cuisine (Chinese Restaurant) to celebrate Chinese New Year with the staff at UL. Dumplings are one of the major foods eaten during the Chinese New Year and today I will introduce you to this traditional Chinese food. Chinese…
Life at UL by Hanbin Yao, UL International Student Ambassador
Hello everyone, I’m Hanbin from China. I came to UL last year. After I got off the bus at UL, I was deeply attracted to the natural beauty of the campus. I walked with friends in the campus to appreciate the scenery for more than two hours. This is Thomond Student Village that I live in. It…
Study Ireland - Stories & Guides from International Students 