“I am currently on a student exchange with an Erasmus+ international credit mobility grant here in Hong Kong, which will be my new home for this semester. I am already here over a month and have enjoyed every second. The culture, the place and most importantly the people have surpassed all my expectations. Settling in was no problem as all the exchange students are very open minded and outgoing. I’d made over 10 friends before I’d even left the airport to go the University and I’m now good pals with over 200 more.
Tag: study abroad
Can Studying Abroad change your life?
by Lizzy Selvik, University of Limerick International Student Ambassador When I embarked on my study abroad journey I could not have been more excited. I had been dreaming about this experience and planning it for ages. I was going to see the world and welcome a semester of new experiences and new places. Before I…
Great news! UL ranked among the top universities for international students
The University of Limerick is ranked among the top universities for international students to study and live according to a recent international student survey. UL achieved multiple global top ten rankings including employability, language support, accommodation and campus environment in the International Student Barometer (ISB) survey, which involved over 160,000 international students across 180 universities…
Why Ireland? by Michelle Lee, UL International Student Ambassador
I have recently started to do extensive research for my Masters dissertation which involves reading a lot about studying abroad. My dissertation is going to be about what motivates American students to study abroad and whether countries like Ireland could benefit economically and socially from these students. I have been reading about what researchers in…
Reverse culture shock – the journey home from UL by Michelle Lee, UL International Student Ambassador
Whether we want to admit it or not, the end of the school year is here. For me, I have a month long trip planned back home in Massachusetts to look forward to and then I’ll be locking myself away in the UL library writing a dissertation. I know others won’t be as lucky to…
How to say goodbye to study abroad by Allison Weiner, UL International Student Ambassador
By now those of you that are currently studying abroad at UL are realizing that the semester is coming to an end. It may be the talk of finals in the air, the excitement of soon seeing friends and family or the sadness of leaving new-found friends. This goodbye will be different than when you…
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…
Education Abroad; What makes it different? by Amber Patton, EI International Student Ambassador
There are many compelling reasons to study overseas – from the opportunity to broaden your horizons to the cost. Amber Patton is two-time international student studying for her Master’s at the University of Limerick. In this blog, she shares her top 6 reasons to pursue education abroad… The first time I went abroad was in high school, there I toured Europe…
4 things you must do when studying abroad in Ireland by Michelle Lee, UL International Student Ambassador
This is the second time I’ve moved to Ireland for academic purposes and I can officially say that it’s one of my favourite countries. I’ve travelled a good portion of the country and definitely can say I’ve seen and experienced a lot. My parents were just in Ireland visiting from across the pond for their…
12 reasons to study abroad & travel the world by Diego Batista, EI International Student Ambassador
Just in case you needed another excuse to jump on a plane and start exploring the big world…Diego Batista, an international student at the University of Limerick shares 12 compelling reasons why every student should travel… Hello everybody! Or, dia dhuit a dhaoine uaisle! My last few months studying abroad have been AMAZING! I’m writing this…
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…
Study Abroad at UL by Diego Batista, EI International Student Ambassador
Are you interested in studying at the University of Limerick as an international student? Diego, our Brazilian Ambassador, is part of the Science Without Borders programme and in this blog he tells us why UL is a fantastic place to study… Dia duit, fáilte roimh! My name is Diego Batista, I am from Brazil and…
Study Ireland - Stories & Tips from International Students 