As COVID-19 restrictions ease, you may be interested in travelling through all of Ireland and seeing the amazing scenery that the country has to offer. This blog by Godswill Dagogo Jumbo brings us through his trip to Donegal, and might give you some inspiration on where to go next! Sometimes school can be really stressful…
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The Impact of Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility
We are delighted to hear that, Onise Tsulaia, one of our first Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM) Students from Tbilisi State University, Georgia, has been awarded the Global Hauser Scholarship from New York University, USA to purse his LLM. We extend our sincere congratulations on this significant achievement. In this blog, Onise reflects on his…
Are Irish stereotypes in Hollywood true?
As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, you might try to engage with Irish culture through film and TV, but these depictions aren’t always accurate! In this blog, Student Ambassador Zequi Adams breaks down these stereotypes , as seen in some of his favourite shows. If you’ve watched Leap Year one too many times, read on and…
Working out at home: Advantages, tips, and recommendations.
Struggling to get active while at home? Read on for some tips and tricks by Student Ambassador Magdalena Szymanska and find out how you can take care of your physical health without needing the gym. It’s been a year since we went into lock down. We had to get used to the new reality, where…
Cyberbullying
In this though-provoking piece, Swachitha Kommugala looks at the impact that cyberbulling can have on the life of a young person, and the severe effects that it can have on their wellbeing. Cyberbullying/online bullying has become increasingly common these days. Especially among teenagers. According to me, it is an act of destroying one’s identity just…
Starting as a failure.
Failure can be crushing, but it is always important that we pick ourselves up and try to carry on. Here, student ambassador Bao Tran tells us how despite some rejections, he tried his hardest and secured a scholarship to study at UL. One fact: I lost a few scholarships due to my own failure and…
UL Musical Theatre Society
Here at UL Musical Theatre Society (or ULMTS) we’re knuckling down in quarantine to give the best possible Musical Theatre experience we can, fully virtually! As a new society launched directly into quarantine 2 months after being set up, we have immediately changed our plans to accommodate these difficult times and have been striving to…
Super Healthy Oats Pancakes
Pancake Tuesday is almost here, so we have decided to share an easy and healthy recipe by Tanvi Parab, a Postgraduate International Student at UL. Try it for yourself and enjoy! By Tanvi Parab Ingredients Oats flour 1 cup All-purpose flour 1cup Salt ¼ tsp Sugar ¼ tsp Baking soda ⅛ tsp Milk ½ -1…
Lunar New Year: An Introduction
The UL Community is diverse with many different cultures and traditions, and here our student ambassador Sonya San will introduce us to some usual practices for Lunar New Year! Read on and find out why you should toss your salad high, and how you can get away with not sweeping the floor… The Lunar New…
Working From Home
In this blog, UL Student Ambassador Neha Misri shares her top tips on how to handle college online. While virtual learning can be difficult, Neha’s advice could be really useful for those willing to give this semester their best shot! With the new news of Level 5 being extended till 5th March 2021 means more…
My first week at UL
In this blog, Olivia tingles all five of our senses. We can hear the crashing waves, see the green grass that covers UL, we can smell the fresh baked buns of the Saturday Milk Market as well as taste it, and we can feel the sun on our skin. Read this blog to learn about…
Second Sem’s the Charm: Changes I made to have a better semester
Studying away from home is exciting, overwhelming and nerve-wrecking. For many, it can be quite an anxious time. Alexis, an International Student Ambassador, discusses how her own anxieties held her back, and took its toll on her mental health. However with some well needed chats with friends and some time to self-reflect, Alexis grew to…
Study Ireland - Stories & Guides from International Students 