Homesickness and the occasional quiet nights in with nothing to do will be part of your semester abroad at some stage. Ashley, one of our student ambassadors, felt it too! In this blog she discusses the best ways to manage them. Call a friend, watch some Netflix and enjoy the downtime while you can! Be…
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Encourage!
Pavani Madda, an International Student at UL, tells us about the importance of encouragement and positivity in our lives. We often turn to discouraging words when trying to make change, but this article may make you realise that uplifting others, and ourselves, can sometimes be the most powerful way to have an impact. We could…
Covid 19 & Staying Connected
“It is important to remember in these scary and uncertain times that we all are in this together, no matter what country we are in.” In this blog Rory discusses his Erasmus experience and reflects on how grateful he was to have been given the opportunity to go. Especially now during the pandemic, Rory talks…
“This has been an incredible and memorable experience that I will gladly keep in my archives.”
Erasmus + ICM student, Godson Annipah, takes us through his time at UL, and explains what he is getting up to now while he remains in Ireland for the summer. My name is Godson Annipah from University of Cape Coast, Ghana. I am an Erasmus+ ICM student studying nursing here. I was completely exhilarated to…
My Study Abroad Experience
Sylvester is an Erasmus+ ICM student from the University of Cape Coast Ghana, he is studying International Relations and African Politics. Now that the semester ended he has just started additional studies working on a research project with Chris McInerney, Director of the Centre for Peace and Development, Department of Politics and Public Administration as…
“Knowing we are all in the same boat makes it that much easier to stay optimistic”
Still living on campus, trying to find routine now that the summer exams are complete, and virtually chatting with family and friends; Rowan, an international student from the US, talks about her reality while in lockdown My name is Rowan Fitzpatrick, I am an international student from the US getting my B.Sc. in Sport &…
The Student Perspective
Though her semester was cut short, Study Abroad student Tally talks about her time in the University of Limerick. She made memories, she made friends and best of all, she became part of the UL wolf pack! The wolf is a powerful, majestic, and elusive creature. It roams far and wide, relying on its community,…
My First Snowfall Experience!
Anyone remember the time in February 2020 when we witnessed rain, hail, snow and sunshine all in the same week?? Well for Ambassador, Chandan, it was the first time in his life to witness snow. Read to find out what he thought of the experience! Well, I was already amazed by the beauty of Ireland,…
Improving the balance between school, work and social life
Lilian, an International Student Ambassador, in her blog provides us with great tips on how to maintain a healthy balance between work, school and making time for ourselves and friends! Hello again, my name is Lilian and I am a masters student studying information and network security at the University of Limerick. I am currently…
My Trip to the Aran Islands
Chandan, an adventure enthusiast, set off earlier this year with the International Society on a trip to the Aran Islands. Landing on Inis Oirr, Chandan explains the history of the “Plassey Shipwreck”, and takes us on a virtual bicycle trip of the beautiful Irish isle! The Aran Islands, located off the coast of Ireland, are…
So you’re going to a Rugby game…
Here’s everything you need to know about the sport! Can’t tell your rucks from your mauls in rugby? Not even sure how the game works? Brianna, our student ambassador from America takes us through what we need to know about the sport, before going to our first rugby game! Know the team you’re rooting for…
Seven Months in Limerick; What I’ve Learned!
Chandan is one of our International Student Ambassadors. In this blog, he provides great tips on which bus apps to download, which Taxi service to use, and how to rent a car, as well as other hints! This is Chandan’s ‘Seven Months So Far in Limerick’ Hi My name is Chandan, I am pursuing Masters…
Study Ireland - Stories & Guides from International Students 