Everything is better when you’re with friends. I met these people the first week I was here and somehow we haven’t got sick of each other yet. You can usually find us in one of our apartments playing Spoons or watching movies. We also frequent the climbing wall and the Stables pub on campus. I know it’s cheesy, but these people have been the best (and most interesting) people I could’ve asked for during my time abroad! Here are my top 4 places in UL
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UL Student Bobby Nolan on Hong Kong!
“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.
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…
Explore More at UL by Shiv Koppad, UL International Student Ambassador
There is so much to explore, embrace and experience when you are a student at UL. Below I share some of my favourite UL experiences but I would love to know your favourite thing/s about UL! I know it seems a bit crazy to be talking about Christmas in the middle of July but as…
Off-campus accommodation at UL by Allison Weiner, UL International Student Ambassador
We asked Allison Weiner, UL International Student Ambassador, to share her tips for finding off-campus accommodation at UL. Here’s what she had to say: Living off-campus is very convenient as most off-campus accommodation comes fully furnished. Off-campus rent is usually cheaper than on-campus housing and utilities are either relatively cheap or included in rent which…
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…
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…
8 fun things to do in Limerick City by Amber Patton, EI International Student Ambassador
1. The Milk Market Located near the city centre, the Limerick Milk Market is the perfect place to stock up on fruits, veggies, meat, bread, cheese, chocolate—really anything you want! If food isn’t want you fancy, then enjoy the stands full of handmade jewellery, hand bags, books, and clothes. If you find yourself in Limerick…
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…
