Moving abroad for your exchange can lead to culture shock, which can be described as the feeling of disorientation experienced by someone when they are suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture, way of life, or set of attitudes. Ireland is a wonderful study destination. If you would like to study abroad in Ireland, it will be a very rewarding semester. Here are some tips for international students studying in UCD that you may find useful before you pack your bags.

 

Last night I decided to start an experiment, over the next 2 nights I will order food from the same restaurant off two different delivery applications. Uber eats, and Deliveroo all which allow for restaurants to reach more customers by providing temporary drivers/riders. For many restaurants this has become the new norm, instead of having to hire there own driving staff. Understanding that some nights may be busier for certain takeaway places, I tried to order my dinner off peak times. This allowing for the restaurant to have similar ETA’s.

 

The next stop on your Irish vacation, the beautiful Galway!

Learning about and submerging in Irish Culture

 

To fully benefit from your time in Ireland as a foreign exchange student in Dublin is important to learn about Irish culture, heritage and what it means to be Irish. The people of Ireland are proud and known to be friendly and welcoming bunch, especially to those who have an interest in our culture. To receive the full extent of the “Céad Mile Fáilte”, which directly translates to “A hundred thousand welcomes”, it is important for exchange students to immerse themselves in Irish culture.

Exam season can be an extremely busy and important time of the year for all students and a good diet can really help in maximising your full potential during this stressful period. In this post we discuss our top 5 tips that students can use to make the most of their diet.

 

Finding accommodation in an unknown country is not an easy task. In fact, many students would agree it can become a focal point, sometimes negative, when it comes to deciding on whether or not to embark in the Erasmus experience.

The Program

Travelling within Europe is undoubtedly a rewarding experience, but sometimes do you ever crave that feeling of true awe in looking at how a very different culture from your own lives? The Kingdom of Morocco is a fascinating country offering a rich cultural experience from its unique traditions to its welcoming people. Below are some aspects of this northwestern part of Africa which I found great appreciation for.