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If you're looking to explore your own country to the fullest or you're simply taking a short break to the Emerald Isle, there are certain places that are a must to go to in the beautiful and homely country of Ireland.
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.
Hi there! My name is Oisín and I'm currently based in Bord Bia's Amsterdam office as an International Graduate. The course combines challenging, real work experience on a paid work placement with top class academic courses with the end result being an Msc in Global Business Practice from the UCD Michael Smurfit School of Business. I'm still not even half way through but have learned so much already from lectures and industry experience. Hopefully this short summary of how I landed in this role and what it's entailed so far can serve as guide for those of you considering what you'd like to pursue after college.
~Key Topics Covered: Irish Pub Etiquette, Bar Etiquette, Guinness Etiquette, Irish Drinking Toasts
For years Ireland and the Irish people have been well known for so many great things. We have produced some of the greatest sports stars, some of the most successful musicians and some of the most talented poets and storytellers the world has seen. The scenery of our beautiful countryside and the welcoming spirits of our people has long been some of our most famous characteristics. The stereotypes that we all just eat potatoes and have red hair and freckles are some of the most well-known stereotypes of any people around the world. But above all else, the Irish people are said to have a love for drink like no one else and while this may or may not be true, Ireland does know how to produce some of the best drink you’ll ever taste. We’re going to have a look at some of Ireland's best and most famous breweries and distilleries.
What's the most frustrating thing when it comes to flying? The long journey, the discomfort of the plane, the jet lag? There is a case to be made for all these however one thing springs to mind as being more notable than the rest. That’s it you guess it, delayed flights! Nothing can upset your mood or plans more than potentially wasting up to 12 hours of your time waiting for your flight to haul. But not to worry, with every cloud there is a silver lining and we've got ten of them! Here are ten things you can do to occupy your time whilst your flight has been delayed.
Have you ever wondered what to put into your suitcase whenever going to Ireland? I always deal with this as I am a really bad packer, always forgetting essentials. As everybody knows, Ireland is a rainy country, but optimistic people as I would think that in spring the weather would turn better and there is no need for the umbrella all the time. That is not true. Don't bring spring clothes, you are not going to be able to wear a dress or short pants! These clothes will just be a lump in your closet and you'll never be able to put them on. The weather here tends to be more or less similar throughout the year, mainly rainy every day! Therefore, in your suitcase, you will have to put clothes with the same style: warm clothes.