Histórias de estudantes

There is no single Academic Year experience. These stories show different starting points, challenges and personal outcomes without turning one person’s experience into a promise for everyone else.

Explore real experiences from international students who studied English, lived in Dublin, looked for work, travelled, met people from different countries and built confidence using English every day.

ISI Student Ambassador, Cristian | Mexico

Cristian, Embaixador Estudantil da ISI, México

Cristian shared what he learned while looking for work in Dublin: attitude, communication, patience and consistency can matter as much as sending a large number of applications. Attitude matters From …

ISI Student Ambassador, Jackeline | Mexico

Embaixadora Estudantil da ISI, Jackeline | México

Jackeline’s first months in Dublin taught her that settling into a new country is a collection of small practical steps: organising your phone, transport, banking, documents and daily routine. Getting …

Irene’s Story: A Student from Taiwan

História de Irene: Uma estudante de Taiwan

“I came to Dublin to study English for three weeks. During these three weeks, I met a lot of amazing people and had some new experiences.” An international class Irene …

Our Korean Student Eunyoung’s Story

A história da nossa estudante coreana Eunyoung

Eunyoung came from South Korea to study English in Dublin and described the experience as a chance to become more independent, meet people from different cultures and use English in …

From South Korea to the Emerald Isle

Da Coreia do Sul à Ilha Esmeralda

Yeaji Lee and Chaeha Kim shared their experience of studying English in Dublin, meeting people from different countries and discovering the city beyond the classroom. First impressions of Ireland Moving …