Hear from the CampusConnect community

Hear from current and prospective students, ambassadors and alumni who have benefitted from, and given back to, the CampusConnect community. These students recognise the value of applicant communities and share how the sense of belonging set their chosen university apart from the rest.

“Everything happens for a reason”: The reasons behind ARU student Sony’s decision to defer and why she’s feeling even more ready to start in January

“Everything happens for a reason”: The reasons behind ARU student Sony’s decision to defer and why she’s feeling even more ready to start in January

Lauren ValentineOctober 29, 2020ARU, MSc Marketing

Students in Self-Isolation: How our international students are managing their first two weeks in the UK/Ireland

Students in Self-Isolation: How our international students are managing their first two weeks in the UK/Ireland

Lauren ValentineSeptember 21, 2020

“I know starting university abroad can be confusing, so I hope I can help new students as much as possible.” Maynooth alumni Xinde speaks about his important role as a CampusConnect ambassador

“I know starting university abroad can be confusing, so I hope I can help new students as much as possible.” Maynooth alumni Xinde speaks about his important role as a CampusConnect ambassador

Lauren ValentineSeptember 10, 2020Maynooth University, MSc Business Management

Many exams, 3 countries and 1 goal: Incoming Clinical Nursing student Mubashir tells us how he hopes his MSc at ARU will prepare him for nursing leadership

Many exams, 3 countries and 1 goal: Incoming Clinical Nursing student Mubashir tells us how he hopes his MSc at ARU will prepare him for nursing leadership

Lauren ValentineAugust 26, 2020ARU, MSc Clinical Nursing

“We’ve helped each other along, cheered each other on and become a real community!” The LJMU Initial Teacher Training group on the value of supporting each other

“We’ve helped each other along, cheered each other on and become a real community!” The LJMU Initial Teacher Training group on the value of supporting each other

Lauren ValentineAugust 24, 2020LJMU, Initial Teacher Training

"My tutor helped me to carry my passion into the job market" Maynooth University International alumni Shreyas talks visas, research and his new role as a Cloud Engineer

"My tutor helped me to carry my passion into the job market" Maynooth University International alumni Shreyas talks visas, research and his new role as a Cloud Engineer

Lauren ValentineAugust 23, 2020Maynooth University, MSc Computer Science (Software Engineering)

“Academics, friends, societies, parties, lectures, sports... It's the best cocktail any student could imagine!” DCU alumni Achint discusses how the student experience shaped him as an individual.

“Academics, friends, societies, parties, lectures, sports... It's the best cocktail any student could imagine!” DCU alumni Achint discusses how the student experience shaped him as an individual.

Lauren ValentineAugust 13, 2020DCU, MSc Business Management

“My goal is to take this beyond the academic level and influence real change.” Mature student Ahmad tells us what it’s like to return to university as he prepares to embark on a EdD with LJMU

“My goal is to take this beyond the academic level and influence real change.” Mature student Ahmad tells us what it’s like to return to university as he prepares to embark on a EdD with LJMU

Lauren ValentineAugust 5, 2020LJMU, Education Doctorate

“Movement can send messages beyond the barriers of language” UL alumni Salma discusses her MA in Dance Performance and career as a professional dancer

“Movement can send messages beyond the barriers of language” UL alumni Salma discusses her MA in Dance Performance and career as a professional dancer

Lauren ValentineAugust 2, 2020UL, MA in Dance Performance

What it’s really like to work at Accenture’s pioneering Global Innovation Centre – DCU alumni Gaurav shares his story

What it’s really like to work at Accenture’s pioneering Global Innovation Centre – DCU alumni Gaurav shares his story

Lauren ValentineJuly 24, 2020DCU, MSc Data Analytics

“Reach out to people!” DCU alumni Haley shares how students can break into the film industry

“Reach out to people!” DCU alumni Haley shares how students can break into the film industry

Lauren ValentineJuly 9, 2020DCU, Double Honours in Media and Communications and Film Studies

Vijay’s virtual internship: How universities, employers, and students are adapting

Vijay’s virtual internship: How universities, employers, and students are adapting

Lauren ValentineJune 24, 2020MSc Management, University of Dundee

“You come to understand that the real learning cannot be found in textbooks” - Janaina recounts her experience as an international student

“You come to understand that the real learning cannot be found in textbooks” - Janaina recounts her experience as an international student

CampusConnect SupportJune 18, 2020MIC

Some memorable student connections in May

Some memorable student connections in May

Declan SweeneyJune 15, 2020

Stepping into the job market amid a pandemic: UL alumni Hadi on his new role in the medical field and the value of upskilling yourself

Stepping into the job market amid a pandemic: UL alumni Hadi on his new role in the medical field and the value of upskilling yourself

Lauren ValentineJune 11, 2020UL, MSc Project Management

Meet Greta and Wiktoria, two local students who have embraced a remote internship with CampusConnect

Meet Greta and Wiktoria, two local students who have embraced a remote internship with CampusConnect

Lauren ValentineJune 4, 2020

Sticking together - Friends before we met

Sticking together - Friends before we met

CampusConnectJune 3, 2020

“Everything I learned in the curriculum, I use in real life in my job.” University of Limerick alumni Abhijeet explains how his degree led him to his current role.

“Everything I learned in the curriculum, I use in real life in my job.” University of Limerick alumni Abhijeet explains how his degree led him to his current role.

Lauren ValentineMay 26, 2020UL, MA in Human Resource Management

“It didn’t make sense to study tourism in one place.” UL alumni Nishita talks networking, dream jobs and funny stories

“It didn’t make sense to study tourism in one place.” UL alumni Nishita talks networking, dream jobs and funny stories

Lauren ValentineMay 17, 2020UL, Master’s in International Tourism

Life (still) in Lockdown: Alone or far from home, but these students are still smiling!

Life (still) in Lockdown: Alone or far from home, but these students are still smiling!

Lauren ValentineMay 12, 2020