studying abroad in ireland? | people, travel, food, language, etc.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! If you're planning on moving to Ireland in the near future (whether its for study abroad, an internship, or a permanent move), here are a few things to keep in mind! If I forgot anything, add it to the comments, and if you have any specific questions, feel free to ask!
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[@thismustbeisaac]

As a native Irish person, it was actually really nice to hear about my home place from people who didn’t grow up here!

[@timsgta]

@Butters The mersifer too

[@miarose731]

Which part are you from?

[@thismustbeisaac]

Rose Leniha around Dublin

[@miarose731]

Isaac O'Brien awesome I’m from cork

[@spacechimp3199]

My grandparents were from Ireland. Wish I could move over there.

[@debsvvieira]

Ireland has always been my dream country. I want to move there so badly, I hope I will be able to do so!🏹

[@meredithellington934]

I believe in you!

[@mutyagallo]

Me too, I'm from the Philippines

[@dammyeneli]

I’m sure you will

[@gillianforde6013]

svtcsc Carat. I live in Ireland, and I hope you get here some day!😊

[@user-go3jv8rw7i]

Ireland is in the middle of a housing crisis so it’s probably not advisable

[@Klibasto]

I've been living in Ireland now for 2.5 years. So far I did not regret it moving here from Germany. It's mighty craic. :)

[@maggiejennings1436]

girl im literally leaving in three days to study at the same school. this video is helping me so much. im still so anxious but this was such a good video to watch ❤

[@digitaldiary.dahuuu]

I’m planning on doing this same school but the summer program in 2025!

[@6lastresort]

I have a feeling you like green.

[@TheConzio]

Although I'm Irish but living in Australia (was born here), there's always something oddly familiar and home-like hearing about Ireland. I really do want to visit there at some point, covid sucks ugh

[@nikolacarstens2100]

We want to move to Ireland so can you maybe do a video on how it is and if it has a mental health effect on you(homesick) and the pros and cons and overall just everything that you experienced, the bad and good. Please and thank you for doing this video it helped ❤️❤️ also love your style and please do more book reviews i love it

[@meredithellington934]

I'm currently in the process of making another ireland video (but it's more study-abroad specific) but I'll certainly be touching on specific pros/cons and culture shock! In addition, I'm about to move to Scotland on a more permanent basis for graduate school, and will be posting regular videos of my experience there if that interests you! But thank you so much for your support!! (And I'm def working on some book related content coming soon--just gotta master my new editing program lol)

[@alex8480]

Anyone can get homesick if they're not used to being away from home.

[@mariestrada1231]

I was so heartbroken when I found out my college didn’t offer Ireland as one of the countries to study in 😭 I want to visit there so badly I think I would love it!!!

[@sashabarrettferris]

loving that vintage style intro😍 Ireland is such a nice place to live in! it's only downfall is the weather😂 also your cat is adorable💜

[@meredithellington934]

Lol I think I used 3 different apps to make the intro 😂 you're so right--the weather is awful but it does make you appreciate the sun more! and thanks I love her ❤️

[@markradasits04]

for me the irish weather is the best. not too hot and not too cold

[@crickcrock8367]

It makes me happy to see people that are not from Ireland enjoying their time there :) Nice video Meredith . Nicely done

[@galoglaich3281]

Brazen head in dublin is wrongly called the oldest pub ,its actually seans bar in athlone which is in the midlands of ireland.

[@meredithellington934]

My mom sent me an article about that a month or so ago! Sadly haven't been to that one

[@mervederyayazicioglu]

Uhh I really wanna visit Ireland one day and absolutely loved your video!!! Great intro btw❤️❤️

[@meredithellington934]

You have to go! It's amazing!! And thanks 😊

[@Holisticbrit]

Love how your video was!!! Hope you make more!

[@kylarose9025]

I appreciate this! You were fun to listen too. I plan on working towards studying abroad. My college I believe offers it in the areas of Limerick and Cork.

[@frankgarcia5260]

Excellent video, very well explained with ample time to take notes, well presented and rich in info, very professional and funny at the same time, thank very much!

[@gjj462]

I am moving to Ireland for ever and I absolutely I'm so excited to go

[@leefarley6638]

Are you in ireland rn?

[@audreymonstwil80]

I'm studying abroad in Ireland soon so this video was very helpful!!

[@orlaryan6359]

Coming from someone that has been in Ireland for only a few months u make it sound so good like I have been in Ireland my whole life and haven’t been to all the places u have

[@meredithellington934]

Hahahaha I feel like that's pretty common though. I lived in North Carolina for 21 years and still haven't seen so much of it

[@gracemonroe97]

Dude this is so helpful!!

[@meredithellington934]

Thanks Grace! I'm so glad you think so!

[@diogofarias6871]

Hey, im from Brazil and this video come to me because i really wanna go and study at a University there and make my life there. This video really make me comfortable with my decision and im really grateful for all you have done, i will watch more.

[@meredithellington934]

Glad I could help!

[@diogofarias6871]

@Eduarda Dias Oii, Duuds, tudo bem? Então nem lembrava do comentário nesse vídeo. Muita coisa aconteceu, e eu decidi aplicar pra graduação na Holanda, Italia, Portual e Reino unido. Tenho plano A, B, C, D e E, mas na semana passada eu passei pra um curso de tecnólogo aqui, resolvi fazer minha matrícula, pois eu so vou saber o resultado da aplicação em agosto, então resolvi fazer minha matrícula.

[@lux_babe6958]

Awe! I was invited to Belfast in March! I’m excited to take this trip to Northern Ireland! 🍀

[@meredithellington934]

Lux_ Babe you’ll love it! Have fun!!

[@lux_babe6958]

Oh! Thank you for the reply! How was the flight from the US to Ireland??

[@meredithellington934]

@@lux_babe6958 I've actually never flown directly into Ireland but it's similar to the UK so like between 7 and 9 hours (depending on if you're going there or back). It's usually 3 movies worth 😂if you have to do a connecting flight I'd suggest making sure it's before the long flight--nothing worse than flying for 8 hours then having to get on ANOTHER plane.

[@lux_babe6958]

Meredith Ellington oh thank you!!

[@nakedireland]

Yes, Giant's Causeway and Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge. Recommended. Thanks Meredith.

[@Magicalkitkat12]

I loved your video!!! I really want to study abroad in Ireland once Covid is more under control. It’s been my dream since I was 10. Hopefully Ill love it enough to move there.

[@meredithellington934]

Good luck ❤️

[@RoryL83]

Great video thanks Mer! I enjoyed how you included video.

[@meredithellington934]

Glad you liked it!

[@karinayu1319]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. I'm going to study in Limerick this September.

[@gabbiereasor9449]

Ummm.....this LOOKS GORGEOUS AND I WANT TO BOOK A TICKET ASAP!! Also you are the best and this is v helpful! 😍☘️

[@meredithellington934]

Thanks Gabbie!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Love ya ;)

[@bruhkent6895]

I currently am planning a trip to the UK area as I am planning on moving there sometime next summer so I need to scout and see which area is the best fit, and I won’t lie Ireland has piqued my special interest.

[@s1btox]

I’m so excited to move there!

[@alfie6398]

wanna swap i hate it here

[@erinyager1059]

This was brilliant! YOu're correct on every point.

[@meredithellington934]

thank you!

[@elizareads572]

That's so cool that you got to study abroad in Ireland! That's so cool that you got to see the replica of Needle!! So many gorgeous videos! Really enjoyed this video! Was it expensive to travel throughout Ireland?

[@meredithellington934]

You could find buses that were pretty cheap between cities, and taking Bus Eireann between cities were definitely cheaper than "tour buses". Hostels were also pretty reasonable!

[@MuhmmadHaris8068]

Beautifully guided.

[@ClaireHawkins]

I love your intro! I also moved to Ireland from the US a couple months ago and it's been amazing! I just posted a video about my move.

[@meredithellington934]

thanks! And that's so exciting! I'll have to check out your video :)

[@ClaireHawkins]

@@meredithellington934 Thanks! I'd love to hear what you think!

[@paulmoran6326]

Many thanks for sharing your thoughts but there is a lot to Dublin if you travel outside the centre to the places on the outskirts along the coast

[@aninditaray6114]

Goooosh girrrrrl!!you are daaaamn gorgeous!!!

[@aumlanguha9328]

Thanks for this one Meredith. I'm considering taking up an offer at NUI Galway, this video came in really handy. God speed.........

[@GhostPlays113]

Im an American who lived and worked in Downpatrick NI! Every morning I got to walk to inch Abbey since it was right behind my apartment.

[@meredithellington934]

That sounds incredible!

[@user-go3jv8rw7i]

No such thing as Northern Ireland :)

[@Fyodorist]

Joining the hiking club was a great idea

[@meredithellington934]

It was such a fun experience!

[@Wolfboy2012]

Long story short: With the US of A being a clusterfuck (pardon my language) and more unstable with current events, I'm planning to move to either Ireland, Scotland, or Sweden. Ireland is on the top of my list cause I'm just fascinated with ancient Celtic culture, the irish history, and fun fact Irish soldiers or Irish American soldiers aided the Mexicans during the Mexican-American War back in the mid 19th century. I'm thinking of moving to Ireland and settling down their for the rest of my life, I'm a 23 Mexican living in the United States, I know for a fact that the cold will kick my ass cause we mexicans (I'm from Sinaloa) aren't built for the cold weather, I can tank hot humid tropical climates like nothing but cold weather oh boy. Anyways I want to move to Ireland but I still have some questions like if I move to Ireland can I move to any country in the EU? And Which part of Ireland which would be best for me to live in? Not a big fan of cities but I rather not live hours away from a city, a quite town with nature is what I perfer.

[@carissacarter3377]

That's why I came here. Just found out the new law in California SB-145 I told my husband it's to scary and we live in North Dakota.

[@Wolfboy2012]

@@carissacarter3377 I want to move cause the USA is a joke, a bad joke that has no end. Ireland or Scotland seem like great countires to live in, while those 2 aren't 100% perfect they are still 10 times better than the US

[@meredithellington934]

If you want to move to Ireland, like anywhere in the EU, you'll probably need a student or work visa. An Irish working holiday visa might be a good place to start! I mostly stayed in cities when I lived there so I can't give great "quiet town" recommendations but I loved Galway.

[@Wolfboy2012]

@@meredithellington934 How do can I move to Ireland by that I mean literally move there, rent a house, and live there for the rest of my life. While Ireland isn't 100% perfect it's better than the US

[@meredithellington934]

@@Wolfboy2012 dude I wish I knew

[@AleCrushingNeT]

I wish I was your friend, you´re awesome. Thank you so much for this video. Sending love from Mexico.

[@teresamallery8557]

Visiting Ireland for the first time in july 2022. Would love more detailed suggestions.

[@skiptracr]

What a nice video, thank you.

[@yamum3733]

me watching the whole video even though ive lived in ireland my whole life 👁 👄 👁

[@iannaalexis]

where are you going to school and what do you think about it? I've been looking into a few colleges there for my bachelors and I'd appreciate the inside scoop! :)

[@meredithellington934]

When I was in Ireland for a semester I went to the National University of Ireland in Galway. I thought it was a great school, and I really enjoyed my classes, but fair warning the campus feels very small so if you're looking for a large university experience, it probably wouldn't be the right place😂

[@sashy2495]

great video !

[@meredithellington934]

thanks!

[@lucybari6066]

Such big big big question. An you gonna be love if you answer me. I am going to Ireland last year.BUT as you I have a cat and I don't know through what I should find some pet friendly flat. Thank you in advance for any tips.

[@vediodiary1754]

hey, I am planning to do master in Ireland, but recently came to know about colorism in Ireland? Please enlighten us if you had experience. Thanks in advance 😊 Peace

[@adalwolfgang]

I’m wanting to move to Ireland when I look for colleges and live there but I’m kinda nervous cause I’ve been trying to look into Irish culture cause I don’t want to be rude when going.

[@meredithellington934]

Oh you definitely don't have to worry about that! Just be kind and I promise you'll be okay :)

[@yarac5282]

@@meredithellington934 is it safe there?

[@shutterbuginfinity]

great vlog about ireland thnks for sharing

[@marcosjesus4395]

I'd like that you could tell me more in the next vídeo, more about music, and language about Irish people, it's just a suggestion.😊

[@kacieduncan4868]

Hi! I'm a junior US student studying abroad in Limerick this Fall. I'm super freaking nervous about the course work being way harder in Ireland vs the US. What was your experience? I'm horrible at tests and have heard European universities tend to be more test heavy rather than projects and papers like in the US.

[@katerinapetrova245]

IM A JUNIOR AS WELL DUDE

[@cowboygeologist7772]

Cool video; thanks for sharing.

[@jaimejuarez3097]

He escuchado tu video, y me gusto, pero quiero decir algo y espero sea para bien... mucha gente quisiera conocer lugares como tú, y sí lo podemos hacer, como todas las ciudades hay lugares "malos", pero existen muchas gentes alrededor del mundo que tenemos grandes paisajes, quiero pensar que eres una gran persona, como consejo di de corazón lo que sientes y el como estás y disfruta. Saludos. Jaime

[@kelly3666]

How can I move there after college? Can I go to college and move into Ireland or will I have to wait until I’m done?

[@meredithellington934]

Your best options would likely be a working holiday visa (which would allow you to stay 1 year if you're from the US) or a student visa (for a graduate degree, for example). Both would allow you to live in Ireland temporarily and may allow you to search for a permanent job that would sponsor you. Good luck!

[@ILoveMyBoyFriend-yx2zb]

It’s saint patricks day!

[@meredithellington934]

Officially a year since I uploaded this lol

[@CryWolfFilms]

I'm looking for tips on HOW to move to ireland from america. Visa information, qualifications for work visas, how realistic it is to love there permanently. Anyone have somewhere to direct me for this. Thank you

[@carriemartinez2933]

Same here!!!

[@madirishgirl76]

Cry wolf films write to the Irish embassy tell them what you want in terms of work education etc they should be able to help. Hope this helps you

[@-DC-]

I did laugh at you explaining the Craic 🤣.

[@garybarrett4881]

13:40 Bad peanut butter?! I eat peanut butter all the time. Though I never touch the ones with sugar in them, so can’t really speak to them. There’s actually a *lot* of different brands available in Ireland, so maybe just an unfortunate brand choice I hope, there are some brands I can’t stand either. Just keep trying different brands, I’m sure there’ll be one you like.

[@mariameehan3295]

You just meant the word circular about the train routes 😊

[@daisyblake72]

i am studying in london and can also confirm english peanut butter is trash :,)

[@meredithellington934]

You better believe that when I go back across the pond, there will be a costco-sized jar of jif in my suitcase--weight requirements be damned.

[@daisyblake72]

@@meredithellington934 my mom mailed me a giant jar and boxes of kraft as a care package I will forever be grateful

[@meredithellington934]

@@daisyblake72 omg one of my roommates got a care package like that and she rationed that mac and cheese until finals--it was truly inspiring

[@darrenstantonlive6824]

Great post. Where are you from

[@danielcowan87]

Btw it is actually not called Gaelic, it's called gaeilge or irish

[@idab6864]

You have a super subtle Irish accent

[@meredithellington934]

well that is NEWS to ME

[@Sofie2734]

Yooo it’s true!!!

[@susanbell6679]

Which part do you live in Ireland?

[@meredithellington934]

At the time, I lived in Galway! I actually live in Scotland now :)

[@0animalproductworld558]

When I look at some colleges in Ireland. It reminds me of Harry Potter 😁 Especially their cap and gown 😁

[@parkashchaudhari2701]

good job

[@Sachinkakitchen]

Very nice 👍

[@gregorymclaughlin6206]

Meredith - this was a fine intro to Ireland for foreigners but just a wee tip: it's "Smith-icks", not "Smith-wicks". :D

[@joiner3873]

I’m only 12 right now, but I’m planning to go to an art college in Ireland!

[@imtrulygreg9965]

im 12 too and wanna go to college in ireland too! i wanna move there what about you?

[@joiner3873]

@@imtrulygreg9965 Yes. Ireland is literally the best country ever! I like Danny Gonzalez too btw ☺️

[@imtrulygreg9965]

@@joiner3873 Ikr! Nice to meet more gregs though! Quick question, can we be friends? I want more friends that wanna move to Ireland, if you've got discord or Insta we can talk there! Sorry if that sounds creepy!

[@joiner3873]

@@imtrulygreg9965 Oh! Yeah, sure! My username is Cereal Fungus#9623 on Discord.

[@imtrulygreg9965]

@@joiner3873 Cool I'll friend you!

[@staringanime]

💜💙

[@johnroddy8756]

Welcome to Ireland over all not a bad country to live in.

[@celalkazak]

How about health system?

[@BrigataUPG]

very bad, usually compared to some African countries

[@joemacdonnagh6750]

The doughnut guy is from N.Y.

[@tupacmasteralg1247]

in daily life of ireland people ، are they using irish or english language ?

[@meredithellington934]

english! but all signs have both irish and english on them, and it seems like a lot of people learned basic irish in school growing up

[@madirishgirl76]

@@meredithellington934 there are Irish speaking areas of Ireland where their first language is Irish just so you know you could have included that in your video. Some of these areas are parts of Kerry connemara donegall.

[@enda88]

I live in ireland

[@mariafavoured4581]

Most difficult part is getting accommodation

[@meredithellington934]

Ain't that the truth. Even as an exchange student I struggled.

[@michaelmccarthy9411]

We actually don't use the word semester, not that it's important. We never call Irish Gaelic. It upsets us. Oh, and the UK uses Irish style plugs (joke) Nobody drinks iced tea or coffee, but you knew that

[@johndoyle2397]

Very beautiful

[@user-tk3ld9le1x]

I met an Irish guy on Instagram. He left me traumatised by his words.From then I am afraid of Irishmen. I know all are not same. But he was such a insane guy

[@gillianforde6013]

Omg I’m literally from Galway!!!

[@meredithellington934]

Ahh incredible!! I miss that city so much 😭

[@gillianforde6013]

Meredith Ellington you should definitely come back sometime!! Obviously not right now with everything going on, but our cases are starting to go down so soon hopefully!

[@gillianforde6013]

Meredith Ellington and when u do, go to Clarinbridge, it’s about 20 mins outside Galway, very nice little village

[@meredithellington934]

@@gillianforde6013 I'll definitely put it on the list! Thank you so much!

[@gillianforde6013]

Meredith Ellington no problem! If u want to know any tips on where to go around Galway or Ireland in general, send me a dm on Instagram. It’s @gillianforde2

[@JamesSmith-xo9cx]

Lovely video but it's really more about visiting rather than moving there.

[@meredithellington934]

I debated with myself a lot about that before I posted it, but because I was there for 4 months, it was longer than an average visit and I thought that a lot of what I mentioned might not be necessary for your average tourist trip. I just hope it's helpful for anyone spending an extended period of time there!

[@ChelseyJ10297]

Is it difficult to be a vegan in Ireland? Thank you so much for this video!

[@meredithellington934]

I just asked my vegan friend who lived in Ireland for a year! It's not difficult at all--especially in more metropolitan areas.

[@ChelseyJ10297]

Meredith Ellington thank you! That is very reassuring! I just found your channel and you definitely have a new fan!

[@bobbyrne8095]

So you were in Galway and went to Dublin ,that's about it.

[@Daisy-ct3nh]

The Guinness Storehouse is a total rip off. Kilmainham Jail is by far the best thing in Dublin to visit. I think pre-book is necessary.

[@meredithellington934]

I actually loved the Guinness Storehouse 😂but it's definitely more expensive than it's worth. Got to see Kilmainham Gaol with my parents when they visited and it was absolutely fascinating.

[@gillianforde6013]

edelno5 blaa I went to Guinness storehouse as one of my TY trips and it was really boring. It was kind of sad cause it was my last trip aswell before school closed

[@MimiThestreetsmart]

Hello

[@cherrysnap134]

[@emmatraynor8372]

Me being Irish watching this like 👁👄👁

[@pitchmuzik]

Du bist aus Deutschland oder? :)

[@matthewfoley252]

Want to go but scared, never been on a plane...just need peace hun.....had enough of America & the cry babies here etc....my last name speaks for it self maybe find the town my grampa was from.find a nice Las...need a change...need to know how much &all that stuff...Matt Foley 44...depressed....forgot how to laugh , & single by choice of course, need a crash course on how to do it😖

[@fiachraswaz]

Smithwicks pronounced smidicks. Good vid miss, nice to see one that doesnt patronise the shit out of us

[@kareemshakiru41gmail23]

Laff

[@syedKamranuddin84]

How to meet you because you are looking very friendly girl so do you like that i will meet you and hug you because im very handsome smart honest kind merciful cute boy

[@josephinemonahan915]

Wow...so your mother’s reaction to someone trying to help you was “trying to rob you”...I would have kept quiet about that...not a very positive thing to hear about a mother..glad she’s not mine😉

[@enjoyingmyvodka1013]

I just worry about the midgets (bugs) and the ticks

[@mrdandub]

Mac and cheese in Ireland 😂😂😂 I'm Irish and we don't eat that we eat sausages and rashers and black and white pudding and my boyfriend is Italian and he feels insulted that italys national food pasta has been disgraced by Americans mac and cheese

[@e.k5855]

We don’t eat instant mac and cheese but my mam makes the bed homemade mac and cheese!

[@mrdandub]

@@e.k5855 mac and cheese is not a thing in Ireland, nobody eats it, my Italian boyfriend says that Americans are ruining pastas. Mac and cheese is not a thing in Italy the country that invented pasta

[@e.k5855]

danny g good for you. I have had mac and cheese and my friends have it aswell.