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  Packing is one the confusing thing when you are moving abroad to start a new life with 23 kg luggage limitation. In this blog, I have tried to gather all the things that I think should be in your list while travelling abroad.  Things are categorised as mandatory and option so that you can decide the priorities and if planning on buying new then better purchase from here once you move. I am sharing the downloadable checklist of items. Download and print it to plan your pack and prepare for your flight to Ireland. Download Checklist here     Congratulation on this new journey. I try my best to help everyone to make these decisions easier but still if any questions please drop a comment below and I will respond soon.  Also, drop a comment to appreciate the writer’s effort. It takes multiple weeks to gather all these information. IMPORTANT NOTE Get a dental check up done before coming even if there are no dental health issues. This will help you sa...

  While moving to a new country  buying a sim is the among the first few tasks to be achieved. The " pay as you go" option is an ideal deal for international students as there is no contract associated and you can top up with credits as and when you require. Recharge can be done online, in shops or dispensing machines. Checkout various providers options available in Ireland. Please drop a comment below  to appreciate the writer's efforts. Vodafone:  Unlimited data and weekend calls for €20.  ◦ Unlimited data, maximum speed 10 Mbps ◦ Unlimited any network texts ◦ 100 any network minutes & unlimited minutes from 3pm on Friday till 11:59 On Sundays. If you refer anyone, you and your friend  you get referral rewards. Current offer is €20 voucher for Amazon, Penneys, or Deliveroo voucher of your choice when your referral friend tops up by €20. There are various offers available when you download the Vodafone app.  🔗Link:...

 Ireland provides an option for international students to stay for work for two years and the stay back visa is called Third Level Graduate Programme, Stamp 1G. This visa allows non-EU/EEA students who have graduated with a Level 8 or above degree to remain in Ireland to seek employment. *Please note the government has run extensions for a few cases where people are not able to seek employment due to covid. Refer to the Government website for further details. Due to covid situations, the process has been online and it is no longer required to submit the passport. Just fill in the online application with the required documents and the visa will be processed in 3-6 weeks. From Stamp 2 to Stamp 1G (Year 1 documents required): Letter from your education institution that you have qualified for the course. Valid Private insurance covering €25,000 for accidental and €25,000 for Disease. Scanned copy of current IRP front and back. Scanned copy of passport front and back. Stamp 1G Renewal (...

By now you must have estimated your overall cost of living for Ireland but the first month's expenses are exceptional from your whole year's expense since you are settling down in a new country.   You'll have to pay for some initial setup costs and make sure you have enough to cover these initial unavoidable expenses. There will be a lot of one-time spending in your first month. With a bit of careful planning, you should be able to gauge exactly and save on your first month's spending. Here, I am sharing my personal first-month expense experience and it can vary depending on which city in Ireland you are staying in, type of house (sharing, single), your spending and saving capacity. But I hope this gives an idea to plan your expenses. If you find this video helpful and want to know more, please drop a comment in the comment section to appreciate the efforts.  Download the budget form to plan your first month: Download Checklist here    1. Taxi: Usually colleges/u...

Ireland is one of the beautiful islands in Europe. Being one of the English-speaking countries, Ireland is another HubSpot for international students for their Master's degrees. Various reputed universities, colleges offer a variety of courses for Masters and Bachelors degrees. Here are some of the many benefits of making Ireland your education destination.  Please drop a comment if this was helpful to appreciate the efforts and time invested. English-speaking country: The country is predominantly English spoken in the European zone though Irish Gaelic is the official language.  Extensive course choices: Colleges and universities here in Ireland offer a variety of courses and offer one of the best education systems. Top universities and educational offer more than 4500 courses in various specializations including data science, artificial intelligence, cyber security, computer science, business, arts, sociology, engineering, humanities, and many more.  2 years post-study v...

If you find this information helpful, please drop a comment below to encourage the writer's efforts. 1.  Leapcard:  Used to travel in Dublin Bus, Luas, dart, train. Download this app to register for a leap card, top-up and balance check. Very useful and handy. Apple   Android 2. Daft.ie: Find a house to rent, share all across Ireland.   Apple Android 3. Irish Times: Get all the latest news about Ireland.   Apple   Android 4. Dublin Bus : Get live updates on buses and your stop. Apple Android 5. Lidl App: Check the weekly deals, coupons on Lidl grocery app. Apple Android 6. Meetup: Check all the latest tech, social events here Apple Android 7. Free now: Book a taxi ride here. Also, you get a discount on your first ride . Apple Android 8. Moodle: Colleges/universities uses moodle for sharing course content. Apple Android 9.   Splitwise: Best app to share monthly expenses if living with friends. Apple Android 10. Bank App: Easily ...

Step by step guide to Master's in Ireland Thinking to Study Abroad?     Deciding to get an International Master’s degree is a life-changing decision. You'll get better career opportunities, cultural diversity, a wider network, and life-transforming moments by finding a Master’s degree abroad. There are a lot of complex details online on moving abroad as a student, hence I am sharing my personal experience and wondered if someone would have shared these small details I would have been able to plan my Masters’ well in time.  Follow a schedule so that your application can be processed on time and you get admission to your dream course.  Here is a timeline to plan your Masters. Check out the link below to download the timeline checklist to track your progress.  Download Checklist here   Comment below for any further details. 10-12 Months Make up your mind:  Take time to decide on the right time for your Master’s degree. Start with an estimated course ...