Mary Immaculate College

I chose to study at MIC because of the connections I had with the college. My home college, Gannon University, and MIC are already in the process of building closer ties through the Arts, Education, and Theatre Programmes. As I am a theatre actor, I always appreciate the worldly opportunities that can be pursued abroad. I value studying in a different country because of all the new outlooks on things I thought I already knew!

"Coming from a school where the student body is over 35,000 strong, it was quite a change of pace coming to MIC, which has around 3,000 students. But I loved it! There was not one person on staff that I encountered who was unkind. Everyone, including the students, often went out of their way to help you out, if asked."

"My study abroad experience at Mary I was so fulfilling and life-changing. Everyone I met in the International Office quickly became my friends and were beyond kind and accommodating. My time in Ireland has helped shaped me and taught me more about myself as a student and a person than I thought possible. It was truly the time of my life."

"My time at MIC was nothing short of wonderful. I had the most amazing opportunity as an older student to not only study abroad but bring my 8-year-old daughter along with me.  As scared as I was to go on this adventure, I don’t regret it for one second, and I would do it all over again. The international office here immediately made me feel at home. Studying in Ireland was one of the best experiences of my life."

"Studying at Mary I is a wonderful experience for me. The teachers are amazing and the international office is so cool and supportive! The scenery of the country is very peaceful and pretty. Plus, I met a group of awesome friends from different cultures and gained precious friendships with them! I feel so lucky and happy to study here!"

"Coming from so far away, I was concerned about feeling homesick. However, the staff at Mary I became very much like family. I was warmly welcomed and knew that if I ever needed to talk with someone or a hug, I could always count on Ger, Holly, Ben and Seamus. It was comforting to have a wonderful network of people at Mary I and know that I now have an Irish family too."

"The educational system at MIC is simply perfect and it made me realise that the smaller the college the better. I had the opportunity to make loads of friends both Irish and international, and together we travelled around the country during our free time, learned about the Irish culture, making the best memories ever. And the great thing of it all is that I had the opportunity to learn the basics of the Irish language, so Go raibh mile maith agat MIC!"

"My time in Ireland and at Mary Immaculate was a tremendous growing opportunity, which allowed me to really see my full potential as a student and a person."

"Studying abroad in Ireland was beyond a dream come true. MIC staff made the transition seamless and I am so grateful to have the support of the International Office. Irish culture, and the accent, is something that will be missed back in the United States."

"I truly enjoyed studying at Mary I because the school is so open to helping out students and making sure that you get the best out of your experience abroad."

"Being back home, I find myself missing many things about Limerick: a college full of friendly staff ready to help, classes that provided opportunities to explore Ireland, and a city as comfortable to live in as it was ancient and beautiful."

"I loved every moment I spent studying abroad at Mary I. The students and staff were very friendly and I highly recommend this program."

"Mary I was a great school to study at for many reasons. The international office was always friendly and ready to help, which made the transition of living in Ireland much easier. Plus, the city of Limerick is a great place to walk around and find fun things to do with friends."

"My time abroad and at Mary was filled with countless opportunities. Mary I provided me with not only education but a comfortable atmosphere to learn and grow in. I was able to explore a new culture and history that differs from where I live."

"As an Australian student preparing to arrive in Ireland for exchange, I was anxious about fitting into a different lifestyle. Mary Immaculate College was quick to settle me in, and its warm and welcoming nature made Limerick a second home."