International Students from Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) have featured in a new campaign highlighting the vibrant student life of Limerick city.
The International Limerick Student City video was produced by the Marketing and Communications Department at Limerick City and County Council in collaboration with TUS, University of Limerick (UL), and Mary Immaculate College (MIC). The video emphasises not only the academic excellence that Limerick offers but also the importance of students immersing themselves in the excitement of city life and enjoying their new home away from home.
International students from 71 countries are currently attending the two Limerick city TUS campuses (Moylish Campus and Limerick School of Art and Design Campus), with 4,000 from over 100 countries attending universities in Limerick each academic year. Students representing TUS in this campaign included Anushka Dubey, Rosangela, Condori , Florangela Condori , Kai Lim Ng, Anthony Oyovwikefe, Viktoria Grüninger, Anna Ender and Juliette Declunder.
The promotional video explores the cultural experiences, nightlife and leisure activities that make studying in the Treaty city a memorable experience.
Greg Van Buskirk, TUS International Student Experience Office, said, “Limerick has long been a welcoming second home to international students and we’re thrilled to be highlighting the countless ways students can engage with the city, its people, and its culture. TUS students come from all over the world to achieve academic success and enjoy fulfilling and fun personal lives in Limerick. International students are not only welcome in Limerick, but they get to celebrate their identities and contribute to the intercultural growth of the city, which is such a special thing.”
Donn O’Sullivan, Head of Marketing and Communications at Limerick City and County Council added, “This new International Limerick Student City video looks beyond the textbooks by emphasising Limerick’s unique blend of connectivity, academia and dynamic student life. We were delighted to collaborate with Limerick’s three Universities to present this visual showcase of our different kind of energy and how welcoming we are as a city, where every student becomes part of our global community. In Limerick, education meets life experiences and opportunities unfold at every turn.”
The council led campaign highlights how Limerick’s strategic location ensures excellent connectivity with Ireland’s other major cities, while Shannon Airport is a mere 20 minutes away. The local authority also points out that as the only location outside of Dublin boasting three university-level educational institutes Limerick stands out as a top choice for higher and further education.
The launch of the International Limerick Student City video is the first in a series of year-round Limerick Student City campaign activities.
The campaign seeks to encourage college hopefuls to think Limerick when filling out their CAO application forms. A Limerick Student City Prospectus has been produced, capturing the essence of Limerick as a vibrant, future-focused city.