Before Your Arrival
When you go to Ireland, you do not have to worry because we, as Education State family, are always with you at our Dublin office! So what do you need to know before going to Ireland? Here you will find all the details. 🙂
As the famous Irish writer James Joyce once said about Ireland: “I haven't met any foreigners here. There are only friends.” Here, we would like to remind our dear friends who will go to Ireland to spend their Irish adventure in the best way possible.
What Should I Put in My Suitcase?
Packing is one of the most important things we need to do before moving abroad. So, should we put everything that comes to our mind in the suitcase or, above all, are there things that we should definitely put and that will make our life easier while we are there? Thanks to this list we have prepared for you, we hope that you will not regret it from the first moment you set foot in Ireland!
- Required documents (Passport etc.)
- Umbrella
- Raincoat
- Heavy clothing
- Power converter
- Medications
- Power bank
Irish Climate
One of the most important things to keep in mind before moving to Ireland is the weather. We recommend that you bring heavy clothing according to the season you go and the duration of your stay. Because the weather in Ireland is usually cold. All seasons of the year are rainy. In addition, the weather can change several times during the day. The weather, which is rainy in the morning, can be sunny in the afternoon and cold in the evening. That's why you can bring cardigans that you can carry in your hand when the weather warms up.
The sunny weather in the morning can turn into cloudy and rainy weather in 1-2 hours, or rainy weather may turn into sunny weather in a short time. That's why dressing in layers is useful. It rains in all four seasons, so nature is green for a long time in Ireland. Especially in Autumn and Spring, you will witness very beautiful landscapes.
Shopping in Ireland
Shopping in Ireland is quite enjoyable. There are stores or markets with very reasonable prices for any kind of thing you are thinking of. For example, if you want to shop for clothing, the cheapest place in Ireland is Penneys. The Irish usually do their clothing shopping here. You can find really good stuff at very affordable prices. If you're going to shop for food in Ireland, Lidl, Aldi, and Tesco are Ireland's cheapest grocery stores. You can find almost everything you are looking for in these supermarkets.
Finding a Job in Ireland
You can get a work permit by ‘’work and study program’’ or postgraduate in Ireland. The jobs that students work for are usually in the service industry. There is a part-time work permit of 20 hours per week. The minimum wage per hour is 11.30 Euros. In addition, you are allowed to work 40 hours a week (full-time) during the summer and Christmas periods. Finding a job depends on your initiative, luck, English level, and experience.