06/08/2024
"Back in autumn 2021, I suggested to my new student buddy Abhilasha that we take a walk along the Dodder River in Clonskeagh for our first meet-up. By the end of our walk, we were well on the way to becoming good friends.
Shortly afterwards, Abhilasha introduced me to her soon-to-be fiancé Kalpit, who was visiting from Holland, who was keen to try Irish – as opposed to Dutch – Guinness, and we spent a memorable evening in O'Donoghue's enjoying the music and the banter.
So when Abhilasha announced their engagement in early 2023, and invited me and my son Louis to their wedding in New Delhi earlier this year, we didn’t need to be asked twice for what turned out to be a real trip of a lifetime." - Gerard Tannam, Alumni Buddy 🤝
The UCD Alumni Buddy Programme brings together local alumni and incoming international students. Its purpose is to provide friendly support to students during their stay in Dublin, to help them get to know the local community and to take part in a cultural exchange.
You can also make a positive impact by helping international students adjust to life in Ireland, sign up through the form in our bio via linktree! 🙋🏼🙋🏾🙋🏻 🌎