“C’est dur d’avoir vingt ans en deux mille vingt.” It is difficult to be 20 years old in 2020. As a 20 year old in 2020 and a resident in Paris, Macron’s words have a particular resonance with me. It is true that being 20 in 2020 is difficult, but it has its compensations. We asked international students who have travelled to Ireland to share their views on what their college experience has been like. Many who are struggling with online lectures, empty campuses and few social events feel they have been short-changed and want refunds.

Source: The Irish Times December 08, 2020 06:00 UTC