Bag Packed. Goal Bigger. Ireland Pre-Departure Event 2026

Meet the Lineup

Dr Osamah Qureshi, Ireland Education Office

Dr Afra Sajjad EI Representative

Irfan Hameed CEO INTAX

Hugh Mulhaire, Affinity Lines Manager, Arachas

Emma Godsil Director

Linda McGrath Global Admission Team SETU

Rehan Rustam Lab Demonstrator at UCD

Muteen Mushtaq Partnership Associate UniAcco

Event Agenda

3:00 PM - 03:05 PM Director

By: Dr Osamah Qureshi

Dr. Osamah Qureshi – Director, Ireland Education Office Welcome address Preparing for your journey to Ireland Student success tips and IEO support services

3:05 PM - 3:15 PM EI Representative in Pakistan

By: Dr Afra Sajjad

Dr. Afra Sajjad – Enterprise Ireland Representative Ireland as a global destination for higher education Opportunities for international students The Irish education ecosystem

3:15 PM - 3:25 PM Global Admission Team

By: Linda McGrath (SETU)

Linda McGrath – Global Admissions Team, SETU University registration and enrolment Academic preparation before arrival Student services and support available on campus

3:25 PM - 3:35 PM Director

By: Emma Godsil (Godsil Education)

Emma Godsil – Director, Godsil Education Settling into student life in Ireland Academic expectations and cultural adaptation Making the most of your Irish education experience

3:35 PM - 3:45 PM CEO

By: Irfan Hameed (Intax Contracting)

Irfan Hameed – CEO, Intax Contracting Employment opportunities in Ireland Workplace expectations and career guidance Building your professional future

3:45 PM - 3:55 PM (Affinity Lines / Arachas)

By: Hugh Mulhaire

Hugh Mulhaire – Director, Affinity Lines (Arachas) Why health and travel insurance matter Insurance requirements for international students Protecting yourself while studying abroad

3:55 PM - 4:10 PM Lab Demonstrator

By: Rehan Rustam (University College Dublin)

Rehan Rustam – Lab Demonstrator, University College Dublin (UCD) A student's perspective on living and studying in Ireland Managing academics, accommodation, and part-time work Practical advice for a smooth transition

4:10 PM - 4:25 PM Partnership Associate

By: Muteen Mushtaq (UniAcco)

Muteen Mushtaq – Partnership Associate, UniAcco Finding safe and affordable student accommodation Booking accommodation before arrival Tips for choosing the right place to live

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Bag Packed. Goal Bigger. Ireland Pre-Departure Event 2026