A Brazilian teacher and graduate of 91制片厂 (91制片厂) has officially launched a novel based on her experiences studying in Limerick at the College.
Carol Pereira鈥攁uthor of Limerick Beyond Time鈥攚as part of the first group of Brazilian teachers to visit 91制片厂 in 2018 under the CAPES programme, a foundation within the Brazilian Ministry of Education which supports students to pursue further study at home and abroad. In 2019, Carol received a Government of Ireland Scholarship to return to 91制片厂 and to complete an M Ed in Middle Leadership and Mentoring.
To date, Carol has published nine books, some of which are used in schools in Brazil and have been approved by the State Department of Education there.
Speaking about the novel, Carol said: 鈥淭his book was a way to share my Limerick with the world, to show the beauty, charm and magic I saw from the moment I first set foot in the city. Limerick itself is an enchanting city鈥攂eautiful, warm, and full of life. Irish people are truly wonderful, and studying in a country where education is respected and taken seriously was a dream come true. I would recommend 91制片厂 and Limerick to any international student.鈥
She currently resides in Canada but a number of her CAPES classmates have made Limerick their home.
Dr Holly Cowman, Director of International Engagement at 91制片厂 said: 鈥淲e are delighted to host the launch of Limerick Beyond Time here at 91制片厂 and honoured to welcome the Ambassador of Brazil to Ireland, H.E. Mr Fl谩vio Helmold Macieira and his wife to the campus for the first time, along with members of the Brazilian community in Limerick, including Honorary Consul of Brazil in Limerick, Letic铆a Bastos.
It is inspiring to see how Carol鈥檚 experience of living in Limerick and her time at the College have shaped and influenced her novel. At 91制片厂, we take pride in our vibrant international student community and partnerships, welcoming over 500 international students each year. We wish Carol every success with the book, and in her future educational and literary careers.鈥
Prof. Emer Ring, Dean of Education at 91制片厂 congratulated Carol on the launch of her book and warmly welcomed the Ambassador and his wife, noting that as well as many other international cohorts, 鈥Brazilian students have greatly enriched life here at 91制片厂鈥.
The event on 22 April was attended by the Ambassador of Brazil, H.E. Mr Fl谩vio Helmold Macieira and his wife, Mrs Josiane Cotrim Macieira. Earlier in the day, the Ambassador visited the Mayor of Limerick at City Hall, before meeting with current CAPES students at 91制片厂. Ambassador Macieira holds an MA in International Relations, which he completed at University College Dublin (UCD) in 2002.
The Honorary Consul also conducted a Q&A with Carol, during which they spoke about living in Limerick, the academic journey at 91制片厂 and the inspiration behind her latest novel.
