One of the reasons I chose to study at Maynooth University was because it is right next to a castle. It might sound silly, but ...
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The song "Summertime Sadness”[1] was playing in a shop, and I couldn’t help but pause and reflect on this musical motif, which is common in ...
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Introduction When exploring Ireland as an exchange student, trying out Irish food might not be the first thing on your radar. Irish cuisine is often dismissed ...
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Mothú sa bhaile in Éirinn: how language gives a sense of belonging
Introduction Illustrations by Catherine Geaney When I told my Dutch family I was learning the Irish language, they were confused: ‘Do you mean you’re learning to speak ...
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JYt7m1KvzQ In the first of her Vlog series about her study abroad experiences, Vietnamese student Thu takes us not only to the places she has visited ...
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From Halloween to Sinterklaas: how holidays bring us together Introduction During my exchange in Maynooth, I celebrated the Irish festival of Halloween, as well as Sinterklaas; a ...
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Culture hides more than it reveals, and strangely enough what it hides, it hides most effectively from its own participants. Edward T. Hall How to fit ...
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Coming to a new city can be challenging, as you don’t know where to get the best coffee, where you can go for a walk ...
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From Classroom to Community: How Clubs and Community Enriched My Educational Journey
After working for many years, I never thought I would find myself physically back in a classroom. I have always enjoyed learning and researching online ...
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