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by MU Blogger August 1, 2025

Do’s and Don’ts for International Students in Ireland: Staying Safe and Settling In

Relocating to a new place is both interesting and challenging. As a student in Ireland, you are surely going to experience some warm hospitality, new experiences, and different cultural wings. Ireland is a safe and student-friendly country, but a few practical considerations are worth mentioning in terms of basic safety, cultural norms, and social behaviour. Here’s my honest guide on what to do and what not to do as you begin ...

by MU Blogger July 30, 2025

blogs , Careers & Jobs , Eunice Duyen

Humans of Maynooth Episode 3: Empowering Women in Tech with Archana Sahoo from India

In the last episode of our Humans of Maynooth series, we explored the journey of Sichen Huangfu, a PhD in Education, who shared her courageous path in overcoming homesickness to pursue qualified research projects in Ireland. In this third episode, we shift our focus to another inspiring voice in the Maynooth University community — Archana Sahoo from India. Currently, she is a postgraduate student in Software Engineering. With a background in ...

by MU Blogger July 24, 2025

blogs , Careers & Jobs , Phanindra Yenneti

Part-Time Jobs in Ireland for International Students – My Experience and Advice

International students come first in the race for a part-time job. Part-time work helps pay the bills and sometimes serves as a gateway into the social scene, providing the opportunity to acquire local experience and soft skills that complement one's academics. But getting a job in the first place can't be quite that easy. I hope to shed some light from my own experiences and offer some learning points that ...

by MU Blogger June 26, 2025

blogs , Olusolape Sonuga , Preparing for Life in Ireland

What I Packed VS What I Actually Needed

Before moving to Ireland for my master’s, I spent weeks researching what to pack. YouTube videos, TikTok’s, blogs, alumni chats, I consumed it all. Still, the truth is that no one can pack perfectly for a new life abroad. Now that I’m settled into Ireland and have braved my fair share of snowy nights, rainy weeks and lovely spring weather, I thought it would be helpful to share what I packed, what ...

by MU Blogger June 23, 2025

blogs , Eunice Duyen

Humans of Maynooth Episode 2: “Brave, Bold, and Bilingual” – Sichen’s PhD Journey from Shanxi to Maynooth

Welcome back to Humans of Maynooth, a heartfelt interview series that shares the voices of international students at Maynooth University. Each episode offers a glimpse into the lives, challenges, and triumphs of students who have journeyed from around the world to call Maynooth University and Ireland their second home. In this episode, we meet Sichen Huangfu, a Chinese PhD student whose research explores the power of translanguaging in education. I ...

by MU Blogger June 19, 2025

blogs , Katheryn Carolina Aymerich Díaz , Preparing for Life in Ireland

What to know before arriving in Ireland and Maynooth University

You got your place in Maynooth University? Congratulations! You’ve already started your journey on studying in Ireland and, believe or not, the pre-arrival information seeking phase can be the most hectic and stressful one. In this blog, I’ll explore the key information any prospective international student should know before arriving in the Emerald Isle.Picture: Student Ambassador Katheryn Aymerich in front of Maynooth University’s Library First, you need to register with the university ...

by MU Blogger June 16, 2025

blogs , Campus life , Careers & Jobs , Phanindra Yenneti

Beyond the Classroom: How School of Business Extracurricular Activities Shaped My Professional Journey

As a Business School student, you just cannot say the academic curriculum was anything but rigorous and intellectually rewarding. What made it more enriching, perhaps, were the extracurricular and co-curricular opportunities that ran parallel with the formal teachings. Such activities conducted by the School of Business were not put together as mere additions; rather, they are truly essential in shaping our career readiness and personality development. From real-life assignments to ...

by MU Blogger June 2, 2025

Humans of Maynooth - Interview Series-Minh Quang Tran MSc Design Innovation student

blogs , Eunice Duyen

Humans of Maynooth Series – Episode 1: Designing Dreams with Minh Quang Tran from Vietnam

Humans of Maynooth - Interview Series with International Student at Maynooth University Episode 1: Designing Dream with Minh Quang Tran from Vietnam Welcome to Humans of Maynooth. This is an interview series from which we have a chance to hear different voices and experiences of international students at Maynooth University. Each story offers a unique perspective on life, learning, and personal growth in one of the most welcoming university towns in Ireland ...

by MU Blogger May 16, 2025

blogs , Campus life , Katheryn Carolina Aymerich Díaz

Finishing strong: Tips for international students

As the semester has wrapped up and we've just entered the end of term exam period , we as international students have a myriad of things to do apart from studying. Whether you have to pack up and be ready to move out, sort out your visa, apply for scholarships, financial help or part-time jobs, renew your tenancy agreement or even find a new place to stay, here are useful ...

by MU Blogger May 9, 2025

blogs , Culture & Lifestyle , Olusolape Sonuga

A Foodies Guide to Maynooth: Top Spots to Eat Like a Local

As a self-proclaimed foodie, one of my biggest concerns when moving to Ireland was finding exciting spots to eat to my heart’s content. I wasn’t sure if I would be able to satisfy my taste buds in a new country, especially with all the unknowns. But as it turns out, Maynooth has a fantastic food scene with a variety of spots to explore, whether you're craving something familiar or trying ...