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by MU Blogger February 7, 2025

From New England to (old) Ireland, comparing and contrasting on my study abroad year

Over the Christmas holidays I traveled back to my hometown of Boston, Massachusetts, and was instantly greeted with a two-day snowstorm, which got me thinking about some of the cultural and social comparisons between the two places I find myself most- New England and Ireland. Weather: Coming from Boston, I felt prepared to handle the stereotypical Irish weather; I owned plenty of rain gear already, and I loved the fact that Ireland ...

by MU Blogger February 4, 2025

Maynooth University’s Library – A Student’s Weapon for Academic Success

Maynooth University has a spacious library named ‘John Paul II Library’ located right in the center of the University. It is easy to access for students from both the North and South Campuses. The library has several books (including eBooks) and electronic journals that help students access what they wish to read, gain knowledge, and progress academically. It is accessible to all students, make sure you have your student ID ...

by MU Blogger January 31, 2025

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How to Overcome Procrastination: Tips from a Fellow Procrastinator

Do you find yourself putting assignments off until the last minute? Maybe you bake, clean, or doomscroll just to avoid starting that looming task. If this sounds familiar, you're experiencing procrastination—the act of delaying tasks that need to be done. Procrastination is common, and while it might not seem like a big deal at first, chronic procrastination can negatively affect your life. The good news? You can break free from it. ...

by MU Blogger January 28, 2025

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From Vietnam to Ireland: A short love story with Maynooth University

A Leap of Faith: Why Ireland? Some love stories are written in the stars, and mine certainly feel that way. But first, let me briefly introduce myself and walk you through my love story. My name is Duyen (or you can call me Eunice), a Vietnamese girl who found her heart captured by the emerald isle. Like a serendipitous meeting, Ireland came into my life at the perfect time, and Maynooth ...

by MU Blogger January 20, 2025

blogs , Culture & Lifestyle , Olusolape Sonuga

How Irish Kindness Made Me Forget About the Cold OR the Warmth I Found Along the Way

Moving to a new country is a whirlwind of emotions – excitement, curiosity, and, in my case, an undeniable chill. When I landed in Ireland to begin my studies at Maynooth University, I knew I’d left the warmth of Nigeria behind, but I didn’t realize just how much the cold would define my first days. I’ll admit, the Irish weather caught me off guard. No matter how many people warned me, ...

by MU Blogger January 6, 2025

blogs , Campus life , Phanindra Yenneti

Table Tennis at Maynooth University – It’s more than a sport!

Maynooth University has a vibrant campus life, with various student clubs and societies providing multiple opportunities for students. These clubs cover academics, sports, culture, arts, health, and anything else that a student needs. Each year, the clubs and societies expand based on the interests of the new students. Of all these, I joined the Table tennis club because I have always been interested in this super exciting sport. This is one ...

by MU Blogger December 22, 2024

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Why Chinese Students choose Ireland as destination of further academic education

In China, although the culture of studying abroad is not as prevalent as it was a decade ago, the sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, followed by the citywide lockdown in Shanghai from April 2022, reignited the desire among some returnees to venture abroad once more. One such individual is my colleague—let’s call him Benjamin (a pseudonym)—a quintessential example of this trend. In September 2021, Benjamin and I ...

by MU Blogger December 19, 2024

Khang Du

My Journey at Maynooth University: Balancing studies, Internships, and an Intercultural event

A short introduction about me, Arqus Alliance at Maynooth University I’m currently a Digital Marketing intern at the International Office and an Erasmus student at Maynooth University. I’m also an Arqus scholar and the main applicant for the Students Co-Designed Project 2024, sponsored by the Arqus European Universities Alliance. If you're not familiar with Arqus just yet, it’s a European University Alliance that connects Maynooth with eight other universities all across Europe! ...

by MU Blogger December 18, 2024

Alfred Oryem

From Virtual to Reality: My Unforgettable Internship at Maynooth University

On the 1st of July 2024 Maynooth University (MU) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Aga Khan University. The strategic partnership, the first of its kind between an Irish university and The Aga Khan University, aims to foster collaboration in the coming years across several areas including research collaboration, student and staff mobility. As one of the first initiatives under this new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), ...

by MU Blogger December 3, 2024

Maynooth University International Student blog by Dalal

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Settling In and Staying Strong: A Postgrad’s Guide to Life and Well-being During Your Study Journey

Dalal Almuhaideb, a PhD researcher and a lecturer in the Education department Whether you’re returning to Ireland or arriving for the very first time, welcome! Starting your postgraduate journey is an exciting new chapter, full of opportunities, but it can also feel overwhelming at times. This guide is here to help you settle in smoothly and make the most of your time in Ireland. Give Yourself Time to Settle Adjusting to a new ...