by MU Blogger February 4, 2025
blogs , Phanindra Yenneti , Study Tips

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 ...

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by MU Blogger January 31, 2025
blogs , Katheryn Carolina Aymerich Díaz , Study Tips

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. ...

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by MU Blogger January 28, 2025
blogs , Eunice Duyen

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 ...

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by MU Blogger January 20, 2025
blogs , 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, ...

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by MU Blogger January 6, 2025
blogs , Campus life , Phanindra Yenneti , sport

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 ...

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by MU Blogger December 22, 2024
blogs , Ireland , Qin Lu

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 ...

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by MU Blogger December 3, 2024
Maynooth University International Student blog by Dalal
blogs , Dalal Riyadh a Almuhaideb , PhD , Postgraduate

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 ...

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by MU Blogger August 23, 2024
Abbegael Fulton , blogs , History

Guiding you through Maynooth, past and present

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 my one stipulation when choosing where to study in Ireland was a school that had old buildings and a long history. While pretty much all of the schools I considered had beautiful and historic architecture, but Maynooth stood out for me. A town on the ...

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by MU Blogger August 20, 2024
View to old library at Maynooth University by DALAL ALMUHAIDEB
blogs , Dalal Riyadh a Almuhaideb , Ireland , Nature

Bittersweet Beauty of Summer

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 literature and lyrics for evoking feelings of sorrow. Typically, summer is associated with joy, happiness, and freedom. I find it hard to imagine such sadness in Ireland—a country known for its beautiful landscapes, stunning nature, and kind people. How could one feel sad amidst such ...

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