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by MU Blogger January 6, 2025

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 August 23, 2024

Abbegael Fulton , blogs , Campus life

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 ...

by MU Blogger January 24, 2024

blogs , Campus life , Elvio Malawene

“Fitting in” at Maynooth

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 in Maynooth: Cultural and Social Shocks Embracing diverse cultures and exploring social differences can be an eye-opening experience, especially when comparing two unique destinations like Ireland and Mozambique. In this blog post, we will delve into some of the intriguing cultural and social differences that I ...

by MU Blogger October 11, 2023

blogs , Campus life , Elena Schroder , Nature

A Guide through Maynooth

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 or a run, or where to meet your new friends. But before you know it, you will have new favourite places and here are mine. https://youtube.com/shorts/ts4Y_vUV_gc?feature=share 1. The UniversityI’m not getting paid to say this, but I really like the University! As I am an intern in ...

by MU Blogger August 8, 2023

blogs , Campus life , Iselina Hernandez

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 for continuous development and growth. The thought of becoming a committed student again in a school and discovering that it might be too late was a bit scary. However, my insatiable curiosity pushed me to make one of the best decisions of my life, and ...

by MU Blogger July 11, 2023

blogs , Campus life , Thalita Nazare

My Journey at Maynooth University: A Symphony of Personal and Academic Growth

As a Ph.D. student trying to find my way through the vast sea of education, I found a safe harbour on the shores of Maynooth University. From the first day I came here, I felt like I was at home. It had a unique mix of intellectual freedom and a reassuring sense of safety. It was a place that both encouraged and celebrated my individuality.Starting a Ph.D. is like going ...

by MU Blogger May 26, 2023

blogs , Campus life , Siddhant Johari

Hitting the gym on campus

As a fitness enthusiast, ISSA(USA) certified nutritionist and a student at Maynooth University, I am lucky to have access to the amazing gym facilities on campus. Maynooth University Campus Gym is a state-of-the-art fitness centre that offers a wide range of equipment, classes, and services to help students and staff achieve their fitness goals. The range of equipment at the Maynooth University Campus Gym is one of my favourite features. The ...

by MU Blogger April 7, 2023

Saint Patricks college south campus Maynooth

blogs , Campus life , Noor Albarudi

A Cathedral of Trees

I am struck by the beauty and tranquillity of Maynooth South Campus, it reminds me of a recent trip to South Africa where I visited the botanic gardens in Pietermaritzburg. The luminous beauty of the old trees on South Campus reminds me of a particular area where I walked through on the East Coast of South Africa. It was described as a ‘Living Cathedral’ of plane trees planted in 1908 ...

by MU Blogger August 2, 2022

blogs , Campus life , Culture & Lifestyle , International Summer School Contributors

Have Fun and Be Free

Music festivals are a big part of young life, especially in the summer. You get the chance to see many of your favorite artists at one event rather than a typical event. I was so excited to find out there was a festival in Ireland and it did not disappoint. There was plenty of food, merchandise, and people everywhere. There were people all over Ireland and I even met someone ...

by MU Blogger July 18, 2022

blogs , Campus life , Culture & Lifestyle , International Summer School Contributors

From Texas Tech Uni to Maynooth this summer

Hello, my name is Stephanie Gregory and I am currently studying Circuits II and Anthropology of Ireland for six weeks while at Maynooth University over the summer. I am from the United States of America, more specifically Houston, Texas though I currently attend Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas getting my undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering. Ireland is lovely and I can’t wait to soak up all of the things it ...