The Arqus Talent Scholarship came to me after three years of searching and applying, again and again, for an opportunity to pursue a master's degree in Europe. I started out as a diplomacy student, and ...
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Mini Crawl, Major Munchies: Eating Through Maynooth
Maynooth is a small town, but despite its size, it’s home of one of the oldest universities, a castle lost in time and, of course, several places to eat, have a drink or simply hang ...
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Humans of Maynooth – Episode 4 “Will Digital Marketing change in the Age of AI?” – insights from a GOI-IES Scholar
After sharing stories of resilience and empowerment in our previous episodes, we now meet a “new face” in Episode 4 of Humans of Maynooth. Minh, a GOI-IES awardee 2024 who is pursuing an MSc in Digital ...
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When Homework Became Independent Study: My Academic Culture Shock
For many students, the transition from secondary school to university is more disorienting than expected. In secondary school, we become accustomed to a very structured way of learning. Daily classes, regular homework, exam preparation, and a ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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