Did you know that Africa faces significant challenges in addressing social inequality? In sub-Saharan Africa, over 40% of the population lives below the poverty line, according to the World Bank. In Nigeria, women make up ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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