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 out with friends. The key to finding a good place to eat it’s to know what’s out there! Here I’ll recommend 4 places for you to eat in Maynooth town. Picture on the right: Full Irish Breakfast Coffee Mill A good place to have breakfast and lunch situated just ...
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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 Marketing at Maynooth University not for corporate fame, but to make a meaningful impact in academia. With a strong enthusiasm for research and a vision for future teaching, he shares how his time at Maynooth University has “transformed” his mindset for the better and “deepened his ...
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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 strong emphasis on memorisation are the norm. There’s also a constant sense of supervision—teachers check your work, remind you of deadlines, and guide you closely. While this does require responsibility, it’s within a fairly controlled environment. Then, suddenly, everything changes at university! The timetable can feel ...
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