https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZi7oU4PIec&t Maynooth being just 25 kilometres from Ireland's capital city, there ar absolutely no excuses for not hopping on the bus to check out what Dublin has to offer, day or night, as tested by Thu in her second vlog.
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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 outskirts of Dublin would be perfect for a small-town Canadian ...
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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 beauty? [1] Written by Lana Del Rey and her long-time collaborator, ...
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