I originally wanted to get my degree abroad because I wanted to travel and experience a new culture. Ireland has definitely done that. I've gotten to travel to Cliffs of Moher and Galway and explore Dublin more than I would ever as only a tourist. And even in Maynooth it seems like there's always something to do, whether it be a society/club activity or an educational event. There's also some really passionate people here, both as students and educators. Even ...
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There was rain, wind, a tiny bit of sun and thank the higher forces, no snow J We were really blessed with three perfectly sunny days in a row, which is unbelievable! Don't get me wrong, there's sun all the time – but for 15 minutes, followed by rain, clouds, and then everything all over again. Weekends were a lot of fun, because I mostly spent them with friends I haven’t seen in ages. The International Office got another truly ...
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Even before coming to Ireland, I had heard about the rich culture and tradition of this nation. With this culture is entwined the very famous festival St Patrick’s Day, which is a cultural and religious celebration held on March 17, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland. According to the history, Saint Patrick was born in England, and was kidnapped by Irish raiders and lived in captivity for 6 years. Later, he travelled to Ireland ...
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