Imagine walking into a classroom where every corner of the globe is represented. Where the air hums with accents from every continent, and every conversation feels like a journey to a new place. What would you learn? How would it change you? Do you believe the whole world could fit in one room? “Yes”, I told myself. This isn’t a hypothetical scenario at all. It’s my everyday reality as a Master’s student at the Department of International Development, Maynooth University. Inclusivity - ...
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Why do many students prefer on-campus accommodation? As an international student coming to a new country, the first preference is to get safe accommodation. Also, it is the easiest of the options for securing accommodation without much hassle. But here’s the twist…! You should be lucky enough to get picked from among the several applicants. However, it is advised by the university management not to be too dependent on on-campus accommodation and to try to secure one off-campus, as the selection ...
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One of the Classic Chinese Home-Style Dishes: Braised Pork Belly with Potatoes
Today, I’d like to share a recipe for one of the most beloved Chinese home-cooked dishes—Braised Pork Belly with Potatoes. I hope this guide will help students living abroad recreate a taste of home and provide an opportunity for international friends to experience authentic Chinese cuisine from their own kitchens. Ingredients & Preparation: Pork Belly: The €2.99 pork belly from Aldi works perfectly. Cut it into small pieces, then boil in water. Garlic: Finely chopped. Ginger: Finely chopped. Sugar: White sugar is ideal, but you ...
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