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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Table Tennis at Maynooth University – It’s more than a sport!
Maynooth University has a vibrant campus life, with various student clubs and societies providing multiple opportunities for students. These clubs cover academics, sports, culture, arts, health, and anything else that a student needs. Each year, ...
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In China, although the culture of studying abroad is not as prevalent as it was a decade ago, the sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, followed by the citywide lockdown in Shanghai ...
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My Journey at Maynooth University: Balancing studies, Internships, and an Intercultural event
A short introduction about me, Arqus Alliance at Maynooth University I’m currently a Digital Marketing intern at the International Office and an Erasmus student at Maynooth University. I’m also an Arqus scholar and the main applicant ...
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