Working part-time while studying is one of the oldest student dilemmas in the book. Sometimes, you have no choice but to work and study simultaneously! Student Ambassador Souvik Basu debates the pros and cons of working while studying overseas giving us some interesting insights into the topic…
Ever wondered what the Maynooth University campus is like? Well wonder no more! Our Student Ambassador Joshua takes us on a 15-second-tour! Don’t miss out this fabulous hyper-lapse and super speedy tour of one of Ireland’s leading universities…
Nothing beats the beauty of the natural landscape ?
Explore the Irish Sea with Student Ambassador Olivia Rampersaud! ? (more…)
Sometimes, you’ve got to see it to believe it! Student Ambassador Saran shows the beauty of Ireland, through his eyes. The culture, the people, the nature, the history, there is so much to see on this small island. Check out Saran’s breathtaking video!
What do you think of when you think of Irish food? Potatoes? Pies? Soda bread? Student Ambassador Olivia offers a new option, one that is widely known, widely loved, and widely eaten in Ireland! To her, this dish has come to signify much more than just a meal. Curious? Keep reading!
In a breath-taking blog, Student Ambassador Stephen reflects on his journey so far. From a daily two-hour walk to secondary school, to life at Maynooth University, Stephen is relentless in his quest for lifelong learning and knowledge. He thinks of the resilience and strength that education brings to communities and shares it all with us… (more…)
Irish people are known to have a number of quirks! Stephen Mbwika, Student Ambassador from Kenya, tells us of his first experiences of Ireland, its people and its weather… (more…)
Student Ambassador, Saran Dakshina from Bengaluru, in Southern India, tells us how he combined his passions and education in his move to Ireland. Exploring his new home on his bicycle, Saran tells us just some of the things that Ireland has on offer…
Getting started in a new place can be overwhelming in ways one can never really prepare for, you don’t know how you will feel in a certain situation until you’re in it. This is a lesson Student Ambassador Olivia Rampersaud from the USA found out after the fact but she soon came to realise that it takes time to adjust and settle… (more…)
As summer in Ireland is officially over, we look forward to the autumn as we see the colours around us change from greens to golds. It can be hard to give up the summer sun but Ireland in the autumn is even more beautiful than the summer. Take it from Vietnamese Student Ambassador Ly Le Thi, she claims Ireland has the best autumn she has ever seen… (more…)
When the sun is shining and the skies are blue, Ireland’s beauty is breathtaking. There’s so much to do and see so sometimes it’s nice to make a day of it. In a new video from Yow Jia Yee from Malaysia, she sets off to have a wander around Wicklow’s beautiful landscape for the day with her friend Mandy and their canine companion River. (more…)
Avantika Singh, our Student Ambassador from India, has spent the last year getting familiar with the Irish lifestyle, culture and education system. In her third piece on our blog, she tells us everything to expect from a Master’s degree in Ireland. Taking into account the changes that occurred over the last year or so in terms of how lectures are carried out, Avantika has a good grasp of the Irish system and loves it! (more…)