Maynooth University

To say that my time studying at Maynooth was the best thing I have ever done thus far in my life, would be an understatement. I have always been interested in travel, adventure and the exotics of different cultures. Maynooth University provided me with all of the above, and so much more! I got the chance to learn so much about my field in business from a global perspective, while also sinking myself into the rich Irish culture. From the visit to the surreal views of The Cliffs of Moher and the fresh feel of the Atlantic Ocean in Galway, there was never a dull moment, with such beautiful sights to see and delicious food to feast on...pro Irish tip, ALWAYS order the Guinness and Beef stew... You won’t regret it! Along my unforgettable journey I got to share it with other students from all around the world who I still call my best friends up to this day! Definitely a trip to remember and an experience of a lifetime.

Studying abroad at Maynooth University was an amazing experience! The campus is centrally located--only 30-40 minutes by bus/train to Dublin, the professors and class options are very diverse, and the overall experience of living on campus was very enjoyable (near multiple grocery and convenience stores). Orientation Week ensured we were fully informed about all of our responsibilities, and reassured us through various processes like immigration registration, travel advice, and culture/academic shock that may occur throughout our stay.

Getting to spend 4 weeks in Maynooth was one of the most amazing trips of my life! I got to experience normal college life in Ireland, learn about the culture, and take several amazing trips to different scenic locations across Ireland! Going to the store and seeing all the different options was an adventure by itself, let alone going to visit beautiful historic sites, such as Clonmacnoise. My all time favorite place we got to visit was Giant’s Causeway and seeing the gorgeous cliffs and the Columnar Rejointing! I even got to taste the ocean (much to my friend’s amusement)!

I loved staying in Ireland for a couple months, and honestly I wish I could’ve stayed for a whole year. I loved the environment of the school and surrounding community, I loved the support of my professors and my classmates, and I loved the beautiful landscapes that I got to explore every day. Most importantly, I loved being in a beautiful country with beautiful people, and I learned a lot about the country I also learned a lot about myself. The school was beautiful and the people were intellectual, and it was close to Dublin so I got to go explore the city easily, and I loved every second of it! I love Maynooth ❤️

I would suggest people plan ahead to go with several people from a university to share a suite with. I did not know my roomates going into it and it made for a rather uncomfortable living experience when I was not out doing things. There's also the fact that American students should know that the academic structure of a course is very different in Europe and should be advised to make a real effort in their classes while they are abroad. All in all it was a good trip and chance to learn about another country.