🏠 Housing
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
721€
Where was it located?
In Kilcock, 15 minutes away by bus from the university
How can someone find this place?
Homestay
Would you recommend it?
Yeah because the host mom is nice and it is well located but the room is tiny (there is no kitchen only a microwave and a airfryer). I would probably try somewhere else closer to Dublin.
🍻 Social Life
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
There are a lot of events organised by the university or pubs in Maynooth but as we usually do not have our own appartement we couldn't really invite each others. But beside that, this is really cool! Also being closer to Dublin is better for people wanting to party a lot.
🎓 Uni life at University of Maynooth
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I don't really have any recommendations. Overall the classes I had there were quite boring as teachers were usually reading their slides. However I really appreciated the module 'Intellectual Property Law' which was the most interesting.
Do you have some tips?
The university is really beautiful, everything regarding registration etc. is really easy as well they accompany us in every steps so I didn't really have to worry about it during my journey there. And yeah the campus is gorgeous really!! I would definetly choose to come again if I could I really enjoyed my semester there and met wonderful people as well!!
✈️ Travel
Best trips to do?
You can do plenty of different trips especially if you register to the ones proposed by ESN Ireland. Regarding the best trips it is obvious that if you come here you have to visit countries next to Ireland (Northern Ireland, England, Scotland etc.) because it is cheaper. And for the trips within the country I really appreciated going to Glendalough wisiting the Connemara and I loved Sligo as well. But there are so many other trips to do as well!
🌆 Maynooth vibe
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Maynooth?
Maynooth is quite a small town so it is quick to get bored but it's 40 minutes away from Dublin by bus. There are a bunch of pubs which are really cool as well and which organise lots of things like general knowledge quizzes etc. and where you can dance as well!!
💡 Other Tips
You should definitely give it a try because you'll love it!!
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