"Maynooth University provided me with the comfortable environment to study and the opportunity to meet people from different countries. I could find and learn many new things there. It must be one of the most valuable experiences in my life. I would never have this experience in my country!" Mina is currently studying abroad at Maynooth University as part of her degree at Nihon University in Toyko.

"Maynooth University and I greeted each other like old friends and I lost myself in its castles and towers and green fields immediately. It felt like taking a step back in time and I jumped." Read Annamae's blogs.

"I loved Maynooth for the vibrant and friendly community of students. It was incredible to speak to people from all over the world and break down stereotypes!"

"I immediately knew where I would love to spend my semester abroad! At Maynooth I studied Psychology just like in my home country, Czech Republic. The quality of psychology education at Maynooth university surpassed all of my expectations. I didn't want to miss any of the lectures!" Tereza was an Erasmus student.

"Ireland is the IT and Pharmaceutical Hub of Europe so studying here opens a huge amount of career opportunities for me! With its history, old castles, welcoming culture and respectful citizens, it makes you feel comfortable and at home."

"At Maynooth University I learned that I can do much more than I ever thought I was capable of. Not even mentioning the staff that are extremely nice and always available to help. Couldn't have chosen a better place to pursue my degree. I guess Ireland has grown on me." Watch Amanda's video.

"I once told someone I came to Ireland because of the musical group Celtic Woman, their music moved me so much as a child I felt compelled to pack up my life and hightail it to their country. This was not a lie, but it was a pretty crazy slice of the whole truth."