Roscommon native, Sarah LIndsay Swan is a Master of Arts (MA) student at Maynooth University and a graduate of the Bachelor of Arts degree (Criminology and Sociology).
“Since I first set foot on campus during the November Open day in 2019, Maynooth University has held that certain charm that I loved straight away. There was a vibrant and homely feel to the place, and it was honestly a gut feeling that I subsequently applied through the CAO to the MH101 Bachelor of Arts Degree in January 2020.
In my application, I was so unsure about what subjects I wanted to do and worried that I would make the ‘wrong’ decision. I felt so relieved that the MH101 programme offered a trial period across all subjects so I felt that this safety net definitely helped in making my decision. I chose Sociology and Criminology as well as double Law in my first year which gave me a well-rounded introduction to my chosen subjects. I was unfortunately part of the Leaving Cert class of 2020, so the transition from secondary school to university was anything but normal!
When I eventually got onto campus as a student in my second year, I engaged in many other extra-curricular activities including MSU Academic Representative for Sociology as well as representing civic, social and cultural based societies on the Societies Management Committee. By the time I was in my final year, I was elected President of the Maynooth Cancer Society and helped to raise over €4,000 for cancer charities across Ireland as well as getting to represent the society on a national level.
I always wanted to be the student on Open Days that gave the guided tours of the university campus, giving their little quirky stories and tips on college life at MU. So I applied to be a Student Ambassador in my final year and I currently enjoy being a representative for the University I have learned so much from. I enjoy producing videos promoting different events within the University and speaking about my personal experience (and I LOVE giving guided tours to prospective students!) I really believe I wouldn’t be half the person I am today without the wonderful community and support I have received in Maynooth University. I am now pursuing a Master’s Degree in Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice at MU and thoroughly enjoying every single minute!”
The Student Ambassador Programme provides current Maynooth University students with the opportunity to provide information about their degree course, subjects, campus facilities and life at Maynooth University to prospective applicants, parents and guardians.
- Meet MU Student Ambassadors at the Spring Open Day on Saturday April 27th www.mu.ie/opendays
- Chat to MU Student Ambassadors on our Ask a Student page www.mu.ie/askastudent