New Student Ambassador at St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth

Following a university-wide recruitment process, Tara Ralph from Castlepollard has been appointed Student Ambassador in St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth (SPPU). Tara is a former student of Wilson’s Hospital School, and is a second year BATh student, studying Theology and German.

Ambassadors are a vital link for incoming students, assisting with orientation activities, providing campus tours and being on hand with advice and recommendations on how best to transition from second level into life at university.

The Student Ambassadors also assist at university events throughout the year passing on their firsthand experiences of life at St Patrick’s Pontifical University.

Tara Ralph said: “I can truly say that I am living the most amazing college experience at SPPU. I love being able to come to class each day and learn from lecturers that are so approachable, knowing that I can ask any question or bring any concern to them has been such a comfort for me in fitting in.

“I chose to come to SPPU as I have a huge interest in theology and would love to teach religion at secondary school. These motivations made the BATh programme a no-brainer for me, as I am building knowledge that will benefit me when one day I am teaching students of my own.”

St Patrick’s Pontifical University is in Maynooth. The town and campus are extensions of each other. Students enjoy the benefits of having all the amenities they need close at hand without the busyness of a large city, while still being very accessible to Dublin which is only 30 minutes away and served by excellent rail and road links.