Having just gotten home from my semester in Ireland, I can’t help but be immediately reminded of how different life was there. So why not get super reflective? Looking back to my first, pre-departure blog post, I think that my mind has changed a bit, but I was pretty close to predicting some general trends….
Author: ACORREIRO
Last weeks in Ireland
Coming up on my last weeks in Maynooth and Ireland, I am so sad for it all to come to an end. As much as I miss my family and friends (and food!) being abroad has been an amazing, eye-opening experience that I will savour until its gone. Since I last posted, I have finally…
At the end of my study break
Its Halloween and it is so strange not being in the states. I’m on a study week break from classes which have been going on about a month and I’ve only had one assignment due! It is so odd not having constant homework but I am enjoying the free time. Since I wrote last, I…
The First Few Weeks
(Written on 10/4 sorry for internet issues) I’ve been at Maynooth University in Ireland for about three weeks now and a lot has happened. Orientation was interesting, but from the very beginning I noticed that there is a clear difference in communication style between Rollins and Maynooth. Everything has been “they’ll tell you later”…
Pre-Departure
Hey guys! As I sit in my room on the eve of my departure, already in the early stages of the excited panic yet to come, I’m glad that I have taken the time to reflect on how my expectations and life so far can and will shape this new experience. With such reflection, its…