Cheers! Also known as the most popular saying you’ll hear in Ireland. I have moved in, chosen my courses, and adjusted to the lifestyle over here at Maynooth University. While this is the smallest university in Ireland, it is four times the size of Rollins College. As I meet people on campus, I have developed…
Category: Ireland: Maynooth Univ
First week of Class/Cliffs of Moher/Dublin
Good morning! My goal is to write weekly for these blogs, to make sure I am including every last bit of advice and adventures. The only time I won’t write for the week is if I have nothing to update on, or I am gathering more info before I write my blog! Warning this is…
First Day in Ireland/Tips on Public Transport and Flying in
Day number one is completed! I arrived 3 days early (before the school lets us move in) to prepare myself for whats to come. I know there were a few things I needed to take care of, like a prepaid phone and buying cutlery and things of that nature, I wanted to have that all…
USA to Ireland in T-Minus 1 Month
As I prepare for my semester abroad in Maynooth, Ireland I am reflecting on my past experiences of visiting Europe and how I can fit into the environment. While I identify as American and female, my portrayal of my appearance can be abrasive to other countries (or even other states within the USA). From my…
Before I go!
Hello everyone who is curious about the Ireland experience! Before I dive into my blog I figure its important to share a bit about myself. I am a sophomore in the 3/2 program at Rollins College, I want to travel the world, and I have extreme liquidity when it comes to all things new or…
Cooking Lessons
It is strange how much we do not know about the world until we go out and explore it. Granted, there are so many unseen Coliseums, piazzas, canals, and monuments that we might miss if we do not take the opportunity to glance outside. However, there is an even bigger plethora of mundane things that…
Paint the Landscape White
Ireland is ticking so many things off my bucket list. This week, I had the joy of experiencing my first snowstorm. Actually, as I write this, I can look out the window and see little pieces of sky falling to Earth. I can hear the wind whispering as it makes its way through the trees….
Much more than tombs and churches
One can never imagine the wonders found in the nooks and crannies of ancient sites. Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting four magnificent cultural sites with my Irish Heritage class. As an anthropology major, I have had a passion for learning about different cultures. I would often imagine what it would be like to…
Recapping the first three weeks: Oops!
So clearly, I was so overjoyed and excited about being on the other side of the world that I totally forgot to write about my first impressions on the University, city of Maynooth, and the people. Luckily enough, my friend Morgan Snoap did a very good job at reminding me that I should be writing…
Until Next Time
I’m back. Leaving Ireland as well as going to Ireland feels more like a dream I have only just awaken from. The number one question I am asked about my time abroad is, “Could you imagine yourself living there?” And my answer is always, despite my deep affection for this tiny island, no. This…