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…
Felling Like Home and Food Galore!
So after my first 5 weeks, London is starting to feel like a second home. I’m adjusting well to this new place- especially public transportation which was a huge fear of mine the first week arriving, but now it’s a breeze. I am now out of my comfort zone where I can explore outside of…
My Experience in Hong Kong
My experience in Hong Kong was amazing! It was my first time in Asia and I was able to visit 12 different countries. I enjoyed experiencing many of the Asian cultures. For example trying local foods at the night markets, going to museums, religious sites, wearing their clothes, eating with chopsticks among many other things. Also, I got…
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…
Te veré pronto, Chile
There is exactly one week left in the agonizingly-long wait for the start of my study abroad program in Valparaíso, Chile, where I will be attending SIT’s Cultural Identity, Social Justice, and Community Development program. As someone who prefers to be continually busy, I have found this long break leading up to my departure unsettling,…
Sydney Australia
I am about 7 hours from flying out of Orlando to begin my journey to Sydney, and as I lay here thinking about my journey I can’t help but think about the long flight there and how happy I will be to get on land again when we de plane in Sydney. I am so…
A Hawaiian Orientation
Although I left Hawaii over a week ago, I still need to make a post about the incredible island state. I had started writing this in the airport, awaiting my flight to Samoa. I figured I could post it once I got there, but that was definitely not the case. Wifi has been a struggle…
Betty Barclay and Balenciaga
One of the main reasons I chose to study abroad in London was so that I could pursue my love of fashion, and what better place than one of the major fashion capitals of the world? In America, it’s very difficult to get your foot in the door in fashion without either connections or getting…
Life in Oviedo
Oh, the life in Oviedo, Spain. I am starting to really get my barrings here in Oviedo as I am beginning to finally start feeling confident when speaking Spanish with other students, teachers and locals. The life here is quaint because it is small enough to have a unique and different vibe, while also being…
Home at Last
Hello again, my friends, from the other side of the world. As I write, I’m sitting in the living room of my attic flat in Shepherd’s Bush, London. My flatmate, Gloria, is catching up on RuPaul’s Drag Race in our bedroom. The rain has stopped and the sun is just setting (at an early 4:45 p.m.)….