Night one of Losar ( the Tibetan New Year) was very peaceful and made me realize how materialistic our holidays are. We started the night by some of my family’s friends coming over and I played with the kids just like I do Christmas Eve at home. I helped my ama-la and aunt prepare the…
A Weekend in Venice
On Friday, February 19th, the whole class at Trinity College planned an excursion to Venice! We left the convent at around 8:30 and took a private bus to the Termini in Rome. From there we boarded a train that’d take us straight to Venice. It was about a four hour trip and slightly agonizing. But…
Study Abroad Sans Social Media
In an unfortunate, and maybe miraculous, turn of events, I have recently been suffering from the loss of my iPhone while abroad. As I was visiting the Temple of Poseidon, Poseidon decided to claim my phone. Initially, my first thoughts were of the photos now lost to the abyss, and the shear feeling of loss…
Bula! Happiness in Fiji
On my way to New Zealand, I made a detour and stopped in Fiji along with multiple other students who would be studying abroad in New Zealand this semester. Fiji is by far one of the most beautiful countries I have ever been to! We stayed on the remote island of Naviti which is a…
Maigh Nuad
A month has gone by since my arrival at Maynooth and I can’t express how much I’m enjoying being here. I’ve been able to do some fun things around Dublin the past couple of weekends, which is great not just because I’m getting the chance to see all these great things but it also helps…
Things have taken a turn for the worse…
So I’ve been in Rome for about a month now and love it so much! You might never see me again. I’m making this place my permanent home. Despite all of the fun I’m having, for two weeks I’ve been trying to cope with an injury and I’ve reached my limit. In the past I…
Kyoto & the Fushimi Inari Shrine
There had been an optional trip to Kyoto on the Saturday following the first week of classes. Taking advantage of the opportunity, I made my way to school for the pre-departure meeting. We were split up into groups before making our way to Kyoto. By the time my groups (as well as any other groups)…
Exploring Attica
After having officially survived my first two weeks in Athens, I can easily say that this amazing and charismatic city has already altered my opinion of its history and its people. In such a short time, I have already realised that this place is about so much more than the ruins that typically grace its postcards…
The French Integration
I’ve been in France for about 2 weeks now, and many things have happened. Upon arrival, I was notified of very many rules that make life a little different. For one, I am not allowed to shower more than once a day, for more than five minutes. I am not allowed to flush the toilet…
My Schedule in Rome
This is a continuation from my last post which will cover my classes. It’s weird, I’m on vacation and still going to school. But honestly, it’s worth it. I’m actually very excited about all of the classes I’m taking. The majority are art history which is fantastic and one will teach me how to survive…