Search results for: “ireland”
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Running into a New Adventure: Two cross-country student-athletes on running and identity
Quiet, runner: In middle and high school, I was often summed up in these two words. In the eyes of those who didn’t know me well, my reserved disposition and passion for running cross-country defined me. Throughout my first years of college, both of those identifiers have evolved. In my time abroad, I look forward…
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Stranmillis University College Teacher Education
Jump into acclaimed programs geared to help you excel in education or special education at a school that draws students from near and far. Learn with the guidance of a dedicated tutor as you explore classes in early childhood, primary education, post-primary education, or health, sport and physical activity. Gain valuable hands-on experience with a…
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Roommate Roundabout
In the spring of 2013 I ventured to the Emerald Isle and studied abroad in Dublin Ireland. One of the best parts happened by pure luck and coincidence when I was placed in my flat with two male Irish roommates and a female American roommate. I arrived in Dublin and spent a week in the…
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Maximizing Your Experience Abroad the Old-Fashioned Way
The Honeymoon Phase From the first moment that I knew I would be studying abroad, I immediately decided that I wanted to write and maintain a travel blog and start a new Instagram page dedicated to documenting the highlights of my travels. I also wanted to start a food blog for all of my foodie…
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The Hidden Gems of Dublin City, Ireland
If you’re in Dublin for a short while, there are a lot of tourist activities the city has to offer. Some of these include the Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College, and Temple Bar. While it’s definitely worthwhile to check them out, there are a few lesser-known places to go if you really want to feel like a local. This…
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Traveling Alone Abroad and Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid
Everyone knows traveling is a huge part of the study abroad experience. It’s something that every student looks forward to, no matter where they go, taking in new sites and experiencing as much of whatever part of the world they find themselves in. For most students, such trips are usually undertaken in groups of friends.…
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13 Ways to Save Money Studying Abroad
So, here you are: about to head off on your legendary study abroad adventure. Your bags are packed. Your phone is loaded with WhatsApp or Viber or Skype or all of the above. Your passport is never out of your sight. Your bank account is sitting pretty, not to mention that under-the-clothes valuables pouch your…
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Underrepresented: A Call for Men to Study Abroad
Men, it’s time to take a step out of our comfort zones. It’s time to address our fears of unfamiliar environments. What am I referring to? Unfortunately, college men have a stigma toward studying abroad. Each year, only half as many men study abroad as women. For one reason or another, guys tend to be…
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“Abroad Changed Me” – Mental Illness and Embodying a Cliche
I left the United States for the first time in the summer of 2019 right before my freshman year of college. I had very little travel experience. I could count the number of flights I had taken on one hand. Entering college, I did not think that I would study abroad. As someone who has…
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7 Ways to Stay Mentally Healthy During Study Abroad
7 Ways to Stay Mentally Healthy During Study Abroad Study abroad can be very daunting, especially when you have to simultaneously juggle so many things: staying on top of your academics, making time to explore the country, trying to cope with the cultural differences, making new friends, etc. I find that being a first generation…
