Galway, Ireland
By Ellie H.
Published July 21, 2022
After arriving in Galway, we explored and jumped right into everything Ireland offers. I quickly realized that my rain jacket would be a staple in my wardrobe, I got adjusted to walking nearly everywhere around Galway, and I took time to ask questions to get to know the Irish people better. At our volunteering site,…
Brussels, Belgium, weekend trip!
By Quincy U.
Published July 12, 2022
I am studying abroad in Galway, Ireland, but we had a free weekend to travel. I went to Brussels, Belgium! I had about 40 hours there total, and it was one of the best experiences of my life. The city is very diverse, and almost everyone is bilingual; speaking English and French. It was very…
First week in Galway, Ireland
By Quiny U.
Published June 15, 2022
I have been in Galway, Ireland, for about a week now. It is beautiful here! The weather is not what I expected at all. It is very cold, rainy and windy, which is the complete opposite of the weather at home right now. I got off on a rough start due to many apartment issues…
The wanderlust effect
By Anne C.
Published April 1, 2022
Ciao, Hola, Bonjour, Chairete, Hello! A combination of all the greetings I have used since my last blog post! Over the last few weeks, I’ve visited new countries and old friends, and learned about so many exciting cultures. My roommate Ali and I traveled to Milan, Naples and Capri during one of our first weekends…
November travels
By Shea W.
Published Dec. 7, 2021
The initial and most important factor that went into my decision to study abroad was the fact that I knew I wanted to travel. Before entering my exchange program at the University of Manchester in England, I had never been out of the country and had really only explored the surrounding midwestern states within America.…