St. Patrick's Day in Dublin. There are no experiences like it. Celebrating the Irish with the Irish. It's all fun and games until you lose it all. I was so excited for this day. My friend and I woke up early and hit the streets to get the best spot possible for the St. Paddy's [...]
Tag: Ireland
The Last Few Days: Week 4
The weekend before my last week in Belfast, I went on a quick trip to London, England! The final week consisted of a few concluding lectures, a visit to a historic gaol (jail) and various farewell events. Our final field trip with Queen’s University was to Crumlin Road Gaol. This was an operating prison before [...]
Talking to Locals: Week 3
This week in Belfast I went on a field trip to Giant’s Causeway, had some lectures, saw a 12th of July parade, and visited Titanic Belfast! However, this past Sunday (the day after a long journey to the Cliffs of Moher: a must see!) I was able to visit St. George’s Market in Belfast. The [...]
“Peace” Walls: Week 2
Another week is in the books and sadly my study abroad journey is halfway complete. This week consisted of recovering from a trip to Dublin, lectures, a 4th of July barbecue, and a few fun field trips! Most of the locals I have met in Belfast, Northern Ireland have been extremely nice. On more than [...]
Stormont and High Tea: Week 1
It’s crazy to think that my study abroad journey in Ireland is already 25% done! I’m at this stage where think I have barely spent any time in Belfast and that the trip is whizzing by me, combined with the feeling that I’ve been here for months and already want to return to the U.S. [...]
