Today begins our travels. There have been many texts, e-mails, phone calls from anxious students this week mostly about the unknown. “Where will I sit?”, “How will I know what to do?”, “Do I need this?”. I have answered each with a smile and patience….it is scary to do something you have never done before! … Continue reading And we are off… by Scott Cooper
My time in Dublin was fiercely fantastic, long nights of wandering with my new friends, all the tourist traps, street performers. Coming from the tourist dependent state of Florida, it was strangely refreshing to be a tourist again. While Dublin was reminiscent of Orlando back home, Derry is more akin to St. Augustine, a somewhat … Continue reading Irish times. by Joseph Talley
Today we woke up bright and early for a beautiful breakfast provided by Clarence House. I look forward to this breakfast every day because it prepares me for the day ahead. We headed on our adventure to Giants Causeway, and the rope bridge at about 8:30am. I found its history to be fascinating. It’s cool … Continue reading A long but incredible journey… by Tiffany Stafford
Today is Wednesday, May 8th, and I can’t believe the adventure I’ve had. Even though it feels like I’ve been cursed with bad things happening to me every day since I left, I’ve found relief before I fall asleep each night and awaken to the new culture around me. As we ventured out of the … Continue reading On Top of the Hill! by Karissa Skarpias
Hills, hills and more hills. The city of Derry is made up of nothing but hills. Driving into the city was a great way to see different restaurants and local hangouts as we climbed to one of the highest points in Derry, to the Clarence House. The breakfast that was provided for us was incredible … Continue reading Our First Introduction to Derry by Morgan Montaudo
Today we woke up and went to breakfast at our favorite breakfast place, Fixx Coffeehouse. We got Irish breakfasts, letting our delayed classmates taste the wonders that be, and we really wanted to use those 10% discounts. I got pancakes (or crepes) with fresh berries and cream, which was absolutely amazing as usual, and a … Continue reading Dublin To Derry: A Crazed Transfer by Sarah Merrill
Day 2 of Adventures in Ireland! Today we have all finally arrived, Hooray! But the last three of our fellow students didn’t get here until later so to pass the time the other seven of us decided to get some breakfast and explore a little. When we were deciding where to go for breakfast, … Continue reading Book of Awesome and Long Hall of Incredible!! by Emma Herzhauser
04 May 2013 lá amháin Ten hours in Ireland, and counting. It’s my first time here, my first time in Europe, my first time spending new currency, and I’ve lost track of the number of times I commented on their “backwardness”. It’s already been an experience being here. The people, the money, the food, the … Continue reading Lá Amháin! aka, Day One! by Ashley Backert
Well, that’s considering I can even sleep tonight. Exams and the majority of packing is completed. All that’s left to do is some last minute packing in the morning and then heading to the airport to begin this journey. It is safe to say that tonight is going to be a difficult nights sleep. ONE MORE … Continue reading One More Wake Up. by Morgan Montaudo
I have 6 days 17 hours 23 minutes and 48… 47…46…45…44 seconds, or 61 hours, or 9682 minutes, 580932 seconds left until I get on my plane. Just like everyone else going on the trip I super excited as you could probably tell by my count down. So far on my check list I got … Continue reading Lucky Number Seven by David Tingley