“Who passed away. Who departed this life. […] More interesting if they told you what they were. So and So, wheelwright. I travelled for cork lino. I paid five shillings in the pound. Or a woman’s with her saucepan. I cooked good Irish stew.”
– James… More
The Arcadia community in Ireland has been growing over the last couple of weeks. As I type this, I am conscious that new students are now settling for the semester at their homes-from-home in Belfast, Cork, Galway, the Irish Parliament in Dublin and the… More
This week we welcomed University of Galway and Burren College of Art students. In no particular order here are just some of the highlights of our 48 hours with these amazing students!
We cooked traditional soda bread in Howth
Visited, toured… More
We have heard so much about how traveling and experiencing new cultures changes perspectives and broadens horizons, but these experiences also make one more socially durable and confident. Planning a trip, navigating airports and hectic city streets… More
Thanksgiving is almost upon us and this year students are away from family, friends and the familiar. For the majority, I imagine this is the first time ever to be away for the holiday. This is why I wanted to write and give some tips for ways to stay… More