Author
Gráinne Hand
Title
Director of Irish Programs & Enterprise
Arcadia Ireland
Wellness Wednesday: Help with Homesickness
This week I'm going to share an article written by one of the students who studied in Spain back in 2019. She talks about a "new kind of homesickness" which she goes on to call "culture-sickness". To quote the student she says "I feel culture-sick.… More
Fifty Shades of Green- Sustainable Costume Design!
One of my fondest teenage memories is when I shaved my hair and pierced my nose! I was sixteen years old and I wanted to reinvent myself into something “different”. My inspiration was Sinead O’Connor (my idol) and it was during a Late Late show moment… More
Happy New Year- First Group Orientation!!
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
When there's a will, there's a way!
I wanted to share a story from one of our current Trinity students, Ellen Jennings, Pomona College. It highlights the importance of community for sure but also the lengths a student will go to meet a goal and find a way of making something happen. When… More
Wellness Wednesday: Taking a break!
One of the best things for the mind is to take a break. A break from the normal hum drum of everyday life and a chance to explore, engage and rejuvenate. In that spirit of taking a break but also in learning about rural Irish culture, this week we are… More