Democracy, universities, Percy Jackson. These are just some of the things that the great country of Greece has given the world over the course of its existence. I’ve wanted to go to Greece since I was in the third grade when I became obsessed with Greek… More
Before I arrived in Granada, I had heard from various people I talked to who had visited Andalucía, that flamenco was a unique dance form that had strong roots in the region. I wasn’t sure what flamenco was as a dance style, but I looked it up last spring… More
As I write this, I am exactly halfway through my time at University College Cork and have completed all three of my midterm essays. I feel as though I have learned a lot about myself so far, especially in terms of how I work as a student. The midterms… More
I have been living in Ireland now for 6 weeks, and it still feels a bit unreal. The idea that Galway is my home has just begun to set in. Walking around the city isn’t a maze anymore, and I don’t have to use Google Maps for every place I want to go. I… More
First week of Class: Settling into Uni (10/1) My first two weeks of lecture and class went really well. So far, the workload is definitely manageable and as long as you stay on top of the readings there is still plenty of time to explore. This term I… More