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Before leaving to study abroad in Ireland (on my first solo trip), I was very anxious about my time away from the U.S. While… More
Madison Monteith
Limerick, Ireland
Madison Monteith
Limerick, Ireland
Hello! I'm Madison and am a sophomore at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill majoring in Biology. This summer, I am abroad in Limerick, where I am researching quorum sensing. One of my favorite travel experiences has been white water rafting in Alaska. I am also SCUBA certified and once dove with sharks in the Bahamas. One of the most rewarding trips I have taken was going to Costa Rica, where I volunteered to set up medical clinics in underserved communities. This trip inspired me to study abroad this summer, as I had such an amazing time getting to know the locals and experiencing a new country. While I am grateful for the travel experiences I've had, I have never been to Europe. I hope to immerse myself in Irish culture, try different foods, make meaningful relationships with my peers and locals, and explore Ireland's beautiful landscapes!
Before leaving to study abroad in Ireland (on my first solo trip), I was very anxious about my time away from the U.S. While I tried to search up Youtube videos of past students studying abroad, helpful advice felt limited. After spending 2 months at… More