As I was beginning to plan for my journey to Ireland, Arcadia announced that they would be holding weekend excursions to Northern Ireland and Scotland. Eager to travel to as many places as possible, I signed up as soon as I could. The first excursion… More
What a past few weeks! There’s nothing that’s more exciting than getting to live out a childhood dream, and I got to do so this past week. At Trinity, we have a “reading week,” which is pretty much a mid-term break. However, most students go home and… More
It’s been a busy few weeks, in a good way. We are getting closer to exams, which means everyone is starting what I call ‘library hibernation.’ This is something Scotland has in common with the US: exam preparation means the library becomes our new home… More
I’m sure every blogging platform in existence is swamped with posts like these, so what’s the harm of one more? Irish weather is nowhere near as miserable as everyone makes it out to be. It’s actually sunnier than home, and don’t get me started on the… More
Sometimes living abroad tricks us with a routine that warms us with a familiarity. Step by step, we adjust and adapt to everyday life living in a new world. But just when we think we’re getting comfortable, how quickly we’re reminded we’re American… More