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
Coming into my semester with Arcadia in Dublin, I was a bit wary of identifying as a transgender, non-binary student. Living abroad is often nerve-wracking enough without being away from your usual support systems and in an unfamiliar environment. Having… More
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
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
Before February draws to a close, I wanted to share some of my thoughts about Black History Month and its significance in contemporary Ireland. In Ireland, our observance of Black History Month and our relationship to and understanding of the concept… More