Day Trips Around Dublin County Ireland

Alison Isko March 14, 2024

While there are hundreds of things to do in Dublin—like going to museums, pubs, or the IKEA I spent half a Sunday in—sometimes it can feel like there are almost too many options. Taking day trips can be a great way to spend an afternoon (and to get more… More

Finding LGBT+ Community While Abroad

Oli Vorster June 5, 2023

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

Eating Through Amsterdam

Hannah Jane Zalewski December 13, 2022

Recently, I took a trip to the Netherlands during the weekend of Sinterklaas, which is the largest St. Nicholas celebration in the world. Although I unknowingly visited during this cultural celebration, thanks to my new Dutch friend, Anne, I arrived with… More

Remedies for Homesickness

Hannah Jane Zalewski November 21, 2022

It has been a total of 10 weeks since I have arrived in Ireland. Unfortunately, I have already experienced the most dreaded part of coming abroad: homesickness. But, there are some things I have found have helped me cope with this new challenge.    Say… More

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