Today is my last night in Ireland. I dropped off my friends at the airport and am now having dinner with the last of us before we all go our separate ways. This experience and even this day don’t feel real. I have gotten to experience so much, such as going to the Aran Islands, the Ring of Kerry, and Dingle. I feel sad about leaving, especially now that I’ve only just begun to understand the surface of its culture. My eyes have been opened to Irish culture and the way people

My time in Ireland has come to a close, and I have been back in the United States for around a week. I flew into Atlanta, Georgia, last...

After a semester of new travels, challenges, and opportunities, this is my last week in Limerick, Ireland. Time has simultaneously flown...

Now that my time in Ireland is nearly through, let me give you some advice on what to see and do in this beautiful country! I spent this...

One of my main focuses when deciding to study abroad was to travel. I wanted to take advantage of cheap plane tickets and opportunities I...

As someone who finds great comfort in memorabilia, fun decorations, unique clothes, and other material items, packing for my semester...

Money has been the biggest focal point behind many issues and endeavors in my time abroad. I usually do not have a budget at home, but...

Even though Ireland and the United States are not too different from each other, it took me a minute to find out the best way to shop...

One of my largest stressors while completing the study abroad application process was finding out where I could and should live abroad. I...

I am now around the mid-point of my time at the University of Limerick in Ireland. It feels insane to be saying that, but also exciting....

One of the largest contrasts I have found between my life at USC and the University of Limerick is my use of time. At home, I have many...

Study abroad comes in many forms. Some people join programs for funding and connections to a group they can participate in abroad. Others...

Now that I am in my fifth week of classes at the University of Limerick, I think I am starting to get the hang of things. Overall,...

One of the most exciting things about studying abroad is seeing not only the new things in your host country, but those in nearby...

When the disappointing weight of homesickness is heavy on your shoulders, it is difficult to immerse yourself in your new surroundings. I...

Moving to another country takes so much coordination and your arrival produces so much excitement that it is easy to completely forget...

It’s been a long time since I’ve written, but I have so many notes about the past few months that I could write pages and pages about...

It's been a while since my last post because I have been on spring break! It was the best time of my life! It began on March 26th and...

A Student's Guide for Dietary Restrictions A big factor in the decision process of where to travel abroad is the food of that country....

Happy late St. Paddy's Day! I hope it was as awesome for you as it was for me! This year was one of the best yet because I was in what...