Category: Ireland

Dear Ireland, 

You are the best thing that has ever happened to me. You have been some of the most incredible sights I’ve seen, and some of the most amazing times I’ve ever experienced. I will struggle for the rest of my life to explain your beauty to those who have never seen it. Read more →

Week 17: Making the most of your final weeks

This can be really stressful and it’s easy to get overwhelmed with panic and heartache as you feel your final days approaching. Of course there is excitement in seeing your friends and family again (and pets!), but it can be scary to know you’re saying goodbye to some of the best times of your life in just a few weeks. Read more →

Week 16: Ten Things I Learned Abroad

I learned a lot being abroad. I learned about the world, about people, about life and definitely about myself. Read more →

Week 15: Christmas in London

Although being away from home during Christmas is hard. I was lucky enough to have two visitors during the holidays to keep me plenty busy. Read more →

Week 14: A Visit From Canada

Although I have fallen in love with this country and all the wonderful people I have met, I do still miss my family so it was a nice surprise when my brother decided to come visit. Read more →

Week 13: ‘Tis the Season in Galway

The lights have been hung over the busiest streets, outside the pubs and storefronts, the trees and market set up in Eyre Square and of course the big Ferris wheel and beer tent set up as well.  Christmas is in full swing in Galway and it’s spectacular. Read more →

Week 12: Connemara

ROAD TRIP!!!

Two of my friends and I were in the mood for a countryside getaway so we rented a cottage, hopped in the car and headed to beautiful Connemara for 3 days! Read more →

Week 11: A Lesson on Life Abroad

Living abroad has been the most incredible, adventurous, crazy, scary time of my life…and so much more but I won’t get into all that yet.  But it’s not all fun and games all the time (just most of the time), there are lots of things to consider when planning to live abroad. Read more →

Week 10: Irish Music

Here in the lovely land of Ireland, music and dance are a major part of the culture…and the fun! Read more →

Week 9: Being an International Student

Being an international student has proven to be one of the most amazing experiences of my life if not THE most amazing.  There are a lot of new and different experiences that come along with it and I am going to share some of mine with you. Read more →

Week 8: The Cliffs of Moher

The other weekend I visited some of the most magnificent cliffs in the world; The Cliffs of Moher. Read more →

Week 7: School

I know you’re probably wondering if I am even here for school or just fun.  Sometimes I wonder that too since I am having such an incredible time, school included.  Well I am finally going to talk about school life! Read more →

Week 6: Nightlife

There is no arguing that the nightlife is Galway is exceptional, not to mention endless.

Living in the city center I am right in the middle of all the action.  Some nights I can even hear the live music escaping nearby pubs from my apartment.  Read more →

Week 5: It’s a small world after all

Hello all!!

I am almost a month into my semester here in Ireland and I have absolutely fallen in love with Galway.  The atmosphere never fails to amaze me from the 24/7 live music (whether it’s in the streets or in the pubs) to the rainy, cobblestone streets full of shops and cafes.  I’ve become a Galway girl. Read more →

Week 4: Aran Islands

See you never Canada!! I am never leaving this beautiful country, especially after visiting the Aran Islands this past Sunday.

Okay, okay I’m just kidding. To my mom and dad reading, don’t worry, I’ll come home….eventually. Read more →

Week 3: The Journey

My journey started on Friday September 23rd. I got to the airport about 3 hours early as suggested and checked in my bags.  Miraculously they were under the weight limit…not sure how but I’m not asking questions!! Read more →

Week 2: Preparing

Well I did it, it took me 6 tries but I did it, I packed 4 months in 2 suitcases…okay and my carry on (which is packed with clothes and shoes).

Packing is just one small part of preparing for my journey. This week I am going to go over ALL preparation, so if any of you readers plan on doing a study abroad program you can get an idea of the steps ahead. Read more →

Week 1: Wrapping Up

Hello! Welcome to my very first post!

This week I have been finishing up work and wrapping up…well, basically my life here in Canada.  It’s a strange thing preparing to up and move your life to another country. I grew up in the Barrie area so I never moved away for school and I’ve never attempted to pack up my life before…until now. Read more →