Story Location: Ireland
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Study Abroad and STEM: Contradictory or Not?
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Many of my friends back home are STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) majors and are on the pre-medical track. Their schedules are jam packed with science and math courses, all hoping to earn top marks to gain entrance to a medical school. They spend hours in labs, clinics, and doing research for their professors…
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How Getting Involved in Irish Politics Made Me Change My Flight
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I arrived in Ireland with one thing in mind: perfecting my Irish accent. Okay two things: taking a break from American politics. 2017 was an exhausting year for my mental health and I needed to escape. So, I picked the little lush island off the coast of Europe, packed up my clothes, hopped on a…
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What Am I Doing Here? One Student’s Faith Journey Abroad
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Some people plan on studying abroad before entering college, some want to go to a particular country to study a particular subject, some go to visit a country that they鈥檝e always wanted to live in. Perhaps you fell in one of those categories or maybe none at all. But if you鈥檙e anything like me, this…
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Forging a New Path, Revisiting an Old One
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One of the reasons I studied abroad was to explore what I was capable of doing on my own. I wanted to have a completely unknown adventure and to further myself from the comfort of my own home and family.Little did I know, I would encounter more family and be welcomed into a new home…
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A Random Act of Irish Kindness – A Digital Story
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鈥淭hroughout my time in Ireland, I always felt welcomed whether I was out on the dance floor or walking down the street- the Irish people always made me feel right at home.鈥漇ometimes, you just need a hand. In this digital story, Stephanie Errera explains just how refreshing (and unexpected!) Irish kindness can be. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LAmxU1vaog Stephanie…
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Making Music and Meaning – A Digital Story
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鈥淭he extra effort I put in at the beginning to create experiences that meant something special to me is what made my semester in Ireland so unforgettable.鈥淣ational University of Ireland (NUI) Galway Fall 2017 student Madeleine Connolly showcases how she was able to get involved with the traditional Irish music scene and connect more with…
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2 Truths and 1 Lie About Living in Ireland
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1) Ireland is filled with vibrant green pastures, lots of sheep and cows, and it rains a lot. This is quite true. Since arriving in Limerick two weeks ago, I have had to bring my rain jacket everywhere with me because you never know when it鈥檚 going to start raining. It鈥檚 never a heavy downpour…
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Student Teaching Abroad: Lessons Learned in the Classroom
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As a current senior in college, my friends and classmates all seem to have one thing on their mind鈥攍ife after college. In addition to searching for jobs, preparing for interviews, and adding the final touches to our r茅sum茅s, our every move is influenced by our perpetual anxiety about entering 鈥渢he real world.鈥 While I have…
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Counting Sheep: A Pre-Vet Student Abroad
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For as long as I can remember, I have loved goats. I love their little hooves, their teeth, their attitude鈥 the list goes on. I think goats are super cool, and this love has manifested itself in my passion for veterinary medicine. What could be better than a career that directly involves taking care of…
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Reconnecting with Religion in Northern Ireland
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I鈥檇 describe myself as a fairly religious person. I鈥檝e been baptized and confirmed, I go to church when I鈥檓 home with my family, attend holiday services, and participate in church group activities. However, in my three years at UVM, I have never gone to a church service at school. Sure, I鈥檝e thought about it, but…
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