I attend the National University of Ireland: Galway. The large school of about 17,000 students total is home to approximately 400 American students this semester, several hundred Erasmus students (study abroad students from other European countries),… More
I can still say I honestly love my classes. Some a little more than others, but they're all great. Before I came here, everyone said the classes would be over 100 people. Since I'm an art major that doesn't seem to apply? My largest lecture is maybe 40… More
It was like I imagine the rolling green hills of the English countryside, just after dawn. Skies cold patchy blue behind a marine layer, rising sun backlighting the clouds. Our geology mobile, a retro-looking white and blue touring bus from the 90’s,… More
Today was a very relaxing week. My classes are fine and I had another academic field study. For our history class, we went to a bomb shelter. The bomb shelter was very cool inside. To see how 2000 people were to fit in the bomb shelter, how they lived… More
It is a testament of how busy I have been adjusting to and enjoying life in Scotland that this is only the third blog post I have written so far. But wow, do I have a lot to talk about now! From living in a self-catered flat (read: cook for yourself)… More