Shock Waves: The (Reverse) Culture Shock Experience

February 17, 2016

Reverse culture shock: “The shock suffered by some people when they return home after a [period of time] overseas. This can result in unexpected difficulty in readjusting to the culture and values of the home country, now that the previously familiar has become unfamiliar.” (definition by investopedia.com) Culture shock resides on a spectrum of adjustment to new experiences or, … More Shock Waves: The (Reverse) Culture Shock Experience

A Hop Across the Pond: London, Bath, & Stonehenge

November 3, 2015

First out-of-the-country trip visiting London, Bath, and Stonehenge in the United Kingdom Oct 8-11, 2015! After attending our Thursday morning Irish class like the good students we are, Kate, Megan and I headed to the airport to take our first flight out of Ireland and over to the neighboring UK! The bus ride from Stansted airport … More A Hop Across the Pond: London, Bath, & Stonehenge

Meet the Family!

October 16, 2015

My parents and grandmother used my semester abroad as an excuse to book their own trip to Ireland. After a week on the Wild Atlantic Way, they headed over to Cork for 5 days of quality time with me including stops in Waterford, Blarney, Midleton, Cobh, and Dublin! WATERFORD, CO. WATERFORD On a nice Irish … More Meet the Family!

Freshman Again

September 20, 2015

The first two weeks of the semester have come and gone but I’m still in a daze. Attending university at a new school in a new country with a different education system can be quite the adjustment and I’m still trying to get the hand of it. I’m used to courses meeting two or three … More Freshman Again

10 Things you probably take for granted that you might miss while you’re abroad…

September 17, 2015

We all have that list of things we wish we could bring abroad but know we don’t really need (or just can’t fit into our suitcase because of that 50lb weight limit). But here are some things you wouldn’t think to bring with you (and physically couldn’t), yet you’ll probably miss while you’re away. Garbage … More 10 Things you probably take for granted that you might miss while you’re abroad…