The anticipation is killing you; the days are slowly ticking by before you get to experience the thrill of packing your bags and spending a semester abroad. What are you most excited for? Let the day dreaming commence! We’ve got your travel inspiration covered with our Spring 2020 bucket list. Here are our top 20 things...Read More
Halloween weekend can be difficult in Europe for study abroad students since so many countries do not celebrate in the same way America does. If you're a true Halloween fan, we've got two destinations you've absolutely got to go to in order to celebrate: Ireland & Prague. They're stunning in their own right, but really...Read More
By Isis Hanna As college students we have our whole life ahead of us, the world is our oyster! Every new experience will symbolize growth in our lives. So where do you start? Where do you belong in the world? I find myself asking this question all the time. The best way to answer this...Read More
Irish food isn’t all potatoes, beer, and carbs. A lot of the meals eaten in Ireland are similar to the states. The food comes straight from a farmer’s field and is not genetically modified. The fruit tastes crisper and the veggies are fresher even if they go bad quicker than hoped. But appropriately so, most of...Read More
The land of green, rolling hills, castles, and more Guinness and whiskey than you could ever imagine. Ireland is home to some of the most beautiful coastlines in the world as well as some of the kindest people. Everyone deserves to test their own luck of the Irish and head to the Emerald Isle for...Read More
Well, you’re in Europe, you can’t just sit on your couch! So instead, experience a traditional Christmas market in one of Europe’s coolest cities. The air is crisp, lights are sparkling and there are sugary treats that look like cinnamon rolls on steroids. I assure you a European Christmas market beats that ugly sweater party at home....Read More
By Molly Dunn In the spirit of creepy masks, candy corn and pumpkins, Halloween has developed into one of America’s favorite holidays. Maybe it’s the sea of sugar skulls, and all of the Disney Channel references to Dia de los Muertos that we grew up with, but, we all seem convinced that Halloween began just...Read More
By Chas Ellis WOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! You’re studying in or visiting Dublin! Time to throw caution and learning to the wind and drink all day! Just kidding, what is wrong with you? As Americans we are wired to assume we are right in all matters and learn nothing about other cultures. You may be thinking, “Ugh, I...Read More
By Heather Monte Dublin is an amazing city to visit for a weekend, to live in for a semester abroad, or even to stop in for a quick layover in the airport. Part of what makes Dublin (and Ireland in general) such a fantastic place to explore is that the Irish are some of the friendliest...Read More
GALWAY 1. For the best Fish and Chips in Galways, visit McDonagh’s. It is cheap and hands down the freshest and most authentic in town. Click this to check out the menu and prices. 2. Visit the Claddagh Ring Museum 3. Visit The Kylemore Abbey This is a Benedictine monastery founded in 1920 on the grounds...Read More
By Brendan Luther (AKA DJ Bluth) Suit up in your green shamrock shirt and tights, grab a pint of Guinness, and hit play to bring out your inner Irishman in preparation for the St. Patrick’s Day festivities. With this brief bit of Celtic music knowledge, you’ll have the respect of your fellow festival-goers and quickly...Read More
By Brendan Luther (AKA DJ Bluth) Suit up in your green shamrock shirt and tights, grab a pint of Guinness, and hit play to bring out your inner Irishman in preparation for the St. Patrick’s Day festivities. With this brief bit of Celtic music knowledge, you’ll have the respect of your fellow festival-goers and quickly...Read More
