It has been some time since I last connected with my fellow Badgers and I have to admit it was not because I was off on endless adventures in the South of France or trying …
Ireland
Pubs vs Clubs
Whenever I tell friends and relatives that I’m studying abroad in Ireland, the first question to follow is, “Have you tried the Guinness?” Yes, I have. To be in Ireland and not have a Guinness …
I Feel like I’m in High School Again
Although many aspects of University life transcend countries, such as lectures and professors and papers and grades, it is interesting to pick up on the subtle lifestyle differences of Irish students here, as well …
Is Brea an Turas—Love the Journey
My childhood was filled with the sounds and stories of Ireland. Though I barely ventured far from my Midwestern home in the suburbs of Chicago, I always had a keen sense of my Irish heritage. …
Chocolate, Waffles, and Pasta – Yum, Yum, Yummm
Well, I am officially done with the National University of Ireland – Galway. It’s bitter sweet…I mean school is always long at the end of the semester, but I will miss how easy my classes …
Just a Wee Bit o’ Scotland
Scotland is my favorite!! The country of Scotland is absolutely gorgeous. We visited Edinburgh (pronounced “Edinburah” if you want to say it correctly) for the weekend and like most other European cities, it is steeped …
An American in Paris!!
Hi fam and friends! I’m sorry I haven’t updated you in so long! A lot has been heaped onto my plate the last few weeks…But I’m not complaining I swear!! Alright, we’ll start from the …
Germany: Check!
Well, country hopping has begun! As non-EU students, we all had to register with the Garda (the Irish police) to indicate our immigration status to the government, so I decided to celebrate by going to …
Out and About in Ireland
I have things to cross off our travel list! A lot of things have happened since I arrived in Ireland, almost three weeks ago (!!!): school started, I visited the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, and …
Liquid Sunshine!
I’M IN IRELAND!!! Everything is just so gorgeous. I left Wednesday night with another girlie from Madison and we braved the new experiences together. Can I just say that it is so much easier to …