Ireland: 10 Things I Miss, 5 Things I Don’t
It’s weird saying goodbye twice. Being in Ireland for the semester has had a significant impact on me as a person and has changed me in ways I cannot even begin to appreciate. I can’t really put into words many of the experiences that I have had in Europe… particularly because many of those words [...]
Read More..>>Leaaavinng on a Jet Plane
Well, I’m officially back in "Amurica.” Initial observations: more variety in beer, things are cheaper, better snack food. Generally I don’t write about “doing things” but I’m going to make an exception here for the exceptional last 24 hours in Dubs. After packing on Friday, Mike and I headed into the city for the World [...]
Read More..>>The “Study” in Study Abroad
It goes without saying that being on a “study abroad” semester is not really about studying (in a true academic sense, at least). Unfortunately, some schools either do everything in their power to fight this reality or they simply acknowledge it and offer minimally relevant academia during the experience. As a brief disclaimer: Boston University [...]
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