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Wednesday, June 19th, 2024

Catherine Dineen: Week 3 (Jeanie Johnson and West Coast Trip)

It is amazing how much you can do and learn in seven days. Between writing papers, internships, traveling to the opposite coast, and spending time in the city with newfound friends, there is always something new to experience. My friends and I at the Cliffs of Moher Walking towards the Black Fort on Aran Island For both of our classes, we have writing assignments and readings to analyze. While deadlines are often overwhelming I have learned to appreciate reviewing my weeks and taking a moment to reflect. Since June 12th I have had three friends visit me in Dublin. It […]

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Wednesday, June 12th, 2024

Catherine Dineen: Week 2 Blog (June 12th)

This past weekend I flew to London with a few of my roommates to watch a Phillies vs. Mets baseball game. After the game, we took a taxi into the city and saw the London Eye, Big Ben, Parliament and Trafalgar Square. Five years ago I visited London with my family. It was just as exciting as when I first saw the tourist attractions. After our quick stop, we returned to the hotel for a quick nap before our 4:30 am wakeup for our 7:10 am flight back to London.  Roomies and I at the baseball game! Big Ben and […]

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Wednesday, June 5th, 2024

Catherine Dineen: Week 1 Blog

My first week in Ireland was full of new experiences, friendships, and adaptation to living in a different country. As soon as I landed on Saturday morning I knew that my summer in Dublin was going to change my life in more ways than one. Once I arrived on UCD’s campus I was greeted by bubbly, yet jet lagged, Bucknellians. I did not know all of the other students, but I knew that these two months were going to be filled with experiences and memories that will bond us together. Day Zero provided us with ample time to unpack, shop […]

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