Once again, another amazing week abroad is over. This week was special as my fellow classmates and I took a trip to Amsterdam! It was filled with amazing memories that I was able to share with such wonderful people. Since my family is originally from the Netherlands, I was thrilled when the group decided to take a trip to Amsterdam for the free weekend. This was super convenient for me, as I could not only share this beautiful city with all my friends but also combine the trip with visiting family. This was special to me because, at this point […]
This week was another fabulous week in Ireland, this one being extra special since my sister, Malena, and dad came for the weekend. At this point in the trip, I felt like a bit of a tour guide, proudly showing my family around the amazing city I have become so familiar with. One thing I wanted to praise for this week was the sense of community through this program and Bucknell in general as this weekend truly highlighted that for me. I was really looking forward to my sister coming, given she is not just my sister but my best […]
Something I have really grown to appreciate about Ireland is the diversity of the entire country. Throughout our time here, we have had the opportunity to explore many parts of the country, and each new place continues to amaze me. This week, we took a trip to Northern Ireland, where we explored Belfast and the Northern Coast, including city areas, beaches, and farmlands. The complex landscape and the variety of people we meet in each city or town showcase the diversity of Irish culture and the strong connections within each community. In Northern Ireland, I was particularly interested in the […]
Once again, another great week in Dublin is over. We have now hit the halfway mark; time flies when you’re having fun! As I reflect on the last week, a big thing I came in tune with was the community and culture in Ireland. This past Saturday, we spent the day at the Gaelic Games Experience where we learned how to play two national sports of Ireland, which included Hurling and Gaelic Football. This experience not only taught me how to play the sports, but also gave me knowledge of the deeper meaning behind these sports. These sports aren’t just […]