Category: College of Engineering
A Weekend in Carna Gaeltacht
As a part of my Irish language class, I had the opportunity to spend a weekend in Carna for a Gaeltacht cultural weekend. Gaeltacht districts are areas of Ireland where Irish is the predominant language spoken. The Gaeltacht districts hold a lot of importance as the use of the Irish language is on the decline. ...
5 Most Frequently Asked Questions About University of Galway’s Exchange Program
1. When do I register for classes? This was my biggest concern when leaving for my exchange. The answer is that registration opens the morning of the first day of classes. This was quite the shock to me and definitely caused me a lot of stress, but don’t worry it all works out. The first ...
5 Things to Pack for Your Study Abroad in Ireland
I have been in Ireland for 2 months now and here are some items I recommend you bring with you when coming to Ireland. 1. Umbrella This might seem obvious given how Ireland is well known for its rainy weather, but leading up to my trip I was told not to bother with an umbrella ...
A Day in the Life of a Student at the University of Galway
A typical Wednesday morning begins at 8 am when I wake up to get ready for my day of classes. I make my breakfast and coffee in my student accommodation that is right next to campus. I then head out and go to my first lecture of the day, Imagining Modern Ireland: An Introduction to ...
5 Things to See When Visiting Galway
I have been in Galway for a month and a half now, and here’s a list of some must-sees and must-dos when visiting this beautiful city. 1. Galway City Museum The Galway City Museum is a lovely museum located in the heart of the city. It is a great place to go to learn about ...
A reflection on my time abroad
Going on exchange is something I have dreamed about for years. I already knew way before university that I wanted to go, and I knew I wanted to experience the college culture in the U.S. Originally, I was supposed to go in the fall of 2020, but then covid-19 happen and that obviously spoiled my ...
The Discomfort Zone
I’m the type of person who likes to be in my comfort zone… and stay there. It is why I knew I had to go on exchange. I needed a change in my life – a chance to evolve (no, not like a pokémon). Surprising as it may seem, going out of your comfort zone ...
NYC You See…
When I was 12 years old, I came to the U.S. for the first time with my family. We went to a lot of places such as San Francisco and Santa Barbara in California & New York City. My whole life I have known myself as being a person who is not a big fan ...
Drag is no drag!
When I first started learning about drag and what it’s all about, I thought it was merely about men who enjoyed dressing up as women. I have, of course, come to learn that it is so much more than that – especially after watching numerous of episodes Rupaul’s Drag Race, of which I have been ...
My weekend trip to Washington DC: A piece of American history
Washington DC is one of those cities that everyone knows due to its amazing and fundamental history – it’s one that I knew I had to experience for myself. Luckily, Philly is conveniently close to a lot of interesting cities and DC is one of those! After a very bumpy bus ride of just about ...
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