Category: National University of Ireland, Galway

From sweets to stews to potatoes, Ireland has so many different foods try. Here are 5 of my favorite foods I’ve tried during my time in Ireland: 1. Full Irish Breakfast A full Irish breakfast is an absolute must-try when visiting Ireland. A full Irish typically consists of bacon, sausage, potatoes, eggs, black and/or white ...

Leaving the US all by myself to move to a new country for a few months was truly the most overwhelming yet enriching experience. I am so grateful for my time in Galway, Ireland, but going to a foreign environment with new people, different academic standards, and all the culture shocks made some days harder ...

Within the first weeks of classes, the differences in the education systems in the United States versus Ireland became very apparent. As finals week approaches, I would like to discuss these differences I saw throughout my term at the University of Galway. The first thing I noticed is that everything is overall more laid-back here. ...

It is so important to explore the city that you’ll be staying in during your exchange, but it is also great to see all the other amazing places your host country has to offer. With this, I would love to share some of the Irish cities and towns that are accessible from Galway for a ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...