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Notes from Abroad – Ireland

March 28, 2010 Notes from Abroad

Question: Write about your involvement in your host institution’s community (service learning, sports, a team or club, etc.) and how it has contributed to your education abroad experience. Written by: Doug Lajoie The study abroad program at University College Dublin (UCD) places a great deal of emphasis on integrating the American students with the Irish [...]

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Notes from Abroad – Ireland

March 18, 2010 Notes from Abroad

Question: Describe an experience in which you overcame a challenge. What did you learn from the experience? Written by: Kat Webber Arriving in Dublin Airport at 5:30 a.m. on a Sunday, my three companions and I were determined to make our way to the hostel we would be staying in for the first week of [...]

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Notes from Abroad – Ireland

March 4, 2010 Notes from Abroad

Question: Are there any holidays native to your host country that you have experienced, or are looking forward to experiencing? What are the customs of this holiday? Does school close? Do people take vacations? Written by: Kyle Apanaschik St. Patrick’s Day. People all throughout America celebrate this holiday, and while studying in Dublin this semester, [...]

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Notes from Abroad – Ireland

February 25, 2010 Notes from Abroad

Question: Describe a friendship you have made with a local student (from your host country), or someone who is a resident. How has this relationship influenced your experience? How do you communicate, and are there are any language barriers? Have they spoken about any things that surprised them about America’s customs? Written by: Doug Lajoie [...]

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Notes from Abroad – Ireland

February 4, 2010 Notes from Abroad

Question: What new perspectives about the United States have you gained during your semester abroad? What aspects have been extremely different? What has been similar to the U.S. that you expected to be different? Are there any specific things you wish the U.S. would adopt? Written by: Kyle Apanaschik After two weeks in Dublin, I [...]

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