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North America » United States » Illinois » Jerseyville June 22nd 2015

Six months ago, I left on a journey that would change my life. Studying abroad has been the best time in my life. I met great new people, traveled a continent and learned so much about other cultures. I have stories for a lifetime and stories that will shape my life. I have new friends that span the globe, who give me reason to travel the world. Most of all I have gained perspective. Perspective on how others live, view life and view history. My travels have shaped me from the sacrifice at Normandy to the atrocities of Auschwitz. The beauty of nature in Ireland to the art and culture of cities like London, Paris and Prague. Perspective is how we view things in the world and it is without a doubt that my perspective on ... read more

North America » United States » Illinois » Jerseyville December 18th 2014

It is now 17 days until my flight for Dublin. It is hard to believe that the time is nearly here. After months of planning, I guess I am ready. There is still quite a bit of work to do, mainly packing, and I will probably decide to do that a few days before. The question is: How does one live out of a suit case for 6 months, when they are used to having a dresser and closet full of clothes?. I will be studying about 2.5 hours from Dublin in Waterford. Yes, it is the home to the famous crystal and also the oldest city in Ireland having been found over 1000 years ago by vikings. I will be attending Waterford Institute of Technology and hopefully be taking some economics and international business courses. ... read more




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