I’ve only been studying abroad in Ireland for a little over a week, but I already have routines that come to me as easily as breathing. It feels like just yesterday that I was exploring my town on google earth and now it feels like I’ve lived here forever. Sometimes I think that I’m dreaming, but then I remember that rain doesn’t feel this cool or refreshing in my mind. Five months can seem like an eternity to study abroad, but then it feels like too short a time to experience everything this place has to offer.
Even though my mind is full of contradictions, I can definitely say that these are the top 10 things I love about Castleisland:
Read more about Emily’s time in Ireland on her blog…
This is wonderful! I know exactly what you are talking about, the electric kettles are the best. I lived in Colerain, up in Northern Ireland, for a year of undergrad. It was one of the best experiences of my life. Don’t take any of it for granted! It seems like you are doing a very good job of appreciating the opportunity already.
Only someone who lived in Ireland could truly understand the importance of electric kettles! I will definitely try and make the most of my experience.