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Monday, June 23rd, 2025

Week 3: West Coast of Ireland

This weekend might have been one of the best of the entire program so far—possibly rivaled only by our trip to Northern Ireland. We had the chance to travel to Ireland’s stunning west coast and visit the iconic Cliffs of Moher. For those unfamiliar, the Cliffs of Moher are towering sea cliffs that rise 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean and stretch over five miles along the coast. They are, without question, the most breathtaking natural formation I’ve seen in Ireland. The only downside was that some of the hiking paths were closed, so we couldn’t explore the cliffs as […]

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Wednesday, June 18th, 2025

Week 2: Finding a Routine

As week two unfolded, I began to truly understand the remarks made by past students about the fast pace of life in this program. Each day is packed with classes, work, excursions, and cultural activities throughout Dublin. While the schedule is full, it’s this very structure that makes the experience so rewarding. A highlight of the midweek was our group’s welcome dinner at The Little Kitchen on Wednesday night—a lovely way to settle further into the city. The rest of the week was filled with work commitments, including a memorable moment on Friday when I had to walk halfway to […]

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Wednesday, June 11th, 2025

Week 1: Traveling to Dublin

My journey began Friday night in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and after a long, sleepless overnight flight, I finally landed at Dublin International Airport early Saturday morning, an hour and a half ahead of schedule. I collected my baggage and made my way out of the terminal, only to realize that my ride hadn’t arrived yet. A quick phone call to the driver revealed that I’d be sharing the shuttle with two other Bucknell students, and we’d be heading to our apartments on the University College Dublin campus together. However, this meant I’d have to wait at the airport for another couple […]

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