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Thursday, June 26th, 2025

Emilia Lucas Week 3: Oh sheep!

Our first overnight trip outside of Dublin to Galway was incredible! I was giddy all week last week to escape my job for an extra day to travel to the west coast. Truthfully, I enjoyed Galway much more than I had anticipated, and even more than I have been enjoying Dublin thus far. Following a rough wake up on Friday morning and sleeping on the way to the Cliffs of Mohr, I awoke to the beautiful greenery and oceanside view of the west coast. The Cliffs of Mohr were incredible to see in front of me, but I much more […]

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Wednesday, June 18th, 2025

Emilia Lucas Week 2: End of Adjustment

My second week in Dublin has been even more incredible than the first. I’ve had such an easy time adjusting to Dublin, even though I’ve never lived and commuted in a city before. I’m beginning to love the routine I’ve fallen into during the week. I thrive in environments that are structured, so things as little as waking up at the same time, getting on the same bus, and returning from work at the end of the day each day has become comfortable and is no longer confusing.  My job seemed daunting last week, as I’m working for a relatively […]

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Wednesday, June 11th, 2025

Emilia Lucas, Week 1: Embracing Ambiguity

The first four days we have spent in Dublin have been unlike any endeavor I have ever taken on. This trip is my first ever time in Europe; while it has been increasingly fast paced and nerve wracking thus far, I am incredibly grateful that I have the opportunity not only to visit Dublin, but to live, go to school, work, and experience life in the city. I woke up from a lovely nap on the plane to see our descent over the East coast of Ireland, a beautiful scene. Upon arrival in UCD, I was greeted by five lovely […]

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