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All The Things

Since I am a solid two months into Michaelmas (that’s a fancy word for “Fall”) term, I figure I should tell you all about the classes I am taking at Trinity. After all, “studying” is supposed to be a pretty … Continue reading

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The Tale of Tuam

I must preface this entry by explaining how and why I found myself in Tuam in the first place. I wish I had an exciting story, but I don’t. My study abroad program really wants to make sure that their … Continue reading

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Packed Pubs and Victorious Dubs

This program was one of the things I was most looking forward to upon my arrival to Ireland, and not just because it let me get over here nearly a month before the start of term. This has been one of the best classes I have ever taken; it taught me so much about the history, culture, and literature of Ireland that all of it is now spilling out of my brain and mouth and whatever other orifices it can find.

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So This Is Dyoublong?

We functioned like a cute little flock of American ducklings tottering all about Grafton Street and the Trinity campus, our cameras firing like incessant machine guns as our squeals of excitement floated through the hustle and bustle. You can plant as many flowers and leafblow as many wet sidewalks as you want, Puge, but you can’t beat cobblestones. I’m just saying.

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London Calling

One of my better memories of that afternoon is accidentally joining a protest outside the Houses of Parliament. Alasdair and I were just walking on a sidewalk when suddenly all of the humans in front of us raised picket signs and began saying things in unison. I thought it was a flash mob until I realized it was a real mob, which the Internet hadn’t prepared me for.

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I am even worse at titles than I am at introductions.

I am currently en route to the thriving metropolis of Gander, Canada, where I will enjoy a brief but riveting jaunt before flying to some city called London.

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