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Predominantly Catholic Ireland Faces a Controversial Vote on Abortion
As I watched the festive St. Patrick’s Day parade jubilantly marching through the streets, I learned that 2018 marks the 100th year of the women’s right to vote. Many of the groups in the parade chose to display a reflection of women taking action and gaining rights; many enthusiastically shouted that a woman’s place is in…
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Top 7 Ways to Save Money While Studying Abroad In Ireland
Seven Overlooked Ways to Mitigate Financial Stress While Studying Abroad in IrelandI try to be good at budgeting in the United States, but there are different financial challenges in Ireland. Coming from a college where I have access to a full meal plan and only walk short distances, it took a while for me to…
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Public Transportation: Your New Best Friend in Ireland and Beyond
Intercity buses: Crowded, right? And noisy, and dirty, and downright strange sometimes?Wrong.Dear hesitant American student:I’ve been where you are, I promise: anxiously looking up tour buses, figuring out where you can go from your host city, and weighing it against costs of groceries and mail home, and everything else. I know it’s easy to see…
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3 Ways a Student Can Save Money in Northern Ireland
What I Didn’t Plan For Financing a study abroad program can be a challenge for some students, especially, it seems, first-generation students. I know that one of my most pressing worries was “Do I have enough money to sustain myself in a foreign country?” I was very careful about anticipating expenses and planning my budget…
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How a Hispanic American Made it to Ireland
A Diverse Background As I reflect on my journey, I must begin with my family. I come from a diverse background, with my father born in Mexico and my mother born in Ecuador. Both of my parents immigrated to America at an early age and therefore never attended college. When my parents had my brothers…
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Pre-Health Professionals in Northern Ireland – A Digital Story
“If you’re like me, sitting there questioning if going abroad is for you, I’m here to say stop thinking and go! And if you don’t think there’s a program for you, there is, somewhere, and you should find it!” As a Pre-Nursing student, Alyssa never thought she’d be able to go abroad, but IFSA-Butler made…
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How My Ballet Shoes Defined My Experience in Ireland
God bless late-night logic. To say that I am not the best packer would be a strong understatement. My usual tactic is to stare at my suitcase for three straight days in complete denial of my impending departure. One could say it’s less than productive. Consequently, any time that I’m about to embark on some…
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Hip Hip Hurrah! How Ireland Taught Me How To Be Silly
It was the end of our first Netball match. We were panting and tired, trying to catch our breath and smelling foul. We stumbled over to benches, grinning in spite of our fatigue. All our practice and training over the last few weeks had paid off: we had played hard on the court and won…
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Introducing the Spring 2024 IFSA Student Marketing Correspondents
IFSA | March 25, 2024 Meet Our Newest Roving Reporters We’re thrilled to welcome a new group of students to share their stories from abroad during the Spring 2024 term. With words, photos, and the magic of social media, this talented group will take students back home in the U.S. along on their cultural journeys. …
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Dominika Švecová
Start Date November 2023 Interests Traveling • Arts • Films • Psychology • Healthy Diet and Lifestyle • Outdoor Recreational Sports • Gardening “Adaptation and the ability to quickly find your way in a new environment is one of the most important skills.” Education Dominika has experience in both Czech and British education systems. After graduating…
