Mariana Considine
Hello hello! I am a junior at Mount Holyoke College, studying music and theater. This summer, I got to work an internship in a professional costume shop! In my free time, I love composing music, cooking, working with kids, and exploring outside.
Blogs by Mariana Considine
Feathers, Failures, and Farewells
A reflection on my semester in Dublin, and the most important things I've learned.
GSA Schedule—Part 2!
In a previous post, I detailed the schedule layout of a week at the Gaiety School of Acting. Here, I will go over what to expect from each class during the week...
I Survived: IES Abroad Showcase!
Through some challenges, my IES Abroad classmates and I make it through our final week with the Gaiety School of Acting, and perform in a rockin' showcase.
Cooking On a Budget
It can be difficult to eat well on a budget, so I've compiled a few of my favorite recipes and meal tips from my time in Dublin!
GSA Schedule—What I Wish I Knew!
In this post, I go through the Gaiety School schedule and how I coped with it inside and outside of class.
Westward, Ho!
A trip to western Ireland while my family visited from home.
10 of My Favorite Spots in Dublin
Some of my favorite spots around Dublin so far, and a few helpful places to know about.
A Trip to Northern Ireland
A few highlights from my trip to Northern Ireland with IES Abroad Dublin.
Arrival: The Good, The Bad, and The Boggy
The adventures and misadventures of my first two weeks in Dublin
The 3 P's of Predeparture
One week away from my flight to Dublin, I wanted to share the 3 most profound points in my pre-departure planning.