Sam Wherley
My name is Sam Wherley. I grew up in central Pennsylvania, but I have had the good fortune to study and travel abroad several times, including two semesters and a Fulbright in Spain as well as trips with my college choir and family through Europe and elsewhere. I am now pursuing a Master's of International Affairs at Penn State University and I am thrilled to be in Dublin this summer with IES. I cannot overemphasize the value of my experiences abroad and the enthusiasm with which I encourage others to study abroad.
Blogs by Sam Wherley
Rambling and Reflection
Plenty of Irish songs take as their theme a longing to return to that land from which, for whatever reason, one has had to depart. Though my departure does not...
Footprints
As my time in Ireland draws to a close, I think about what impact I leave behind me there and what I will carry forward in terms of the place’s impact upon me...
"The Mountains are Calling..."
It’s never been intentional as a habit of any sort, but, whenever I’m spending time in a new city, I tend to find the highest point around and walk to the top...
Fáilte go Glas Naíon - Welcome to Glasnevin
These first few weeks in Dublin have been full of excitement and exploration, from food, to hikes, to museums, and lots more besides. But one of the best parts...
In the Merry Month of May from Home I Started…
A visit to Ireland eight years ago introduced me to musical, historical, and other cultural elements that I have learned much about since and that I am looking...