The grounds of Blarney Castle and Gardens cover over 60 acres of land and are home to the Blarney Stone, the Poison Garden, the Wishing Steps, and so much more.

It is almost time to say goodbye to the City of Love. Tomorrow is the last day of class, filled with a French final and a marketing presentation. I’m trying to figure out how it all flew by so quickly, but I believe it is just something we’re not capable of realizing as it’s happening. We’re too busy enjoying the moment to care. I think it’s how we get the most out of the experience anyway.

I cannot believe how fast my first month has gone by. Everyone told me before I left how fast it would feel, but I truly told myself it wouldn't and I was completely wrong. It is absolutely crazy thought to think about everything I have been able to do thus far. I have been lucky enough to travel to Galway, Cliffs of Moher, seaside towns outside of Dublin, and Northern Ireland. July will be even crazier, as I have trips planned for Amsterdam, Barcelona, and Iceland. It is going to be a crazy month to say the least. 

My semester abroad is coming to an abrupt ending. It’s a weird feeling – I don’t feel like I’m leaving and I also don’t feel like I’m staying. Two of my roommates have moved out, and another is in Melbourne for two more days, leaving just Wagner and myself in the apartment. The empty rooms and piles of stuff to be packed evoke an absence of belonging. Wag and I don’t feel as if we should still be in the apartment because so many people have already left. Yet we also don’t feel like we’re flying home yet.

Hello from Dublin! The past few weeks have gone flying by, I am halfway through with my program. Even though it has only been about three weeks, I feel like I have been here much longer. Between meeting new friends, taking classes, and exploring the city, it seems like I have packed in months’ worth of experiences into a small amount of time.