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victoriajolie11
Apr 21, 20241 min read
Reality Check: The Irish Grading System is Quite Confusing
When we first got to Carlow, we were told the grading system is a bit different here. It's actually quite rare to get an 80 or above on...
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victoriajolie11
Apr 21, 20241 min read
Easter Break
I made quite an impulsive decision (sponsored by my mom) over Easter Break. I flew home to America! The only people that knew were my...
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victoriajolie11
Apr 21, 20241 min read
Trip 6: Kerry
April 19-April 21. First up, I know. There is no post for trip 5, it's no mistake. The day we were meant to go to Glendalough, we ended...
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victoriajolie11
Mar 23, 20241 min read
St. Patrick's Day
The Saturday before St. Patrick's Day, I went with Taylor and Gigi to Dublin to get the true experience. The highlight was definitely...
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victoriajolie11
Mar 23, 20241 min read
Shrek Party!
One of the local bars hosted a Shrek party night. Of course, we all had to go. Me and my friends dressed up as the three blind mice and...
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victoriajolie11
Mar 23, 20241 min read
Assignments
One thing that has taken some major adjustments about schooling in Ireland is the assignments. We are over halfway through the semester...
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victoriajolie11
Mar 10, 20241 min read
SHAG Week
Carlow is a very inclusive and pro-body positivity college. They host something called sexual health and guidance week, also known as...
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victoriajolie11
Mar 10, 20241 min read
Oscar Wilde House
Over our first break, I made a day trip to Dublin. One thing about me, I am a HUGE Oscar Wilde nerd. The Picture of Dorian Gray is one of...
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victoriajolie11
Mar 10, 20241 min read
Trip 4: Belfast
March 9, 2024. Yesterday we took a trip to Belfast. We got up bright and early and arrived around 10:45 AM. We started off with a guided...
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victoriajolie11
Mar 10, 20241 min read
Trip 3: Kilkenny
February 10, 2024. We went to Kilkenny! The group was given a tour of Kilkenny castle, Round Tower, and St. Canice's Cathedral. We also...
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victoriajolie11
Jan 29, 20241 min read
Day Trip to Ducketts Grove!
Over the weekend, I went to Ducketts Grove with a few of my friends (shoutout to Gigi, Taylor, Shannon, and Emily!) We ended up running...
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victoriajolie11
Jan 29, 20241 min read
Trip 2: Wexford
January 27, 2024. We visited Wexford and got to participate in a guided tour of the Dunbrody Famine ship. This was quite an interesting...
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victoriajolie11
Jan 22, 20241 min read
Trip 1: Dublin
January 19, 2024 We had our first trip to Dublin today! Our guide, Elaine, guided us around the city. We started the day at Trinity...
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victoriajolie11
Jan 22, 20241 min read
Move In Day!
Thursday, January 11 was the beginning of this incredible opportunity. The flight was quite long and tiresome, but the pure exhilaration...
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