I graduated from Stranmillis today! The day started with individual presentations in front of a panel. My presentation went well. I talked about my experiences in Northern Ireland and how it compares to the US. Then we had a luncheon with the faculty that we worked with, along with individuals from field experiences we participated… Continue reading Stranmillis University Graduation

Went to London this weekend, and I am so in love! I was able to meet up with one of my hometown friends who is studying abroad. It was great seeing a familiar face in a new city. The first night, we just explored the area by our hotel. The following day we bought a… Continue reading London

Today marked my last day of student teaching (ever!) at Dunmurry Primary school. These past four weeks have gone by so quickly. I was able to work with so many teachers and students. I wish that I could stay at Dunmurry forever! Thank you to everyone that made this experience possible. I truly have become… Continue reading Last day at Dunmurry Primary

Today I had a chance to work with the P4 class (second grade). They have been working on a recycling unit. To promote this, we used paper towel roll holders to make different pieces of art work. The students were so creative and excited to be creating their own masterpieces. This experienced welcomed students to… Continue reading P4 Lesson

My group was featured on The University of Tampa’s website: http://www.ut.edu/Senior-Education-Majors-Teach-Study-Abroad-Northern-Ireland.aspx

Last Sunday, I had the opportunity to hike up the Mourne Mountains. The top of the Mourne Mountains is the tallest point in Northern Ireland. I went with a group of the other international students. Only about half of us made it all of the way to the top. It took about 3 hours to… Continue reading Mourne Mountains

It’s so strange to think that in 2 weeks I will be back in Tampa graduating from college. I have fallen in love with Northern Ireland and I don’t want to leave! Sure I get to go back home and start a new chapter in my life, but can’t I just stay on holiday forever?… Continue reading Thoughts

April 19, 2016: Today I had the opportunity to teach for 2 hours in a P5 (3rd grade) classroom. They are currently on a unit about Australia. I had the students in groups research different animals found in Australia. Then each students made a brochure about the animal with facts. Students then shared their brochures… Continue reading P5 Lesson

Just a quick update, I swear I’ll post more later, here is a link to the Stranmillis page where the group and I are featured. Cheers! http://www.stran.ac.uk/informationabout/theuniversitycollege/newsevents/title,635530,en.html

Staying active in Northern Ireland can be tricky. It rains all of the time. Exercising outside means either running in the rain or waiting for a day that is nice. On Sundays I have been going and running on the Lagan Townpath. It is a five minute walk from school. This trail runs along the… Continue reading Lagan Townpath