If we’re going to be totally honest, when I signed up for the “European Commission blog post,” I had no idea what the European Commission even was. However, I was the final person to sign …
Titanic Museum (Anna Michalski)
When it comes to the Titanic, almost everyone has some sort of familiarity with the iconic vessel. Whether it be from our elementary school history lessons or more recent pop culture (perhaps a movie featuring …
Battle of the Boyne (Lizzi White)
On July 12, 1690, King William III and an army of 36,000 overtook the Jacobite army of 23,500 in the countryside of Ireland in a historically significant battle would be later called the Battle of …
Kilmainham Gaol (Lizzi White)
Reforming society’s wicked, housing political revolutionaries, executing nationalistic radicals, Kilmainham Gaol offers a rich history that reflects the struggles within Ireland since the 18th century. As one makes their way through this jail, you feel …
Anna Michalski’s Favorite Place: Silent Disco
I’ve always loved a good dance, despite quitting ballet in third grade because the teacher was “too mean.” I was the one who got a little too invested at prom and homecoming during high school. …
Lizzi White’s Favorite Place: Whelan’s
Located off of the livly Wexford Street, Whelan’s Pub offers tourists an insight to Ireland’s rich music culture. Known for being a live music pub, bands ranging from traditional Irish folk music to rock bands …
Anna Michalski
Howdy! My name is Anna Michalski and I have the complete honor of participating in this program along with 16 other incredible students, and one stellar professor (hopefully calling him that will get me some …
Lizzi White
Hello, my name is Lizzi White and I am from Mequon, Wisconsin which is located about 20 minutes north of Milwaukee. As a direct admit to the College of Engineering at UW-Madison, I plan on …
14 Henrietta Street (Matthew Olson)
When an American thinks of a normal life, they think of a middle-class person living in a neighborhood of middle-class people with somewhat large houses that have electricity, running water, and fair amounts of space. …
Christ Church Cathedral (Matthew Olson)
When someone visits Dublin, there is no way they could miss the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, otherwise known as Christ Church Cathedral. It is the oldest functioning building in Dublin, and has been …