IF NOTHING ELSE, DON’T FORGET TO PACK: A rain jacket and comfortable shoes.

ON SECOND THOUGHT, YOU CAN LEAVE AT HOME: Winter weather clothes.

WHERE TO LIVE: Live in the dorms on campus.  The school holds spots for international students, and the dorms are quite conveniently located.

BEST PLACES TO EAT: The Stag’s Head.

FAVORITE CULTURAL ACTIVITY: Listening to live music, especially traditional Irish music in local pubs.

BEST PERSONAL HIDEOUT: Student Lounge in the International Building.

FAVORITE PLACE TO STUDY: James Joyce Library study areas.

MUST-TRY LOCAL DISH: Fish and Chips or Fish Stew.

BEST PHOTO OP: Cliffs of Moher.

BIGGEST FAIL: Missing a train that nearly caused me to miss my flight.

BEST PURCHASE: Ski Lessons.

MOST INTERESTING CLASS: Buildings and the Environment.

BEST PART OF THE PROGRAM: The opportunity to travel to different parts of Ireland and meet the locals.

MOST MEMORABLE TRIP: Spring break trip to Budapest, VIenna, and Prague.

BEST LOCAL EVENT/HOLIDAY: St. Patricks Day.

FAVORITE LOCAL WORD/SLANG: “Craic.”

IF I COULD DO IT OVER AGAIN… Travel more on my own.