The entire internship situation is bumming me out a lot. I have yet to make a decision on what I am going to do. I heard back from the EUSA people and it was not the more helpful response so I am definitely in a pickle on what to do.
Classes have begun and they are going quite well. I am very happy with them...we have the option of taking the Irish Speaking Class and I am taking FULL advantage of it! I am happy to say that I will be coming home able to speak Gaelic!
some fun ones I have learned so far:
Patricia is ainm dom. -- My name is Patricia
Is as ma Stait Aontaithe me. -- I'm from the United States.
Ta me i mo chonai i mBaile Atha Cliath. --I live in Dublin.
Ta me ag staidear. -- I am studying
Dia duit! --Hello!
go-raibh maith agat! -- Thank you/ may goodness be with you (form of blessing)
Actually spelling out the words is funny because you do not pronounce them like that at all! but nonetheless, it is quite fun and our 'Lecturer' is wonderful! She has a thick accent and makes it so much fun!
The next few weekends are looking to be quite fun!
This coming Friday we have a field trip to Glendalough which is in the midst of the Wicklow Mountains and said to absolutely beautiful! So they told us today that there is a 2hour hike we will be doing! So excited. expect some great photos!
The following weekend we are going on a Western Ireland Tour were we will be going to the Galway area and see the Cliffs of Moher. I have visited the cliffs every time I have been to Ireland. They are, honestly, the most beautiful scenery I have ever seen. I cant wait to see them again! The itinerary for the trip is jam packed with amazing-ness!
Then the last weekend in September/ beginning of October we are going on the Southern Ireland Tour were we will be going to Dingle & Killarney and so many other places! It sounds amazing.
Finally, the next weekend, October 6th to the 8th we are going to Northern Ireland. I dont know much about this one except that we will be going to Belfast.
Life is quite busy over here...hopefully the FOLLOWING weekend I will be able to leave the country and experience another culture...I'm looking into Italy, Norway, Germany & France for that weekend. It is so crazy that this is all happening already.
I continually have to remind myself that THIS is real life! No point in waiting for life to start, I am already in it!
until next time... <3 =]
So I was really disappointed to read about your bad internship/interview experience. What a letdown! Keep your head up, I'm sure they'll figure out something for you.
ReplyDeleteBesides that, looks like you are having a great time! Like me, you have every weekend jam packed with greatness. Enjoy your time in Ireland this is a great opportunity. No matter what happens with the internship --- you will still have so many doors and opportunities awaiting you when you return.
LOVE <3