Kate Foley

Dublin, Spring 2010

Kate Foley is a junior Magazine Journalism and Graphic Design dual degree from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. She chose Dublin City University direct enrollment for her study abroad experience because it allows her to fully immerse herself in the Irish culture and society by learning and living with Irish students. One of her favorite pastimes is exploring new surroundings and situations, so she plans to travel the country and the UK as much as possible during her time abroad. She has also taken Irish dance lessons since she was 3 years old, and looks forward to using these skills while in Ireland.

Kate's Posts


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By the time I got to Chicago I had somewhat come to terms with the situation. Once I saw my mom and dad at the airport, and later received an email about an interview for a full-time paid summer internship, I realized everything will be ok again. It's been 3 days now, and I'm gradually getting over the jetlag and reversed-culture shock. Viagra pharmacy, It's weird being back around Americans, both with their accents and their attitudes. Driving was definitely strange as well; I had to remember that cars drive on the right again.

So, for now, I set my sights to the summer and the school year ahead. I have a lot panning out for my career in the coming year, which is an exciting prospect as I prepare to graduate next May. I've told my friends, both the Americans who I met abroad and my Irish teammates, that I intend to visit, so I better get back to work and save up for some plane tickets. I foresee a bit of travelling in my not-so-distant future.

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Viagra Online - May 24th, 2010

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We spent Tuesday afternoon (the day we arrived) at Blarney Castle. At first I wasn't going to be bothered with kissing the Blarney Stone (I didn't see the appeal in leaning over to kiss a rock wall, even if it did promise to grant linguistic miracles) but when we realised it cost little for student admission and there was virtually no line, we decided to give it a go, cheap viagra. The grounds around the castle were gorgeous, so we spent the afternoon wandering before returning to Cork.

The next day we caught a bus to Killarney, where we walked through Killarney National Park. Though we only had enough time to visit Ross Castle and explore a couple of the myriad walking trails, the national park is also home to the Gap of Dunloe, Muckross House and Gardens, and Innisfallen Island in the middle of the lower lake. It would take a full day or two to see the entire park, but since the last bus left at 7 we had to limit our visit to only a few sites.

Our trip to Cork (and nearby towns) was a different experience from our other trips across the country. Though the city of Cork itself is relatively big, it has the feeling of being off the tourist's map because of its lack of visitor attractions. It seems tourists prefer to see the small towns surrounding the city, which results in a county with a proud, united attitude entirely different from that of Dublin, Galway, or any other major Irish city.

For photos from our trip to Blarney and Killarney, click here.

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A lesson in Dublin slang - May 4th, 2010

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Only then did I realize what she meant — since I’ve been hanging out with a lot of local (read: Irish) students, I’ve picked up a good amount of Dublin slang in everyday conversation.


All-Ireland Nationals: my final Ultimate Frisbee tournament in Ireland - April 27th, 2010

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It’s 10 am, and the horn sounds to signal the beginning of the game. Four pitches laid out on St. Anne’s Park’s lawn, lined with boot bags, jerseys, snacks, and bottles of water and Lucozade, have become the center of attention.


Short on cash, but still plenty to do - April 21st, 2010

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However, despite the depressingly small cash stash, I recently realized Dublin still has much to offer that I haven’t seen yet. Here are some noteworthy sites I’ve yet to visit:


Procrastination, a universal college survival method - April 13th, 2010

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Classes in Ireland are nothing like what I’m used to at home. Here, classes meet once a week for lectures (usually in a 2-3 hour block) and hardly ever involve more than the lecturer talking at you for the entire time.


Ultimate Frisbee: a little-known but much-loved sport - March 30th, 2010

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Many of my favorite memories of my abroad experience have been since I joined my university’s Ultimate Frisbee team. The only reason I have refrained from mentioning it much in my posts is because, when I talk about how much I love playing, my enthusiasm is usually met with blank stares.