Goodbye for now blog


I am kind of sentimental, sitting down to write my last blog post. However I think I have the perfect story for it. Last night, me and all the students on the study abroad trip hosted a frat wedding. Our friends Emily and Kevin got "married" and I was the officiant. We set up games, had water guns, water balloons, sprinklers, drinks, and snacks. What a fantastic way to celebrate our last weekend here!

Although it was a night full of silliness and fun, I realized something important. This trip would not be the same without these people. At the beginning of this trip I only knew a few people going and I struggled a bit at the beginning to fit in and make other friends. However, somewhere along the line, these people I did not know became my best friends and my family.

I am so thankful I decoded to study abroad my sophomore year, this experience was so unique, and I am so glad I traveled here with this group. From Dublin, to the west, to the north, to London and back, I had the best time. 

So, thank you readers, for listening to my stories, viewing my pictures, and coming along with me on this trip. Let me finish with a quote from my favorite author that describes my journey in Ireland with the Irish but also the people I traveled with.

"There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven't met yet" -W. B. Yeats

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