Author: Dalton Roberts | Majors: Agricultural Business, Political Science | Semesters: Fall 2022 & Spring 2023 On August 31, 2022, I gathered my belongings and started to depart the Dublin airport. Once outside I was met with a rush of cool air, blue skies, and...
The Enchanting Emerald Isle
Author: Hannah Babin | Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders | Semester: Fall 2022 Hello U of A students! My name is Hannah Babin, and I am a senior in the communication sciences and disorders (CDIS) program. After I complete my bachelor’s degree, I plan to...
The Irish School Song
Author: Jacob Smithpeters | Majors: Accounting and Finance | Semester: Summer 2022 My name is Jacob Smithpeters. I’m in the Walton Honors College, and I’m double majoring in accounting and finance. I went on the U of A Faculty Led International Business Seminar in...
My Summer as an Immigrant Worker
Author: Peyton Mosman | Major: Psychology | Semester: Summer 2022 Hello! And welcome to my End-of-Summer-Abroad blog post. Before you go looking for a Start-of-Summer blog post, I will confess to you that there isn’t one. Though I have some great excuses in my back...
What’s the Craic?
Author: Chloe Hansberger | Majors: International Business and Supply Chain Studying abroad in Maynooth, Ireland really checked all of my boxes. As an international business and political science student, I could choose any international experience, and it would be...
Luck of the Irish
Author: Andrew Zobal | Major: Accounting On May 28th, 2022, I departed on the single most anticipated adventure of my life, I was traveling to Ireland. One whole month in an unknown country with unknown students, a truly life changing experience. Growing up, I have...
My Summer in Ireland
Author: Anna Mattingly | Major: International Business Economics I attended the faculty-led International Business Seminar in Ireland. During my month in Ireland, I learned a lot about Irish culture and business in Ireland. This program is different than most programs...
Currachs and Crosses: Connections Made in Ireland
Author: Peyton Jobe | Major: Public Health Introduction to the Folklore and Ethnology of Ireland– from the name of the class, I expected fairy tales and old wive’s tales. While I did learn about fairies, and their surprisingly dark history, the most memorable lessons...
Falling in Love with the Irish Rain
Author: Lauryn O'Grady | Major: Accounting Ireland—known for its beautiful coastlines, chilly waters, timeless towns, cobblestone streets, and Guinness, of course. Who would have known 17 lucky students from the University of Arkansas would one day be able to...
An Eye-Opening Experience in Ireland
Author: Emily Kate Combs | Major: Accounting Last fall, Dr Leflar came to speak to my Intermediate Accounting II program about the study abroad program he led with Professor Terrell to Ireland. I had always wanted to study abroad, but with COVID-19 and my decision to...