Category Archives: Study Abroad

Where I attended college

Posted on January 3, 2024 by caroldwyer

During high school, a teacher who taught communications took my homeroom on a tour of West Chester University of Pennsylvania. I remember that I loved the campus, with its old architecture among a lush setting. Although I wasn’t sure where … Continue reading →

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A few travel bucket list destinations, their highlights and studying tourism

Posted on December 14, 2019 by caroldwyer

An online tourism class I mentioned in a previous post has since started and some content in the first chapter inspired this write-up. Following a textbook paragraph about top destinations around the world and what makes them stand out, there … Continue reading →

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One trip a no-go, while other travel plans move forward

Posted on March 21, 2016 by caroldwyer

Earlier in the semester, I learned about two academic opportunities, both of which would lead to more first-time travel experiences. A trip to Los Angeles was for the purpose of attending this year’s AWP event, an Association of Writers & … Continue reading →

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Travel hopes and goals for 2016

Posted on January 5, 2016 by caroldwyer

Hope everyone is having a great start to the new year! As I watched from home the coverage of festivities in Times Square, one TV personality exclaimed about the iconic New York spot, “This is the place to be!” I … Continue reading →

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Favorite experiences in Ireland – Part 2

Posted on March 23, 2015 by caroldwyer

Grafton Street, one of Dublin’s shopping districts, was bustling with artistic displays and merchants selling colorful flowers. Its creative atmosphere is perfect for the statue honoring one of Ireland’s musicians, Philip Lynott of Thin Lizzy. I’ve always liked their song … Continue reading →

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Favorite experiences in Ireland – Part 1

Posted on March 16, 2015 by caroldwyer

Signs of Irish spirit have been popping up everywhere as a beloved holiday approaches once again. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I’m reflecting on so many great memories from my first trip to Ireland; I’d love to be there … Continue reading →

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A writing opportunity to inspire more travel

Posted on February 9, 2015 by caroldwyer

Bulletin boards covered with study abroad fliers have inspired wanderlust throughout my college years. Recent international travel experience has further encouraged me to feel more positive that I could make it happen. So whenever I see another flier detailing an … Continue reading →

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What I learned from my first international travel experience

Posted on November 21, 2014 by caroldwyer

Just as I wrote about preparing for the trip to Ireland, I also wanted to do so with a reflective post. Two weeks after we returned to Philly, my travel group met to discuss experiences from our time abroad. But … Continue reading →

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Leaving Ireland with hopes to return

Posted on October 26, 2014 by caroldwyer

We had an early check-out time the next morning from Trinity College Dublin. Several campus students would be providing us with bagged up on-the-go breakfast: fruit, yogurt and juice boxes. Our group was scheduled to be at Lincoln Gate by … Continue reading →

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Exploring beyond Dublin to the west of Ireland

Posted on October 10, 2014 by caroldwyer

The last full day in Ireland began early for myself and the two students with whom I stopped at a tourism office. We had to be at the Molly Malone statue, where it was temporarily moved in front Saint Andrew’s … Continue reading →

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