Thursday was officially the last day of the Haller Global Honors Fellowship. I genuinely can’t believe that an entire month went by, just like that. Through this program, I’ve been able to meet so many new people, learn so much about Ireland’s culture, and develop as a person both academically and personally. The people that…
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Final Day: My Reflection
As the Haller Global Fellowship comes to an end, I reflect on the 4 weeks I’ve had during the program. Personally, I would say that was the fastest four weeks of my life, yet also the most knowledgeable. This program enabled me to a whole new level of experience, especially before my freshman year. I…
The Quiet Parts of Donegal County
This morning in Fanad, it was clear how important Carrigart is to the people who live on the peninsula. Fanad felt peaceful and remote, but that also means everyday necessities aren’t always close by. Carrigart seems to act as the community’s main hub, a place where people can buy groceries, visit local businesses, access services,…
Errigal!!! Including the Atlantic Way and the Downings Festival
This morning a little group of us got up bright and early to summit the largest mountain in Donegal county. The hike was breathtaking, and when we reached to the top, I really took in how lovely Ireland was. It really reminded me that “wow, I’m really here,” while having the overview of the entire…
Sliabh Cliffs and More Exciting Architecture
Over the past two days, I realized that the weather is just as much a part of Donegal as the landscapes themselves. At Glenveagh, the overcast skies made the park feel peaceful and almost mysterious, while the light rain gave the forests and mountains a deeper green color. At Sliabh Liag, we had a perfectly…
Donegal’s Natural and Industrial Occurrences
Today marks our 9th day in Ireland! We visited many rural areas and worked a bunch on our project today. Specifically, we visited the Fanad Lighthouse, where we were introduced to the rich history of Irish coastal navigation. Before the invention of LED lights, the use of constantly manned whale oil lamps was prevalent. This…
Time Flies: Work-Life Balance
Somehow there are only four days left in Haller, and I couldn’t be any more surprised. I know I’ve said this before, but it’s almost as if it was just yesterday that we landed in Belfast and met up with Conor. Yet, it couldn’t be more true. We’ve done many things over the last two…
First Impression of Carrigart
Today we finally arrived at our project destination, Carrigart. We were greeted by Brandon, the CEO of AllPeopleBeHappy, and he gave us a little tour around and showed us their park. Then we ate lunch at a local restaurant, and right after we met with the owner of the gift shop they had. She was…
Giant’s Causeway and Derry’s History
Today was one of those days where every stop felt different from the last. We started at Magheracross before going to Giant’s Causeway, and the views were incredible. Pictures don’t really capture how impressive it is in person. I thought it was interesting that the same place can be explained through science with volcanic activity…
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