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Ahead of Belfast…
Today we had a guest lecture from Dr. Niall Gilmartin from Ulster University. The lecture was in preparation for our trip to Belfast in Northern Ireland tomorrow. Dr. Gilmartin lectured us…
New Country, Same Island
Today we took the day to head to Belfast in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland consists of the six counties that Britain won in the Irish Revolution. The divide of the…
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Day Twelve: Belfast
On my twelfth day in Ireland I went to Belfast, the capital city of Northern Ireland. We woke up early and took a private bus over to the city. Our…
Belfast Day Trip with Niall Gilmartin
Though our trip started off with a rocky start (a broken bus and an… interesting bus driver) the entire day trip was educational and provided a whole new perspective to…
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Two Sides of the Wall: A Day in Belfast
Today we took a day trip to Belfast, and I’m still unpacking the weight of what we experienced. I had expectations—tense history, emotional stories—but none of that prepared me for…
SCOTLAND FOREVAAAAA
THIS was a big one. Grace and I decided before embarking on this international trip to Ireland that we both had this extreme desire to see Scotland, specifically Glasgow. Seeing…
Titanic Museum, Ziplining, and Game of Thrones Bus Tour
Sunday, May 18th - Monday, May 19th, 2025 Belfast Day 2 A stunning visual effect within one of the rooms of the Titanic Museum For our second day we were…
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To Belfast We Go!
Saturday, May 17th, 2025 Today kick started a weekend in Belfast, Northern Ireland. As mentioned in the previous blog, we had a guest lecture yesterday with Dr. Niall Gilmartin about…
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The British soldier is right behind me, isn’t he?
Have you ever wondered what the UK side of Ireland looks like? Let me tell you it’s a place rich in history, and one that I think everyone should learn…