Host family Awards and testimonials from local coordinators
Below are some of the wonderful families from all across Ireland that host our international students and go above and beyond in their care for them. Lillian Cronin, Local Coordinator…
News & Events
What easier way of encountering the rest of the world, than in the comfort of your own home!
Kim Connolly O’Grady, living in our Cahir community in Co. Tipperary, talks about why she decided to become involved in hosting and how she is finding the experience. Why did…
Hosting a Korean student in the sunny southeast
John and Linda Wilmott and their two sons Craig and Jason hosted Chiho Kim from Korea for 5 months in Tramore, Co. Waterford where he attended school at CBS Tramore.…
Living in Ireland by Lea Lemke
If someone asked me to tell him about my time in Ireland, I would not know where to start. I mean I have lived here for nine months, where would I…
EXCHANGE YEAR IN IRELAND
A year away can’t be measured in days alone. You’ll only be gone for a school year or semester, but the experience will enrich the rest of your life. Living…
On tea, taytos and heartbreak
I was planning to talk about my experience in Ireland but then I realised that I’d have to write a novel to even cover the basics. So let’s start with…
Do Beetles Live in Paradise?
If anyone would ask me what is the first thing that comes in mind when they say “Mexico” and I would say “BOCHOOO”. Our first 2 weeks were all…
SDG 4 – Quality Education and Vietnam
The last two months are definitely up there among the best in my life. There has been so many great stories, great people and great places. If you have read…
The Governor’s Institute of Vermont – My Experience
Something that snatched my interest upon applying to this programme was the idea of a global perspective. Classes were largely based upon open discussion and student input, so for example…