Vietnam – Unknown Lands (Part 1)
“My favourite ‘cultural learning’ so far has been discovering how hospitable and welcoming the Vietnamese people are. Despite the language…
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Poachers to Protectors
Mexico is the home to many species of turtles, particularly on the Pacific coast where they come to lay…
Whose Daughter is She? by Orla Tubridy
Family life in Ecuador is INTENSE. Families are very close and spend a lot more time together than most Irish…
The 4th of July by Niamh Cannon
Never in my life have I experienced excitement and nerves to the extent that I did when I got myself…
Issue Groups and Workshops by Niamh Cannon
I think one of the most prominent aspects of the program in Vermont was the focus on social and political…
Mexico: The Wildlife, the Poverty and the Macho culture (aka The Good, the Bad and the Ugly)
Mexico, a country that is rich in history and culture. The landscape,regions and people can vary so much in a…
Aventuras Nocturnas
Aventuras Nocturnas “Imagine this: you are walking alone on a beach at 12AM on a peaceful summer night, guided only…
Refugees from Venezuela: lessons on the morning commute
7am. Yawning, I make my way onto a busy bus to go to my Spanish class. It’s my first week…
Meet Ms Nga, a University lecturer and volunteer – interview by Tracey Keogh
I have worked with Ms Nga for almost 8 weeks now and she still manages to amaze me. Even though…