Category: Student Blog

An Extraordinary Day Along the Coast of Waterford!

We woke up to sun and blue skies! After breakfast, everyone got back into the routine of classes. Due to the comfortable weather, Angie took the students outside for Irish Literature and read “The First Confession,” by Frank O’Connor. Anna mentioned that she really liked the story, and Carrick enthusiastically said, “I was enthralled by […]

So Cool!

Today began bright and early with an 8 AM breakfast-Weetabix Cereal, toast with Flora spreadable butter, fruit, and OJ! Not long afterwards, we departed from Waterford and headed towards Charles Fort in County Cork. The students learned all about this historical site from our witty tour guide, Claire. Aaron commented on how the layout of […]

US Prevails During the ILE’s World Cup!

The students woke to another structured class day on campus. After breakfast they got their first taste of Irish (Gaelic language class.). Alex, even though learning Irish through English, which is only his second language, nailed the basics straight away. With so many students in the class learning Latin they were able to decipher certain […]

Wonderful Waterford!

Day #1 was pretty successful with our only non-show at breakfast being a certain boy named Dylan. The ILE Staff were well impressed. This unusual success first thing in the morning gave us high hopes for the classroom-expecting everybody to be bright eyed and bushy tailed. The jet lag conveniently reared its head though just […]

Jaiden Toth Goes to Ireland!

Hey Everyone! My name is Jaiden Toth. Since I was little, I have always dreamt about traveling the world. Now, it finally seems my dream might come true, as I have been given the opportunity to participate in the Irish Life Experience. I am sixteen years old and currently a Sophomore at Polson High School […]

Celtic Warriors

1, 2, 3, Jab, 1, 2, 3, Hook, 1, 2, 3, Punch. While the US has the Dream Team and the Fab Five, Ireland has the Celtic Warriors-boxers Katie Taylor, John Joe Nevin, Paddy Barnes, and Michael Conlan? On August 9th, slugger Katie Taylor won Ireland’s first Olympic gold medal since 1996, when Michelle Smith […]

Tyler Krell Goes to Ireland!

Hi! My name is Tyler Krell and I would love to travel to Ireland with the Irish Life Experience. I am currently a Senior at Polson High School in Polson, Montana. After I graduate, I plan to attend college to further my education and pursue a degree in Dentistry. While in High School, I have […]