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Forever Grateful
I am confident that the only reason I am standing here today is because the Irish Life Experience, and all of the wonderful people involved, helped me find my way...
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Alumni Stories
Advice, reflections, and life updates from Irish Way alumni — in their own words.
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Helpful Advice from 2013 Alumna, Kate Lanagan!
Hey 2014 ILE'ers! My name is Kate Lanagan from Chicago, Illinois and I went on the Irish Life Experience last summer. I just wanted to give you a few…
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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…
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Amanda Harrod Goes to Ireland!
Dia Duit! My name is Amanda Harrod and I would love to travel to Ireland with the Irish Life Experience. I’m currently a Junior at Polson High School, in Polson…
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Olympic Hopeful-Melinda Owen
Melinda Owen, from my hometown of Polson, Montana will be competing in the Olympic Trials for pole vaulting today at 5:30 PM and on Sunday at 2:30 PM (Pacific…
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Helpful Advice from ILE 2011 Alumnae, Fiona Tomlin
Hi 2012 ILE'ers! I’m Fiona Tomlin, an ILE 2011 Alumnae from San Diego. Let me first of all congratulate you on your acceptance to the ILE! Right now June may seem…
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More Helpful Advice from ILE 2011 Alumnae, Fiona Tomlin
Hey! I’m back! Although Ryan did a superbly thorough job of filling you guys in on some ILE essentials, I would like to add a few things. (From a girl’s…
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Helpful Advice from ILE 2011 Alumnae, Raizel "Prunes" Burstein-Frame
Hello New ILE'ers, You have no idea how lucky you are! In a short while, you will be embarking on the most amazing trip ever! If you are anything like me, you may…
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Helpful Advice from ILE 2011 Alumnus, Ryan Cueller!
Hey 2012 ILE'ers! Alright, so let's begin with what I learned. Basically anything about the country is fair game. Considering you have six classes, you'll basically…
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Roseanna Stanfield Goes to Ireland!
Is this a bunch of blarney? No! My name is Roseanna Stanfield and I would love to travel to Ireland with The Irish Life Experience. I’m currently a Junior at Polson…
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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.…
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Helpful Advice from 2010 Alumna, Piper Martini!
Hello 2011 ILE'ers, I am absolutely thrilled to be writing to you today-to wish you well on the incredible journey you are about to have. I should know; my entire…
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