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Helpful Advice from 2010 Alumna, Sydney Alexander!
Dear 2011 ILE'ers, Congratulations on becoming part of the Irish Life Experience Program. It is coming up pretty quickly and I hope you are all excited. I am very…
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Advice, reflections, and life updates from Irish Way alumni — in their own words.
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Helpful Advice from ILE 2010 Alumnus, PK Creedon!
Hello 2011 ILE'ers! You are all about to embark on one of the greatest adventures of your lifetime: Exploring the Emerald Isle! I’m PK Creedon and I had the…
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Sallie Sams Goes to Ireland!
Hello! My name is Sallie Sams and I am a Senior at Polson High School in Polson, Montana. Just a little bit about me... I'm very active with music and in sports.…
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Happy St. Patrick's Day from Feis America!
"In life, as in dance, grace glides on blistered feet." One of my favorite jobs at Feis America is getting to spend time with the three generations who often…
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Kiss Me, I'm Irish!
Irish Life Experience Friend and Blogger, Jennifer Holloway from Portland, Oregon, shares how she will celebrate the St. Patrick's Day spirit next week. My Irish…
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Trip of a Lifetime
Irish Life Experience Friend, Jennifer Holloway from Portland, Oregon, shares her experience studying abroad in London. While it wasn't the Emerald Isle she studied…
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Past Testimonials
While they probably feel old by now, we still love them and just can't bring ourselves to replace the valuable testimonials from those below! When Taryn asked me to…
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From student to counselor
It is somewhat difficult to describe one of the most transformative experiences of my life, but what Taryn Harrison asks, I do willingly. Going to Ireland under the…
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When strangers became friends
My trip to Ireland was an amazing experience that provided me with many memories I will cherish for the rest of my life. It opened my eyes not only to the richness…
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An enlightening experience
I feel lucky and blessed to have experienced a comprehensive and amazing trip to Ireland at such a young age. Traveling around the magical country of Ireland was…
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The Summer that Changed My Life
My 16th summer was the summer that changed my life. That was because, It was the summer that I fell in love,not with a person, but with my culture and my heritage.…
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