Stories From 2013

Happy Students!

Life is Good

Early to rise and shine, as the students started out the morning with a breakfast of cereal, oatmeal, tea, and toast. Dee-lish! Classes today consisted of Dan's…

The Real Capital

We had an early start this morning for our first long road trip of the tour. And what a place to visit–Cork, home of Michael Collins, Henry Ford, and Shona…

Harlem Shakin' in Waterford

The ILE students woke up bright and early for their first class day. They showered, ate their breakfast of cereal, oatmeal, toast, and tea. Then they were split…

Oh My My My, Oh My My My, Oh My My My July!

And what a way to start to lovely July–the kids had their first history class with Dan, where they learned that Barack O’Bama was from Co Offaly, which explained…

The Craic Begins

Hello ILE Families and Friends, On Friday, June 28th, 30 high school students from 16 different US states, Italy, and Spain embarked on an amazing journey…, the…

Go Raibh Maith Agaibh!

Go Raibh Maith Agaibh-Thank You to all of our 2012 Donors and Partners! Without YOUR help the Irish Life Experience would not be possible. A special thank you to…

Introducing Aubrey Alexander-Your 2013 Female Counselor

Hello 2013 ILE'ers! My name is Aubrey Alexander and I live in Emporia, Kansas. I'm currently studying to be a High School Biology Teacher, so this summer will give…

Dublin Rock-n-Roll Half Marathon Donation

Céad Mile Fáilte (A Hundred Thousand Welcomes) to the Irish Life Experience, a summer study abroad program in Ireland offered to both American and Canadian High…

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…

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…