Martin Humphreys

It’s the last week of classes, which means a few things for me. My time in Ireland is almost done, the deadlines for my final assignments are starting to creep... keep reading

Before coming to Ireland, I had a general list of places that I wanted to visit, both in and outside of the country. I dreamed of destinations in Italy and... keep reading

Ah, the infamous words of a study abroad student trying to save money. Upon our arrival to Dublin, my friends and I began planning trips, both domestically and internationally, in... keep reading

If you’re studying in Ireland for more than 90 days, you’ll need to register with Irish Immigration Authorities, known as INIS. While this can seem intimidating, it’s not difficult if... keep reading

Back home, I know my schedule for the next term before upcoming final exams even appear on my radar. I research what professors are teaching which sections, how much work... keep reading

‘Tis the Season for New Traditions There’s something about the beginning of November, a certain magic to it...I’m walking beside Albert College Park (a beautiful park right beside campus), Americano... keep reading

Irish Caving Or Just “Subterranean Swimming” My big adventure this week was a caving trip with the DCU caving club in County Claire (Western coast of Ireland). I have very... keep reading

CIEE Dublin Monasteries, Mountains, and Mines: Hiking Glendalough A Spectacular Glacial Valley Amidst the Wicklow Mountains My latest weekend adventure was a trip to Glendalough Lake, about an hour’s drive... keep reading

Transforming Homesickness into a New Home Wednesday afternoon: I finish my lecture session and walk back to my apartment, fellow expats beside me. We chat about our upcoming plans visiting... keep reading

This week in the CIEE Blog we’re catching up on the second half of Erik Finley’s trip to Newgrange… Newgrange Tomb Our second stop was the Newgrange tomb. Newgrange is... keep reading