An té a bhíónn siúlach, bíonn scéalach.
I had a goodbye dinner recently with my aunt and uncle and they gave me a card with this Gaelic saying on it. It means “(s)he who travels has stories to tell.”
Tonight, I’ll be embarking on my 2nd trip abroad - this time for a year - to Dublin, Ireland. And, this time, I’ll be working instead of “studying.” I’m going through a program called BUNAC, so I’ll have some help with getting settled once I touch down in the Emerald Isle.
Although I still need to sort out and finalize my accommodation and job, I couldn’t be more excited for this journey. Plus, if I learned anything when I was there before, it was that it will all be grand :)
I had thought about working abroad at some point after graduation, but I didn’t really think it would become a reality…or that it would be for a whole year. But then, one day, I decided…if not now, when?
My friend Maddy who I met in my study abroad program is also doing the 12-month work visa so she’ll be my partner in crime and roommate over there. We can’t wait to take on the amazing city we fell in love with together once again!
Here’s to an unforgettable experience - Ireland, watch out, I’m coming for ya!