Why do so many students choose to study abroad in Galway every year? Why not the bigger more widely known cities like Dublin or Cork? Because the west is the best! My study abroad choice was easy. I wanted to be in Europe. I wanted to be in an English-speaking country. I wanted to immerse myself in the country I was studying in. I also loved the ocean and I loved to party. My options were limited to Ireland and Great Britian. I loved London - but had been there before and the pound would never allow me to surive on my budget! Ireland was a place I wanted to connect with. It had beauty, culture, and a drinking culture I could not refuse. Having ancestors from unknown counties in Ireland also helped persuade me to go. That added a touch of romance and intrigue to my choice - I would be living on land that my relatives had walked and struggled on in centuries past. Galway fit the bill entirely. They even spoke Gaelic there! Dublin was too international and Cork was at its heels. Having gone to school in New York City I wanted a change. So I traded the big city for a small town and never looked back.
Many people recommended Galway to me - they shoved pictures in my face and would not shut up about how wonderful it was. The city pride impressed me and it was obviously contagious. I caught the bug, booked a flight, and hopped on a plane to Shannon.
How did you get to Galway? Was it an easy choice or a risk?
I want to know - and so do others. Thanks a million!
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I was an assistant in Tullamore, co. Offaly (not a choice, but a risk; however i had great craic there). And Galway was an evidence: every time i talked about it, people were like "gooooo thereeee, best craic eveeeer!". So, i went there, and indeed, best craic ever! ;)
I lived six months in Moycullen, a little village close to Galway; i was there as an aupair. I spent one of the best time of my life. When u go to this town, u fell in love with.
I am planning to come back next year as student this time.
Yeah, Galway, best craic ever.. ;)
Hey ! Garance ??! That s funny ! Cant believe it ! Nice to see you here !
I m an au pair too,... in Roscahill !!! Who hoooo !!! Anyway, 11 months today ! Happy birthday !
This mornig i was walking in Galway's streets, i really love Galway a morning week, and i thought,... "oh my god, i'm from d south of france,i love d hot sun and d french food and wine, bla bla bla,... but my gooooosh !!! I LOVE GALWAY !" I love it even when it s raining and when i m thumbing under d rain complitly wait, i love it coz people are just crazy n everybody think about only one think,.....BE HAPPY ! The friendliest city i ve ever seen, and that s why i ll stay here for a while ! Good idea this blog and for sure ther s no doubt about it,.... GALWAY IS D ONLY WAY !!!!!!! x
Goshhhhh, Sarah !? :D
Happy to see you there !! ;)
"Au pair gang" moi j'dis.. ^^
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