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The Graiguecullen Bridge across the river Barrow in Carlow, Ireland. Portions of the bridge date back to 1569.

Studying abroad is valuable

Marissa Miller, Staff Writer February 4, 2016

A little over a month ago I was on a plane headed back to the United States after studying abroad for a semester at Carlow College in Carlow, Ireland. When I originally left for Ireland in the fall, I...

Carlow College began accepting students in 1793. It is located near the center of Carlow, a short distance from Carlow Castle.

Studying in the land of saints and scholars

Marissa Miller, Staff Writer October 14, 2015

There are many things that we want to do in our lives that get set aside because they seem inconvenient or impractical. This is one reason that studying abroad did not happen for me until I stepped on...

Robin Gee, left, joins some friends on a trip in the countryside while studying in Carlow, Ireland.

Studying abroad heightens perception of the world

Robin Gee, Graphic Designer January 22, 2014

“So, how was your trip?” This question has been on almost everybody’s lips for the last two weeks. I just came back from spending four months studying in Carlow, Ireland, and everyone who knows me...

Ireland Study Abroad

Early lessons from studying in Ireland

Robin Gee, Graphic Designer November 5, 2013

On Sept. 11, while all my fellow Madison College students were going about having a normal Wednesday, I was sitting in a bathroom stall at the Dane County Regional Airport trying not to fall apart for...

Packing Problems

Problems Packing

Robin Gee, Graphic Designer September 10, 2013

I stare into my closet and think, “How on earth am I going to fit all this into one suitcase and one carry-on bag?” Good question. Packing for a trip is hard. Packing for four months abroad is...

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