So if you were in Ireland, what’s the most ironic stereotypical Irish thing you could do? Drink a pint of Guinness!! And where better to do that then St. James’ Brewery better known as the Guinness Factory. My roommate and I ventured over to try our first Irish pint, and it did not disappoint. The factory itself was exquisite! It took us almost three hours to complete the tour. At the end of the tour, we were taught how to pour or own pint. I am now a certified pint puller of Guinness!! The most amazing thing about the tour was the 360 bar. This bar overlooks the whole city and you’re just going to have to go yourself to understand how beautiful the view was. I hope to continue to travel and make the most of my time here in Ireland.
In regards to college, things are so different here compared to back home. The lectures and tutorials are way less ‘hands on’ which I’m finding a little difficult. However, I enjoy a challenge and the content of my course is very interesting. My course has a lot of foreigners/ international students and I have gotten to know many different people and cultures already. Just another benefit of this place.
Coming over here I thought basketball is basketball right? There’s not much different ways to play the game? I was wrong! Firstly, they have different rules on the court and training isn’t as intense and demanding. We only train about three times a week which gives me a lot of free time. Secondly, the love and commitment irish players have for the game is admirable. Basketball doesn’t stop after college for these guys, they keep going! Which i find amazing and I wish we had a league for basketball after college besides the WNBA. So I’m counting my blessings being able to experience this new style of basketball and enjoying every minute of it.
