I’m sure that this classic has been covered a million times already… but I'm going to be reviewing it anyway! Here’s a bit of irony - I first came across the name Jane Eyre in another story (Roald Dahl’s Matilda), but as I was only seven at the time, I didn’t really take much notice of …
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How it took a near-death experience to understand the seriousness of living with allergies Chocolate that can be eaten by a person with severe egg and nut allergies along with an epi-pen and proscribed medication (credit: Eidhne Gallagher) This is one of the most difficult things I have ever written about, but at the same …
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The first three weeks on Erasmus were spent taking part in an orientation program. What this program involved was morning German classes, important form filling and a chance to get to know your fellow year abroad students. So from 29th September until 21st October, I took part in the orientation program in order to get …
It’s always weird moving into a new place. You cautiously make your way into a stark, cold room, not knowing what to expect. The view of the University of Trier from the apartment window. (Credit: Eidhne Gallagher) One thing I will say, the moment you move into a new place, there’s a lot to be …
Starting in college is never easy, is it? You don’t know what to bring with you, how you’re going to pay for food or where the best place to go for a night out with your pals. For me, starting off in Dublin City University as a naïve eighteen-year-old girl from the sleepy town of …
Sometimes we all have to do something that makes our muscles cry. All togged up and ready to climb! (Credit: Georgina Pearce) When I moved to Trier for my Erasmus, I met new friends and we enjoyed many fun days out and activities together. One day, a girl suggested something that I had never heard …
In life, we all want to do something that we never expect to do. It may be wind-surfing, scuba-diving or, in my case, skydiving. Up until I was twenty, I had never really thought of anything like skydiving. My focus at that point was to pass my second year exams and secure a place on …
From the date of my 23rd birthday, I began a new obsession; collecting Funko Pop Figurines. It's mad; whenever I see a figurine from something I enjoy, I have to get it. While I try to be careful not to go too overboard with buying so many, I often couldn't resist temptation! From Marvel, to …
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Murphy having a nice snooze on my bed! (Credit: Eidhne Gallagher) When the pandemic hit Ireland in March 2020, life went into stopmode. Up until the very last minute, I was kept working in the office. But when it was finally clear that non-essential workers had no choice but to work from home, I had …
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Overtime, Murphy began to grow out of his obsession with shoes. He no longer sniffed around and tried to chew up slippers and heels. We were finally free to leave our shoes lying around once again! But we soon learned there is one that Murphy will forever be stubborn about giving up. Socks. I think …
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