MY FIRST FULL IRISH BREAKFAST!

On Saturday, I finally made it down to the English Market. 

This past Friday night was "Culture Night" in Cork. All museums and other attractions that have a fee were free.

A group of friends and I went to the Gaol (prison) and got a tour.

Then we went to Cork City to see the Horror Movie shorts at the town hall produced by local people. It was so scary we couldn't even stay to watch all of them!

I have been so busy, I haven't even had time to update my blog. 

So here it is!

I had such an amazing day today!

Today was my first day of UCC orientation. We learned about all of the different clubs and societies that are offered on campus.

Then I went to a cute sandwich shop with some friends and went into the city. 

Finally, I went out to dinner with another group of friends to this quaint Gourmet Burger restaurant on the other side of the River Lee. Yummy. It was delicious! And here's a picture of my burger:

I also took the Irish city bus for the first time this evening. We were just too tired and full to walk home. 

The University College Campus is absolutely gorgeous!

Walking up the hill to campus.

Outside view of main building

First view of the Quad

It is bad luck to walk over the UCC crest. 

The Aula Maxima

It is also bad luck to cut through the Quad and walk on the stones. 

Main building 

Student center

Slept in until 12:15PM, had API orientation, walked through UCC campus & Cork City, and spent sometime with some amazing people! This year is going to be amazing. Heads up, because here comes many pictures!

My new dorm room with en-suite bathroom.

View when you first walk in. 

My desk, bed, dresser, and window.

Common room with television.

Common Room Kitchen. 

Common Room Dining Table. 

 Here are some pictures I took on the way to the dormitories from the airport.

My first glimpse of land. It was hidden by fluffy, white clouds, then appeared out of no where. 

My boarding pass!

Packing is stressful!

Last meal with my parents: salmon, wild grain rice, and beets. Yummy. 

The beautiful flower arrangement, balloons, and chocolate from my Mom's co-workers. So thoughtful. The flower arrangement includes "Bells of Ireland" and a white rose.

Time is running out! This number cannot be correct! I am not ready to leave yet.

Here is my up to date countdown. I can not believe that there is only 3 days left. I can remember when I first made this blog in April and I began the countdown! 

I forgot to post this yesterday, but here it is!

I haven't posted in a while. This summer has been crazy. Especially the last couple of weeks preparing for my trip. So let's end it with a countdown!