Hello from Dublin!

Like many Irish-Americans, I grew up with a European island I had never been to very close to my heart.

I’ve always been a big fan of Celtic music — everything from the Dubliners to the Dropkick Murphys. I’m a history buff in general, and I’ve always been particularly obsessed with Irish history, especially the past century.

As Americans, our national history and ethnicity is short, and I think most of us need a little longer and deeper roots to feel like we know where we come from.

So when I went to college and thought about studying abroad, it was a no-brainer. I couldn’t not go to Ireland.

Now I’m a junior at UAlbany in New York’s Capital, studying Journalism, Documentary Studies and Political Science. Having lived in a Capital city and having an interest in politics, I felt Dublin was the obvious choice for me.

So here are my photos, videos, and observations. This won’t be a diary! I promise.