University of College Cork

Today was orientation day so we were bustled around campus with a couple hundred other American and European students. The campus was absolutely breath taking and every building had a long history, it reminded me of Saint Johns a little because of the old architecture but this was like looking at old castles. I really can't believe that I will have classes in these buildings. My roommate and I snuck into a lecture hall and it was like something out of a movie. Wooden benches with wooden tables escalated up towards the ceiling and the big stain glass windows had sunshine streaming down on the professor and the students. I have never had a lecture class so I am getting sort of excited about that. Sunshine again in Ireland, last night it misted but so far no substantial rain. Its been cool weather but I am sure it is way worse in Minnesota (I am certainly not missing the negative temps and the snow!). I send lots of love from Ireland!! xoxo
Here are some pictures around the campus:

Here is a picture of me in front of the main quad.

-abby