Gal I met in the pub last night: Volume V

The last “Guy I met in the pub last night” isn’t actually a guy at all. She’s a short, red-haired dancer, teacher and musician named Margaret McCarthy, referred to by nearly everyone as just “Mags.”

Guy I met in the pub last night: Volume IV

With no Thanksgiving in Ireland, Christmas celebrations are just around the corner. It’s bartender Keith Lynch’s favorite time of year.

Guy I met in the pub last night: Volume III

Conor McGovern is a lifelong Cork resident, and he loves the city.

Guy I met in the pub last night: Volume II

Sometimes a little cheating is okay. Between traveling, studying and entertaining visitors from the U.S., I was only able to hit the pubs on five or six nights over the last couple weeks.

While in Spain: Compassion across cultures

In this week’s study abroad column, Caroline talks about compassion in Spain.

'Adventure is out there': Reflecting on a quarter abroad

Jake Mix recaps his final moments in Australia in this week’s study abroad column.

Biting into Spain's Arab cuisine

Study abroad columnist Caroline Hollister gives you the dish on shawarma.

A taste of a local Spanish celebration

As I sat in my apartment on Saturday, I was shaken (literally) out of my wifi-induced stupor by what sounded like an army marching on the plaza outside.

Kangaroos and koalas and beaches, oh my

After spending a few weeks in Australia, I was beginning to get a little frustrated.

Culture shock: Adjusting to the Spaniard lifestyle

My first week in Granada has been amazing. It’s absolutely beautiful here and I’m amazed by the city’s extensive history.

Preparing for España

On Jan. 19, I will set off on a journey many college students only dream of, many others regret turning down and a lucky few remember forever.