Three Full Days.

We’re in the midst of our third day and it seems as though everyone is taking full advantage of their experience. Several have already taken the scenic coastal walk to Bray city (and also learned some lessons about public transportation in Ireland). Others have taken a swim in the refreshingly chilled Irish Sea. We’ve all toured Greystones and everyone has seen a local band play a concert which was a great cultural experience. And yes, studying has also been taking place. I know that several were up late last night finishing their reading.

In the midst of settling in to a new culture, the students are settling into their new intimate quarters and getting acquainted with the facility and the outstanding staff. There is much to learn and take in, but I would say that students are adjusting quite nicely.

We’re enjoying the local area before we venture a little further from our “home away from home” in the coming days and weeks.

We’ll have students post on this blog in the coming days.

Kyle

Getting closer

Laura and I arrived safe and sound to Greystones on Wednesday and we are excited to begin with the students next week. The weather has been beautiful, but it will not feel completely like home until the whole group is with us.

It all begins...

As I type this 27 freshmen students are moving into Swallow Robin Hall to begin their college careers at Taylor University. The unique thing about this group is that these students are only spending 7 days in Upland, Indiana. They are headed to Greystones, Ireland to spend their first semester, and the energy is obvious to any casual observer.

Laura and I are excited about the opportunity to get to know what seems to be an impressive group of young people.

This blog will serve as an opportunity to follow this group over the coming 3 months as we explore life together in Ireland.