Shamrocks and Sand Dunes: From Ireland to Jordan

Charlotte Mac Kay Start Date: Jan 30, 2020 - End Date: May 6, 2020
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Study/Degree Abroad
  • Dublin, Ireland
  • Belfast, United Kingdom
  • Amman, Jordan
  • Wadi Rum Village, Jordan
  • Petra, Jordan

My Travel Story

by: Charlotte Mac Kay Start Date: Jan 30, 2020 - End Date: May 6, 2020
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Study/Degree Abroad
My dream is just around theMy dream is just around the corner! But, like all college students, I need some funding to make it possible. I am an undergraduate international relations student looking to take my studies abroad to Northern Ireland and Jordan this summer and, with a little help, I plan to fly out May 31!

The trip would be the opportunity of a lifetime, giving me the opportunity to:
-Visit Petra, the remanents of an ancient civilization in Jordan
-Recieve behind-the-scenes tours of political buildings in Ireland
-Build a groundwork for speaking and understanding Arabic
-Work with experts in international relations, including an ex-Jordanian diplomat
-Foster relationships aroud the world for potential research on women in post-conflcit areas
-And so much more!

I will be studying Peace and Conflict Resolution, specifically the Northern Ireland Conflict and the Israeli-Palistinean Conflict. This is not a one-stop trip or a temperary destination; I hope to make a career out of conflict resolution and humanitarian aid. This trip will help foster the connections and experiences that will help me pursue a masters in the field.

I'm a study abroad optimist and I searched for a long, long time for a program that fit my interests. From South America to East Asia, I covered just about the whole world before finding this gem of a program. This summer would be my dream and even a dollar helps!

Best,
Charlotte 
  • Dublin, Ireland
  • Belfast, United Kingdom
  • Amman, Jordan
  • Wadi Rum Village, Jordan
  • Petra, Jordan