Written by: Ben Johovich | Summer 2024
Arts and Engineering in Ireland
I’m going to
use this opportunity to rave about my trip abroad in Ireland and how it was a wonderful way for me personally to gain a better appreciation for art and architecture. There are many good reasons to study abroad; some may be cliche, but I promise they are all true. I saw this trip as a great opportunity to see a part of the world I never had the chance to when I was younger. And I couldn’t recommend it more, it is a great way to see some amazing places, meet new people, and have unforgettable experiences with your friends. From the art aspect, I love the street art in Dublin it gives the city a very modern vibe and the buildings are very mixed in classical and modern style. I also highly recommend going on study abroad trips with a very open mind and being willing to pack your schedule with events. Although you may be tired it will be nothing compared to the phenomenal memories you will make.
One of my favorite parts of the trip is the new appreciation of the arts I gained while on this trip. I had a very stereotypical view of artwork before and none of it really made sense. However, this trip allowed me to gain a new perspective on artwork and how it is not always paintings in a frame. You can see artwork and artistic ability in a number of different places and styles. Street art especially grabbed my attention because it is a very vibrant, smooth, and unique style that really adds to the character of a building. The architecture is also a very unique and beautiful feature of the city. A mixture of the 1700s and 1800s classical styles and the new modern style means that Dublin is unlike any city you can find here in the US.
Overall studying abroad is an amazing experience and an excellent way for people like me, who never had the funds or time to travel, to have some truly once-in-a-lifetime experiences and meet amazing people. For anyone reading this, I cannot stress enough how highly I recommend this program and study abroad in general. I know I’m so glad that I did and you will too.