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"Experiences like this have taught me that some of the best moments while traveling happen when things do not go according to plan. What began as a simple trip to Santa Klara Island became one of my favorite days so far in San Sebastián. Between the beautiful scenery, the time spent with friends, and the amazing food, the day perfectly captured what I have come to love about this city. San Sebastián continues to surprise me every day, and I am definitely not ready to say goodbye."

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From exploring campus paths to exploring city streets, the Riverhawks were on the move! Learning about the history of Ireland and gaining new perspectives, these students got a glimpse of what's in store for them in the coming weeks!
Campus tour highlight: Professor Silverman having great fun with the revolving doors!

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"The ferry ride itself was a memorable experience. Although Santa Klara Island is located only a short distance from the city, being out on the water gave me a completely different perspective of San Sebastián. It was one of those moments that made me stop and appreciate how lucky I am to be studying abroad in such a beautiful place, and reminded me why I was so excited to come here in the first place."

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"Since day one, the beaches and landscapes of San Sebastián have captivated me. The way the beach, mountains, and city come together so seamlessly makes it feel as if I am looking at a painting that nature carefully created. Yesterday, we had the opportunity to take the ferry and visit Santa Klara island, a small island located between the mountains and the sea. From there, we enjoyed breathtaking views of San Sebastián, with the city, coastline, and endless blue water stretching out before us. In my eyes, it was the perfect way to spend the day."

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"River Hawks explore Belfast before the first day of the program! They will call Queens University home for the next three weeks, alongside the campus cat Elmo!"

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"Marti Buckley was incredibly humble and down to earth. She took time out of her incredibly busy schedule to meet with us and give quite an inspirational talk about her experience ingratiating herself in a completely different culture."

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"The conversation with Marti was incredibly moving and the advice she gave is certain to change the mindsets of me and my peers."

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"We stepped out onto a rooftop balcony that overlooked a beauty of a landscape of the vineyards. We could see rows of grapevines stretching across the hills."

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"Studying abroad is not just about visiting new places, but also stepping outside of your comfort zone and experiencing different cultures with an open mind. Sometimes the experiences you least expect turn out to be the most memorable."

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"The city of of San Sebastián is beautiful but the surrounding cities which people may not know much of can be just as beautiful, if not more."

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