Rachel Marini
<p>Hi! My name is Rachel Marini and I am a Junior at Penn State University. I'm majoring in Elementary Education (with an English focus) and plan to minor in special ed. I am a huge book nerd, but when I'm not reading I like to hang out with my family and friends, go to the beach, and just spend time outdoors. Traveling has always been a big part of my life, because I love exploring new places. Going to Dublin is something that I know I won't regret, and I can't wait to share my experience with all of you!</p>
Blogs by Rachel Marini
This Is It, Kids
reflecting on the whirlwind that was my semester abroad
The Last of the Expeditions
The last of the weekend getaways... how did this come so soon??
Good Food, Late Nights, and Lots of Laughs
a much needed visit to my friends in Barcelona
Missing the Old & Loving the New
how being homesick helped me to see the best parts of being abroad in Ireland
Breaking Expectations
Expectations are easy to make, and sometimes even easier to break. Northern Ireland was one of those times for me.
Wine Flies When You're Having Fun
Spring break adventures in Italy
I am a Tourist and I am Proud
After a couple busy weekends, I finally had the chance to sit back and relax in Dublin. I used this weekend to do all of the touristy things I haven't gotten...
My Weekend Trip Through a Storybook
This past weekend I experienced my first weekend outside of Ireland. The time I spent in Prague was unforgettable, and is definitely a place I would recommend...
Settling into Dublin
Even before I arrived in Dublin I knew that there were so many things to love about this place, but I never could have expected to fall in love so quickly. The...
How Reality Hit Me at an Irish Pub in NJ
The unknown is scary, and going abroad is no exception. Here's how I faced the idea of being away from home for a semester head on, and what I hope to gain from...