An Irish Family

"Katie and her cousin learn a lot about each other."

It was summer, although in Connemara, Galway, Ireland that only meant slightly less drizzle than other times of the year. The wind buffeted the small collection of houses affectionately referred to by my family as ‘The Village’. I lived in...

Emily’s Overseas Learning

"Emily leaves DesMoines for Germany and experiences the full cultural immersion."

Emily was the perfect candidate for an overseas exchange program.  Born and raised in a small Iowa town, Emily was just coming into her own as a junior at Waterbury Hills College.  Though she had a high school crush, this...