Hi! My name is Francesca Eller and I am currently in the Education and Health Professions Program earning a bachelor's degree in Special Education.
This past month I was given the opportunity to study abroad in Limerick, Ireland doing a one-month student teaching internship. Through the internship I was given the opportunity to see how other countries operate their education system while getting exposed to different cultures and building relationships with people from different walks of life! I learned so much while on the trip and got to experience so many parts of Europe as I traveled all around Ireland, and even went to Amsterdam, Netherlands! Bonus points for cheap airfare when traveling out of the US!
I have always been told that one of the biggest regrets post-graduate students have been not taking the chance to study abroad during their time in undergrad, and I am so glad that I listened, and decided to apply, and make it happen! The memories, and experiences I shared with other students in my program, are some of the priceless moments that I know I'll share about my college experience for years to come!
My biggest advice that I have for someone who is planning to study
abroad is to travel as much as you can, and to plan moments ahead of time
before you leave! Life moves quickly when you are abroad, and it makes your
travel so much easier when you already have plans in place. Also, write a
journal while you are gone and take notes of everything you see! This will be a
great gift to bring back with you, so you never forget the big, and small
moments that brought you joy! Buy the ticket, take the ride!
Special Education major Francesca Eller completed a student teaching placement in Limerick, Ireland in Spring 2022 with support from the Office of Study Abroad Scholarship.
You can start planning your adventure abroad today! Dive in to our Explore page at https://studyabroad.uark.edu/explore/index.php, and start your program search at http://studyabroad.uark.edu/search/
