Student Adventurers!

Here our our student bios, so that everyone can get to know us better!

Name: Jessica Bednaz '15

Major:
 Psychology and English literature
Reason for coming on the trip:
To explore and experience a different country and culture with my friends.
Research paper topic:
 The influence of John Wesley and Methodism on society
Favorite part of the trip:
Saint Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin
What were you most excited for:
To see all of the historical cathedrals and historic castles

Name: Ericka Bliss '15

Major:
 Bio-chem
Reason for coming on the trip:
To travel out of the country and experience european culture
Research paper topic:
Charles Darwin and his impact durring the Victorian Era and now
Favorite part of the trip:
Having free time to explore the cities
What were you most excited for:
Experiencing a different culture and seeing the places we learned about in class

Name: Abigail Carr '16

Major: Accounting
Reason for coming on the trip:
 To experience a new culture and further develop my knowledge of U.K history.
Research paper topic:
 The unionist Union in Great Britain
Favorite part of the trip:
 Going to Windsor and seeing the Castle
What were you most excited for:
 Edinburgh, Scotland 

Name: Chelsea Chimblo '15

Major:
Speech and Language disabilities
Reason for coming on the trip:
To explore the culture of the UK and see a different part of the world
Research paper topic:
 Positive contributions made during the interwar year.
Favorite part of the trip:
Finding the little cafes at each town we went to, it was nice talk with the locals and enjoy sipping coffee and tasting different pastries
What were you most excited for:
I was most excited about looking at the different architectural elements present in each place. based on the mixture of architectural styles present you can tell how old a city is and what type of culture was in control.

Name: Rosemary Crowley '16

Major:
Nursing
Reason for coming on the trip:
To expand my cultural understanding and develop more as a person
Research paper topic:
 General William "uncle Bill" Slim, 1st viscount slim, World War II in Burma and the Forgotten 14th Army in Burma
Favorite part of the trip:
Exploring and spending time in Dublin
What were you most excited for:
Exploring and seeing more of Ireland/United Kingdom

Name: Courtnie Farrington '14

Major:
 Criminal Justice and Sociology
Reason for coming on the trip:
Because I wanted to go.
Research paper topic:
Sir Robert Walpole
Favorite part of the trip:
Royal Mews and the Queen's Horses
What were you most excited for:
Seeing all the Castles

Name: Paige Fitzgerald '16

Major:
Nursing
Reason for coming on the trip:
 To experience Ireland and the UK
Research paper topic:
 The reformation laws of the sexual revolution
Favorite part of the trip:
Windsor Palace and the grounds
What were you most excited for:
 Ireland

Name: Kimberly Girmus '16

Major:
Nursing
Reason for coming on the trip:
 I love traveling
Research paper topic:
 The effects of World War I on British society
Favorite part of the trip:
 Kilmainham Gaol
What were you most excited for:
Dublin

Name: Sara Godin '15

Major: 
Anthropology/Sociology and Elementary Education
Reason for coming on the trip: 
I've always wanted to visit and explore the UK
Research paper topic: 
None, I was one of the bloggers.
Favorite part of the trip:
Visiting the Doctor Who Experience
What were you most excited for:
Being able to explore the many sights in London

Name: Taylor Jeffris '14

Major:
Mathematical sciences
Reason for coming on the trip:
It was recommended by a friend
Research paper topic:
 The Mad King George III and his effect on mental health care
Favorite part of the trip:
Dublin- the atmosphere was amazing
What were you most excited for:
Meeting new people (and listening for their accents)

Name: Victoria Kinney '14

Major:
History
Reason for coming on the trip:
Because I wanted to
Research paper topic:
 The industrial revolution
Favorite part of the trip:
Dublin and The Globe Theater
What were you most excited for:
Seeing the different cities

Name: Dana Lavergne '16

Major: 
Nursing
Reason for coming on the trip:
I love British Culture!
Research paper topic: 
None, Along with Sara Godin, I wrote the course blog
Favorite part of the trip: 
Kensington Palace
What were you most excited for:
Seeing the Tempest at the globe.

Name: Johanna Petrycki '14

Major:
Psychology
Reason for coming on the trip:
I wanted to come overseas before a career
Paper topic:
 I compared and contrasted two prime ministers of England
Favorite part of the trip:
 Visting Big Ben and conquering my fear of heights on the Shard
What were you most excited for:
Big Ben

Name: Elizabeth Smith '14

Major:
Criminal Justice with a History minor
Reason for coming on the trip:
I wanted to experience these countries and meet new people
Research paper topic:
 The reform act of 1832
Favorite part of the trip:
Windsor Castle
What were you most excited for:

Seeing the sights of London

Name: Nicole Webster '15

Major:
 Social Studies and Adolescence Education
Reason for coming on the trip:
To see where my ancestors came from
Research paper topic:
 Queen Victoria's rule
Favorite part of the trip:
 Meeting everyone and making lifelong friends
What were you most excited for:
Ireland

Name: Melanie Zachritz '15  

Major:
 Mathematics and Secondary Education
Reason for coming on the trip:
I wanted to be able to leave the country and still be able to speak English
Research paper topic:
 Democracies comparing USA to UK
Favorite part of the trip:
Edinburgh and Castle touring and being called the "royal flower child"
What were you most excited for:
Cultural learning and interacting with the locals