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What main languages are spoken here?:

People speak English and Irish here.

What type of money is used here?:

This part of Ireland uses euros. Northern Ireland uses pound sterling.

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

I paid €1.50 for a large water bottle yesterday which is pretty similar to the price in the U.S.

What was the best meal this week?:

I haven't had luck finding good Irish food, so I would have to say that the best food I had this week was an American hamburger. I plan on asking the locals for more restaurant recommendations going forward.

What music did I listen to this week?:

I don't really listen to music a lot, so I did not listen to any this week.

What activity was the most fun this week?:

I took a tour of my school this week. The campus is absolutely incredible, and it was really helpful when I navigated the campus on my first day of classes.

What did I read this week?:

I have been so busy exploring the area that I have yet to pick up a book. However, I have been reading the Irish Times (the local newspaper).

What games or sports did I play this week?:

I have not done either of these activities this week.

Other news from this week:

I have been homesick these past few days, but I am also very excited for this semester.

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