Hello! My name is Mary Naughton, and I am a college senior (majoring in marketing) from New York City. I love to travel, and I take every opportunity I can get to learn about different cultures. This January, I’ll have the opportunity to do both during my study abroad experience in Ireland. I applied for and received the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, which has helped me make this study abroad opportunity possible.
So far, I’ve traveled to 12 countries, including Italy, France, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands and Ireland. Some of the first things I notice are the transportation and food options. As a New Yorker, transportation and great food are priorities! Ireland is known as the land of saints and scholars, and I'm very excited to experience the life of an Irish university student. Plus, I get to share it all with you!
