Hi Andrea, can you tell us something about yourself?

Sure. I’m Andrea, I’m from Livorno, in Italy and I’m 28 years old. I like meeting people, I’m really curious about other cultures and I decided to come in Ireland to improve my English and grow up from a personal and professional point of view: that’s why – after the travelling programme – I’ve chosen to put myself on the line and currently I’m doing an internship in an Irish company.

Why did you choose Ireland?

I chose Ireland because I like Irish nature and there are many beautiful places to visit and enjoy. I was also curious about meeting Irish people and seeing how life is in the Emerald Isle!

Why did you choose Travelling Languages? 

I choose the Travelling Languages programme because I was looking for something that allowed me to travel (and by travel I mean feeling free to discover and enjoy a holiday as well) and learn English at the same time.

Let’s talk about Southern & Western Ireland. Can you explain what it is exactly?

The Southern & Western Ireland programme is a trip through Ireland during which you can see the most attractive places and cities in Ireland. While I was following this programme, I saw Galway, the Cliffs of Moher, the National Park of Killarney, Dingle peninsula and much more! In the morning we had English lessons and in the afternoon we could put in practice what we learned. It has been challenging but really interesting!

What are the main differences that you noticed between your country and Ireland?

I realized that in Ireland there’s a huge amount of care put in the environment and in mantaining nature wild. The weather is very different from Italy: you really live 4 different seasons in only one day! But I have to say that here in Ireland there is a lack of culture about food and its quality sometimes is very low.

What do you like in Dublin and what you dislike?

In Dublin there are lots of gardens. I also like that Dublin is a multicultural city, with people from all over the world with different points of view. And I love the nightlife! But I’m not a fan of how public transport is organized… for example, after 11.30 pm, there aren’t any buses around and every time you have to take a taxi to go back home. The cost of life in general is also higher than in Italy.

What’s your goal for the future?

First I would like to improve my English and then… who knows… maybe find a job here in Dublin!

So, thanks a lot Andrea and good luck for everything!