a)      Where are you staying while studying abroad?  What is it like? 

I am staying on the Carlow College Campus in a building called the Lennon House. Its a large dormitory type building that is behind the actual college. Its nice enough that I'm close to the college (my front yard) but also the Lennon House is set up sort of like an apartment. 

I have my own room, and share a kitchen and bathroom with one other student. There are a few floors where the other 20+ girls stay, and have a similar set up like mine. There are guards on location to watch over the property and make sure we stay safe.

b)      How easy/difficult has it been to meet other students in your group?

I was actually worried that I wouldn't fit in with the other girls in my group, but I couldn't have been more wrong. The second day in, we started to become close, and by the time orientation had taken place, we all knew each other pretty well. Our group is very tight knit, and supportive, which I'm extremely happy about.