Well I have survived the first week of classes. They are pretty tough in comparison to classes in Dublin, but theyre very interesting. The people who I sit with in class are all very friendly and willing to get to know the Irish students. Clubs and societies stuff kicks off this week so Ill become increasingly busy as time goes on. It is labor day weekend here and the sun is splitting the sky. This is the true end of summer for the Americans so we have been maki...

Its not been the most exciting week in the world, as I have had lots of basic things to do such as opening bank accounts, buying everything I need for my room, buying books for class and stuff like that. But I have also managed to walk down Michigan Avenue, the main shopping street, also known as the magnificent Mile because it is a mile of fantastic shops. In fact shopping seems to have been the theme of our week!! We live so close to the shops, and we all bro...