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I was recently part of a Study Abroad trip with Mercer County Community College and Institute of Study Abroad Ireland. There are not enough great things I could say about this experience. I learned so much and saw so many amazing parts of Ireland. Dr. Niamh Hamill and her co-director John are absolutely amazing. If you are thinking of partaking in an experience with Institute of Study Abroad Ireland, I highly recommend it!! Your only regret will be if you choose not to go. You will come back with a new insight into an amazing culture and learn so much it will change your life forever.

"We had 18 students in late May early June work with ISAI, and it was fantastic, the experience was life changing. I have taken students all over the world, and I have certain expectations and I was very happy with everything in Ireland."

Thank you Niamh and John for opening your hearts and your country to us. You two are amazing individuals, thank you again for everything. We look forward to giving our students the life-changing experience you shared with us. Karen J. Bolton, Ed.D. Professor, Organizational Leadership

ISAI was able to plan an exceptional program for International Business and Entrepreneurship students. I am convinced that our students are more prepared for management and business ownership because of their experiences while in Ireland. The opportunity to study business and entrepreneurship overseas gave our students the chance to expand their cultural knowledge and it provided an international perspective on business that a traditional classroom format (no matter how good!) just does not provide.

Working with ISAI has been a wonderful experience! Our group has just returned earlier this week from the first trip put together for literature and theatre in Ireland. Niamh and John put a lot of work into this trip to personalize it for our group and it was successful! Everyone had an amazing time and it was a life changing experience for them. This made my planning as a study abroad coordinator very simple!

Thanks so much for the opportunity to go on this amazing trip around Ireland! It was more than I could've ever dreamed it would be and I really hope to return as soon as possible. You and John made the experience so easy and informative and I truly cannot thank you enough for letting us all enjoy your culture and beautiful country.

A once in a lifetime experience. it was one of, if not the best trip and experience of my whole life. It helped me grow more as a person as well as make amazing friends and connections I will keep with me for years. I truly have no words to describe how amazing it was and how thankful I am to have been able to go.

This trip was an absolute gift in every way. I was enthralled by all that I learned and the people that I got to know. Niamh and John made us feel so welcome and taken care of at all times you just knew that they were truly the kindest and warmest people you could ever know. The quality of the education offered and the overall experience and accommodations were off the charts! All of the support team at the Institute were warm and welcoming from the care team at the hotel to the very fun bartenders and the bus driver who made us feel safe and excited to travel even as he tackled icy roads, never losing his good humor. I came in a bit insecure about my physical limitations and my age and worried that I wouldn't be able to keep up with my mostly younger group. Everyone made me feel absolutely welcome At every part of the trip we felt safe and cared for with good humor and love, the true mark of the Irish people

Growing up, I always heard about our Irish heritage and had glimpses through movies of The Quiet Man or Darby O'Gill and the Little People. So when the opportunity came up to really visit Ireland and see the sites, hear the lilt of the spoken word, and truly learn and experience the culture and history, it was a resounding YES. ISAI provided education, information and visitations to cultural, historical and current aspects of Ireland. I have a whole new awareness and appreciation of my heritage. Thank you!

It was a wonderful once in a lifetime experience. Many places to visit and you meet great people. It’s something I will not regret not even the slightest bit and somewhere I would love to visit again. Amazing food and definitely more healthier. Very breathtaking destinations and very interesting history overall.

This trip allowed me to reach a new layer of understanding with myself and was the perfect experience for my first time abroad. Its been my dream to go there since I was a child and far exceeded any expectations I had for the place. This has been the most fun and educational experience of my life and has completely changed how I view the world and myself. I would recommend this trip to anyone looking to go abroad or have a slight interest in Ireland.