Fieldtrip + Study Informations

Fieldtrip, 17.10.2009 – Studies Informations

On Saturday we had a field trip to the “Burren” and the “Cliffs of Moher”.

I take the course “Evolution of the English and Irish Landscape”. Part of this class are two field trips. The first was on saturday and was really great.

Fossil Limestone at the Burren

For me(and probably also the others) as a geographer it was really interesting to see some of the things we already learned in class. (Fossils)

We had to fill out a worksheet and answer some questions. First we went to the “Burren” were we saw fossil limestone. We had to analyze the stones determine them, and with the knowledge we gained in class describe how the stones were formed.

Patrick and me at the Burren

Afterwards we jumped back on the bus and went to the Cliffs of Moher. Although I was already there once(the top picture of the site), it was really interesting to learn about the geographical origin etc. Also at the Cliffs we had a worksheet and had to answer some questions.

The Cliffs of Moher

Reading my reports, you probably just think that I'm only traveling here. But that's not true. I had my first presentation this week and have another next week. All in all I take seven courses:

Geography:

Evolution of the English and Irish Landscape

Reconstructing Past Environments

Sustainable and Territorial Development

Tourism and Heritage Management

English:

Interpreting Literature

English for Academic Purposes

Irish:

Irish for beginners

I have to say that the Irish class is very hard. The language is quite difficult and the pronunciation is quite strange.

I really like my courses, the topics are really interesting and I learn a lot. Furthermore I improve my English just by sitting in class and listening to the lectures. That's my really enjoy my time here, as I know this time here is really important for my English and I work hard on it.

So, now, you're really up to date. I didn't write an article on the first Cliffs of Moher trip, but u have the picture on the top of the site. I hope that I will update this blog about once a week.

I hope u keep reading my blog and leave some comments!!!

Take care!

Michael

London

London,

yeah guys, I was in London. Paying only 40€ for a return flight (including all taxes and fees) made me go to London. All in all, we were at least 10 international students who were in London at this weekend.

We had a really great time. We often split up, formed little groups referring to the interest. I think all of us enjoyed it.

On Friday we went to the Globe Theater and watched a Shakespeare play. We had standing places and paid only 5 pounds. On the one hand the standing places were really nice, as we were directly at the stage and really could enjoy the atmosphere. On the other hand standing for two and a half hours was really hard and our feet hurt.

In the picture, you can see some of us in the GLobe Theatre.

On Friday evening I caught up with Andrea, who I know from my studies in Bamberg. She is a teaching assistant in London for one year. We cooked together and just talked, had a bottle of wine and enjoyed the evening. It was really nice to see somebody from back home again.

Andrea and me.

On Saturday and Sunday we went to several markets and museums. I really enjoyed the Cramdon market and the stables. It was probably the most interesting market I have ever been to. There were so many different things to buy. There was of course a lot of typical tourist stuff artificial stuff and many international food stores. I really liked it. Besides walking through the city and see Buckingham Palace, the Tower, Westminster Abbey and a lot of other sites, we went to several Museums. I really loved the Natural Museum. It's the best museum I have ever been to. I spent probably two hours in the rock section. But also the British Museum was quite amazing. So much information about different cultures and history. And the best of it, all museums were free of charge!!! On Monday morning, we went to the V& A (Victoria & Albert) museum. I didn't really like it, but some parts were interesting. But it was for free as well, so nothing to regret.

In front of Buckingham Palace...

In the Natural Museum..

On Monday afternoon we took our flight back to be back in Limerick in the evening.

London is a great city. I really liked the city, not only because of the tourist sites, but especially because of the interesting museums. I wished we had museums like them back home!

Cu soon...