MY FAVOURITE SUBJECTS IN IRELAND

 

MY FAVOURITE SUBJECTS IN IRELAND

One of the things that attracts my attention the most in Ireland is the variety of classes available. Students can choose from many different subjects, which change every four weeks so that there is more variety. Some of these subjects are not available in Spain. Some examples are chess, cooking, dancing, musicals, swimming, sustainability, journalism…

The subjects I have enjoyed the most are hiking and woodworking, as I already mentioned in my first blog.

In the woodworking classes, the Spanish students who are taking part in the exchange were allowed to make a simple piece that we could finish during the three weeks we are here. First, they taught us some basic techniques, and then we started making a wooden boat. The classes are very enjoyable, although they can be tiring because we have to work with our hands a lot.

On the other hand, the hiking classes are completely different. They last several hours, and we have to take a bus to the mountains. It is definitely worth it because we can talk and share experiences while doing exercise. Without a doubt, it is an amazing activity that I would love to have in Spain.


                   



 


 

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