Irish Personal Narrative

The history of Ireland is diverse and fact is mixed with fiction. Through the years in which Ireland had a famine, many people migrated over to the United States in order to have a better life and gain some prosperity. When they arrived they were met with less than open arms, but rather a whole new world of discrimination. I will be discussing the summary I have done on the discrimination of Irish in America today, followed by my reactions, two other Irish blooded reactions, the history, identities, and transitions, of these people of which I learned through doing this research.

During the last decades, Madrid has surfaced as the heartbeat of modern business, art, technology, and fashion. Traveling to Spain on a tourist travel will only show me a glimpse of what Spain’s history treasures are, but this program will unveil many aspects of the Spanish culture that are unique and exclusive to the country. In addition, it will be a great opportunity to learn about my own culture a little better. As we already know, Spain conquered a vast majority of what is now the American continent. While in Madrid, and since I will be only a few hours from Seville, Spain; I would love to be able to visit the General Archive of the Indies which holds the records and complete documentation of the historical administration and discoveries made by the Spaniards in the New World during its prominent years in exploration. As a native Guatemalan, it would be fascinating to learn about my own roots from the accounts of the Spaniards who set foot on my country and many of the other American countries that were conquered by Spain. Sometimes, we get a better appreciation of history when it is viewed from both perspectives. It’s not the same to learn history of a country based on the narratives of a textbook, than to be actually experience it from its culture and people. The study abroad program will consist of a total of ninety classroom hours of interaction with native Spanish students and professors. In addition, one of the courses will be taught fully in Spanish, which will benefit me greatly by strengthening my Spanish speaking, reading, and writing skills. While in Spain, I hope to be able to interact with Spaniards and exchange information in order to compare and contrast their culture from my own. I’d also like to explore the city of Madrid,

The book, “The Irish Way” by James R. Barrett is a masterpiece written to describe the life of Irish immigrants who went to start new lives in America after conditions at home became un-accommodative. Widespread insecurity, callous English colonizers and the ghost of great famine still lingering on and on in their lives, made this ethnic group be convinced that home was longer a home anymore. They descended in United States of America in large numbers. James R. Barrett in his book notes that these people were the first group of immigrants to settle in America. According to him, there were a number of several ethnic groups that have arrived in America. It was, however, the mass exodus of Irish people during and after the great

When you grow up learning and being taught about something, you want to continue the experience. All the way through school you find out important information on Spanish heritage and culture. Everything you see or do today has somehow been impacted by a foreign lifestyle. There are many people in the United States spreading Hispanic ideas like food, language, and religion based off other countries, especially Mexico. To keep up with the rapid growing of this style, you learn more about it in school. Experiencing this for myself is why I want to visit a Spanish country. Many of my friends come from Hispanic cuisine and celebrate ideas us Americans are unaware of. We grow our knowledge in this subject without personally experiencing their culture and natural lifestyle. I have always wanted to have an idea of how they work things like government, jobs, economics, and even religion practices. If I could travel to one place

I left my castle without my wife and children. I regret not taking them, but it is too late to turn back now. I will have to depend on Ross. After all, he is my cousin by marriage, and my Lady’s cousin by blood. Surely, he will not let anything happen to them. Oh, how I miss them!

If, life me, you plan on celebrating your Irish-American heritage tonight, please also find some time to learn about that heritage. It could change the way you view the world around you. Even if you lack Irish ancestry, the fact that the same handful of claims were made to stir up hatred and fear against a long list of cultural “others” throughout this country’s history only to be consistently proven to be malicious nonsense is essential knowledge in an age whose demagogues continue to make those very same claims. Please, don't be a

In my opinion, Spain’s society is in a golden age. Spain’s music and dance has spread across the world because of its upbeat and catchy rhythms. Spain’s culture is found worldwide and because if this, it is easier for its tradition and beliefs to be spread. Spain is number 46 on the list of freest economies and is also a constitutional monarchy governed under the constitution of 1978.

Ian Rhiannon Gavin my dog and I, we were all playing outside with my dog. We were playing catch. Rhiannon threw the ball and my dog went running after it. He brought it back.we heard that something bad was happening so we all ran inside my house.

I selected this particular program, Fordham Granada, because I am interested in learning more about the culture of Spain and European politics. I saw that there is a class in Granada that talks about the political system of the European Union which is something that caught my attention. I am also excited to explore Spain and see their history in addition to being able to practice my Spanish. Although I am a native Spanish Speaker, I know that there is a different root of the Spanish language that is used in Spain, furthermore, making me curious to learn and be able to see the small differences between the Spanish language that I know versus the original Spanish language.

When I was born, my grandma was overjoyed. She made comments about how I was the ‘first girl in the family for two generations,’ and how she ‘finally had an Irish dancer.’ Her father, who died shortly after I was born, was the man who brought Ireland to Cincinnati. He organised the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and was a member of many local Irish groups, but most importantly he was the person who brought two Irish ladies to America so they could teach Irish dance. It was these ladies who taught my dance teacher, Mary McGing.

The Legacy that Britain left for Ireland is that Ireland is and is not better with England. In this you will find out about Ireland and its history. Before England took over there was the founding of Ireland and the Vikings. During British rule you will hear about the Potato Famine and how few survived. Then After the British left Ireland alone and the Protestants and the Catholics try to show their dominance over the other. Finally you will read a paraphrasing of a short story by Mary Beckett in 1980, who was from Ireland during the whole Catholics versus Protestants battle.

Spain is a beautiful country with beautiful places and cultures. While you are in Spain, it is beneficial if you follow their social norms. In the following sentences, you will learn what is acceptable in Spain, or in other words Cultural Do’s in Spain! Do shake hands with everyone, start with the oldest first. Spaniards genuinely believe that their elders deserve the most respect, hence the reason you greet you guests from oldest to youngest. Expect a kiss on each cheek, a hug or a pat on the back from those you know. Do dress stylishly with nice accessories. In Spain, it is crucial that you dress to impress. They say first impressions really matter. Wear a money belt or something to keep money really close to your body to avoid pickpocket

Spain - what makes this unique country so special and so different from other European countries? Is it the people, the fascinating history, the beautiful, intrinsic structures, or the old world feel of the countryside and landscape that has not changed much over history? The answer to this last question can be answered simply as – YES. The Spaniards have embraced their history, heritage and roots and continue to teach the younger generations about this great land. Through the many struggles and challenges in Spain’s past, and the many battles over more than an 800 year span, this great land started to take shape but there were still struggles that lay ahead. Many years of fighting for their land and trying to incorporate the New World into Western civilization would pass, but they soon made progress in a very short time. Spain was responsible for showing the way for European life and the radical change it had gone through. It seemed to be a never ending battle of power but they always looked to the future with confidence. Yet, for all of these weeds of controversy, the Spanish people knew that they carried within themselves the seed of greatness and were ready to flourish in the most difficult of circumstances. Their culture, their history and their strife’s would live through everyone with pride.

Norfolk has always been a reflection of misery for me. Yet, I always seem to go back, thinking I could somehow help this place. My hometown is Norfolk, Virginia. It’s where I was born, raised, and craft into the men I am today. However, the city of Norfolk is a cesspool of destruction and despair. The streets are litter with trash and broken dreams. Although, people from here would tell you the city is great, there face expression says otherwise.

I have chosen the country Spain. I think Spain is very interesting country because it has a long history and fervent people. Most people think about Spain as football WorldCup, a fighting bull and Flamenco. However, Spain is very famous with its cuisine. Also known as Spain 's food is very intense and flavorful. In fact, in a previous block, I wrote an essay about compared with Spain and South Korea 's food culture. Food of Spain and Korea deal in common. Both countries have love of the spicy foods, and rice is a main ingredient. So Korean food is often popular in Spain and also, South Koreans are also very fond of Spanish food. Actually, I recently worked in a Spanish cuisine restaurant in Takapuna. I feel like that Spanish food has so fast cooking method and it uses many ingredients. My friend, who is a Spanish cuisine chef, told me that Spain has a lot of food such as tapas.