Interactions with Derryvolgie students

    Our time in Northern Ireland was great and has now come to an end.  As I have been getting back to reality in Grand Rapids I have been doing a lot of reflecting on the past three weeks.  One of the many great things that has come to mind was the relationships I have built with some of the students at Derryvolgie Hall.  Since we first arrived in Belfast they were very inviting and interested in talking with us.  They never complained about us coming into their residence hall and hanging around there for a few hours everyday.  There were some times where they would come with us to see a movie or even just to catch dessert.  They would also show us around town and help us brush up on our Irish lingo.  These events gave us the opportunity to get to know some of the students on a more personal level.  I found it fascinating how we had traveled part way around the world and found students who are just like ourselves and share many common interests.  I valued our time in Northern Ireland and also the many relationships that were built there.  I hope to stay in contact with those I have met there.