Blog post for July 30 - John Fusco

Sadly today was the last full day of our amazing trip. The atmosphere at breakfast was a mixture of sadness, excitement and fatigue. The morning was scheduled for our final school assignment, the literary café. Everyone was responsible for choosing a character to portray and packing a costume before the trip began. It was surprising to see how well everyone was able to represent their characters, even the small details including accents and mannerisms. It was quite interesting to walk around and listen to on-going conversations. Some people had ridiculous costumes and put a great deal of effort into bringing their characters to life.

When the café finished, the teachers informed us that we were short on class hours. After a short break everyone loaded up to travel into Dublin for a tour of Saint Enda’s museum. Everyone was eager to visit this historical school because it was relatable to the novel, 1916, we studied in class. It was stimulating to see the breath-taking beauty of the school’s campus. After a mandatory two hour class, we were relived of class until dinner and had a chance to do some last minute shopping in Dublin.

After our free time, we met up at our residence and split into our separate classes. First we evaluated the quality of the Georgia Hardy experience. Then we received our ISU, exam and final marks. Nobody seemed to be disappointed with their marks, which is a positive reflection on the teaching.

After packing for the final time, we gathered in the court yard for a small celebration. The staff gave out personalized awards for each of the members on the trip. Some of the awards included Best Dressed and Best Poker Face. The evening ended with a talent show where everyone was given the opportunity to reveal any hidden talents. This trip was one of the best experiences of our young lives and I speak for everyone when I say these memories will last a life time. The bonds that were created will never be broken and the choice to journey with Georgia Hardy ultimately worth while.

- John