paigeofpaper
Introduction
Hi! I'm Paige and I'm a motivated, enthusiastic recent graduate from the United States--but I studied abroad in Northern Ireland for a year and can't wait to go back. I'm currently looking for a job in communications and/or design in the Republic of Ireland or the United Kingdom and am looking forward to furthering my career there and serving overseas. Beautiful typography, sharp photography, and bold design is what I'm all about and I would love to use my skills in either the print or web sector and have experience in both as well as international experience that has shaped me into who I am today--living in Northern Ireland put my flexibility and creativity to the test and I look forward to the future.
I joined expat.com on 02 September 2015.
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paigeofpaperposted on the thread New members of the Ireland forum, introduce yourself here 3rd quarter of 2015
Expat experience
Student at Ulster University, Magee in Derry/Londonderry NI. Spent the academic year taking classes in graphic design & drawing, as well as completed an Advanced Certificate in Irish Cultural studies. Took classes in culture, language, history, and more. Spent time exploring and really focusing on becoming a "local" in NI, as well as traveling all around the Republic and flying to Edinburgh and Glasgow (Scotland), London and Bath (England), and Cardiff, Wales.
HOME. It was home. Derry is the perfect location... it's in the UK but you are right on the border of Co. Donegal, one of the most beautiful and untouched locations in Ireland. The Slieve League (Sliabh Liag) cliffs in Donegal are 4x higher than cliffs of Moher and much more untouched by tourists, so if you live in Derry, you are smack between Donegal (countryside) and Belfast (perfect if you need some big city time). Derry itself is a very reasonably sized city, perfect for students with the university on its own campus but overlooking the river. From student accommodation it was easy to walk into town and you can find all the necessities there as well as fabulous pubs, restaurants, and events always going on.
It's in the UK, so they're on the pound--as an American, at least, it's a lot more expensive to live there than the Republic of Ireland. I was fortunate enough to make friends with people who had cars, but if you want to go to more remote parts of Ireland it can be hard to get to. Otherwise the transportation in the city and to parts of NI was fabulous.
