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By Aoife Willis<\/p>\n
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Welcoming 718 members to their Wolfpack, UL\u2019s International Society had a busy week one. Along with the large sign-ups, the society also had its first trip to the beautiful Aran Islands and under the leadership of this semester\u2019s new president it is sure to be an extremely busy few months.<\/p>\n
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Stiof\u00e1n Mac Br\u00e1daigh\u00a0explained: \u201cEven though we’re only at the beginning of the semester, we are busy planning more events, more trips, and more everything so that our members get the most from UL International Society.<\/p>\n
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\u201cIf you’re interested in joining, check out our Facebook page, pre-register online on the UL Wolves Clubs & Societies page and then come meet any of our committee members who can sign you up.\u201d<\/p>\n
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He added: \u201cIf you have any ideas for something we could do, let us know and get involved with us. Join the UL International Society today, it’ll be one of the best decisions you ever make.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The society\u2019s main aims are to give both Irish and international students a chance to meet new people from both Ireland and all around the world, to form new friendships and to make all of its member\u2019s time at UL, no matter how long or short, memorable. To make these goals a reality the society organises several trips and events throughout each semester.<\/p>\n
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Trips<\/b><\/p>\n
This semester\u2019s trips are overseen by the highly energetic and passionate duo, Edward Corbett and Daniel Del Blanco. A trip to the beautiful Aran Islands off the coast of Galway, which was made up of 108 students, kicked off this year\u2019s proceedings.<\/p>\n
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According to Edward this was \u201cJust awesome\u201d and went \u201cwithout a hitch\u201d. International students Evel\u00edna and\u00a0Emma described the trip as \u201camazing\u201d and said they \u201cenjoyed the trip very much\u201d.<\/p>\n
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Trips will run every two weeks throughout the semester with the next one setting off to Dingle and the Dingle Peninsula on the 26th<\/sup> of September. Future trips include a medieval tour of Tipperary, a weekend trip to Belfast, Blarney Castle and Cork City and a mystery tour closer to the end of the semester.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Events<\/b><\/p>\n Events are a huge part of the society\u2019s semester. This semester the society is looking forward to taking part in SoUL Week (Week 7) where they will be hosting an international food fair.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is an opportunity for both Irish and international students to put some of the delicious delights their country has to offer on show, and of course there will be the opportunity to taste these wonders.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you miss out on this there is always the chance to take part in our \u2018International Come Dine with Me\u2019 – be wined and dined by some of your fellow students in exchange for one night of hosting and pleasant dinner conversation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n International TGIF<\/b><\/p>\n The gem in the society\u2019s crown is the weekly International TGIF Night hosted by The Stables Club every Friday. International TGIF is without a doubt the best night of the week in UL and with each week having its own theme, each night is sure to be a memorable one.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Some of these themes will include Oktoberfest, Halloween, Thanksgiving, ABBA (Country Colours) and more. Be sure to check out the society\u2019s Facebook page each week to find out what fantastic theme is in store each Friday.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The International Society is looking forward to the semester ahead and is excited to welcome all its new and old members alike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n