Irish s an ife a L rant My mig n Im rica Ame
Born on December 6, 1986 in Waterford, Ireland
IRELAND
Grew up on a farm in Kilkenny, Ireland
My parents and I immigrated to America in 1990, leaving behind our family in Ireland.
First home in America… We move to Arkansas for 2 years! My sister, Sabrina, is born!
We move to Sarasota, FL in 1991
What I about Florida… Beaches Weather But not hurricanes! Diversity of Culture Food Music Theme Parks College Life Disney Universal Wildlife and Environment
Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Studio’s Island of Adventure, Orlando, Florida
Hurricanes I have experienced 10 major hurricanes growing up in Florida Hurricane Andrew (1992) was the worst! $45 billion in damage 54 deaths My final year of secondary (high) school, 4 major hurricanes crossed the state of Florida, including Hurricane Katrina (2005)
Became a naturalized, American citizen in 2000!
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Graduation! I graduated with my Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) in Political Science. I earned minors in European Union Studies and International Humanitarian Assistance and Development. I also earned a certificate in International Relations.
I moved to Denver, Colorado in 2009 to get my Master’s degree!
Interests and Hobbies Film and Movies Travel Sports Drawing and Sketching Music and Concerts
MUMFORD & SONS, my favorite band! I saw them in concert in Denver!
My Sisters Sabrina, 21 years old, now attending the University of Florida for Athletic Training Fiona, 18 years old, will start her first semester at the University of Central Florida in Orlando Siobhan, 14 years old, amazing football player and about to be the “only child” at home
My Parents Sean and Maria My dad works in finance in a hospital, my mom is a pediatric nurse They met in London when my mom was 20 and my dad was 26 They moved back to Ireland, where I was born, and a few years later decided to move to America!
Lived in Prague, CZR
Lived in Costa Rica
JFK WHY I Joined the Peace Corps… “Ask not what your country can do for you -- ask what you can do for your country!” Love of Travel “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page. ” –St. Augustine Desire to learn a language Feel in love with Eastern European culture and heritage Professional development for future career