Galway Global Ambassadors

My name is Charlotte Fallon and I am a Sociology major and Education minor at Holy Cross. I had the opportunity to study abroad at the University of Galway in the Fall of 2024. In Galway I enjoyed listening to live traditional Irish music and walking along the promenade downtown. I was able to immerse myself in Irish culture and meet people from all over the world through my study abroad experience.

Contact: cmfall26@g.holycross.edu, charfallon1@gmail.com

Hi I’m Lillian Lyons ‘26. I’m an English and History major who studied abroad at the University of Galway in the Fall Semester 2024. I enjoy reading and writing which my semester abroad experience heavily encouraged.

Contact: lglyon26@g.holycross.edu, lglyons124@gmail.com

My name is Katie Riley and I am a Psychology major and Creative Writing minor in the class of 2026. I studied abroad in Galway, Ireland during the Spring of 2025, and had a wonderful experience. I loved exploring Ireland and traveling to other countries while abroad. One of the best parts of the experience was meeting people from all over the world, and I especially cherish the new friendships I formed with fellow Holy Cross students.

Contact: kfrile@g.holycross.edu, katierileyy13@gmail.com

My name is Abigail Clark and I am rising senior, majoring in Political Science and English on the pre-law track. I am involved in Mock Trial, The Spire newspaper, SPUD, and many other activities on campus.This past spring, I studied abroad in Galway, Ireland with 25 other Holy Cross students and could not have had a more immersive, life-changing experience in Europe. I am looking forward to meeting future students who are studying abroad and helping prepare them for the amazing months ahead!

Contact: asclar26@g.holycross.edu, abigailsclark0516@gmail.com

Hi, my name is Sarah Walicki! I am a Sociology major, double minoring in American Sign Language and Environmental Studies. I studied for the full academic year at the University of Galway. My favorite part about studying abroad was making friends with the Irish (yes they are as chatty as they seem) and meeting new Holy Cross best friends. 

Contact: scwali25@g.holycross.edu, sarahwalicki@gmail.com

My name is Serena McCarthy and I am a biology & studio art double major! I studied at the University of Galway in Ireland for the Fall '23 semester and at the Siena Art Institute in Italy for the Spring '24 semester. I absolutely loved traveling around Europe and immersing myself in so many new cultures. I was able to travel to 8 countries during my abroad year!

Contact: SAMCCA25@g.holycross.edu, serena.mccarthy21@gmail.com

My name is Molly McCracken and I am studying Environmental Studies and Geoscience. I studied abroad in Galway, Ireland for the fall semester of 2023. (I also had the opportunity to go on a Maymester to Rome, Italy in 2022.) I enjoyed the accessibility of the beautiful city of Galway. I often rode my rented bike or walked into the city to explore shops, markets, pubs, street music, and more! I also learned so much in my classes in the unique Irish landscape.

Contact: MMMCCR25@g.holycross.edu, mmmolly2002@gmail.com

Hello! I'm Maggie McCracken, an Environmental Studies Major and Museum Studies Minor class of 2025. I participated in Sediments to Pediments a Geology and Architecture Maymester in Rome, Italy Summer 2022. Then, I studied abroad in Galway, Ireland in the Fall of 2023. In my time away I enjoyed continuing my major and minor (my interests) in a new setting and at the same time taking classes and field trips that were unique experiences to my host city. For example, Coastal Dynamics on the Irish beach and Material Culture (Archaeology) with real ancient Celtic artifacts. I always knew I wanted to travel and Holy Cross's study abroad program (financial aid that travels with you) made it possible for me to visit Europe! 

Contact: MCMCCR25@g.holycross.edu, mcmmaggie26@gmail.com