UCD Study Abroad Student Ambassadors

Hi, my name is Liam Johnson and I am currently studying Economics. During the Fall 2024 semester I had the amazing opportunity to study at University College Dublin, where I had such a fantastic experience. Between a diverse social scene, the chance to make so many friends, both Irish and international, an awesome arts (especially live music) and sports scene, and so many beautiful places to visit, Ireland was such a worthwhile place to spend my semester. 

Contact: lejohn26@g.holycross.edu, liamj229@gmail.com 

Hi, my name is Alanna Mahar! I am a chemistry major from NY who studied abroad at University College Dublin in Fall 2024. I loved taking classes that gave a unique EU perspective in my field, and I had the best time exploring Dublin markets and hiking around the beautiful Irish countryside! 

Contact: ajmaha26@g.holycross.edu, alanna.mahar616@gmail.com 

Hi I'm Anna and I am a psychology major and education minor. I studied abroad at University College Dublin during the fall of 2024, and what I enjoyed most about my time abroad was traveling to more than 10 different countries to explore new cultures and experience the most beautiful cities that Europe has to offer!

Contact: ajmaha26@g.holycross.edu, alanna.mahar616@gmail.com 

My name is Anthony Petrosino, I am a computer science major who studied abroad at University College Dublin during Spring of 2025. To me, Ireland struck a balance between being easy to settle into and offering opportunities for personal and academic growth, as well as exposure to a wide variety of global cultures. The ease of moving between Dublin’s vibrant city life, the peaceful countryside, and the lush, scenic trails of Howth was special.

Contact: aapetr26@g.holycross.edu, apetrosino789@gmail.com

Hello, my name is Christian Doscas. I am an economics major, and statistics minor. I studied abroad at University College Dublin during the fall of 2023, and what I enjoyed most about my time abroad was traveling to some of Ireland's beautiful and untouched natural spaces. 

Contact: cwdosc25@g.holycross.edu, cwdoscas@gmail.com

My name is Mia Kratzer and I am a Class of 2025 Biology major on the Pre-Medicine track. I studied abroad at the University College Dublin in the Spring of 2024. While studying abroad in Dublin, I enjoyed walking down Grafton Street and listening to the buskers and traveling to different parts of Ireland such as the Cliffs of Moher.

Contact: Amkrat25@g.HolyCross.edu, Mia.kratzer5@gmail.com

My name is Grace Hannigan and I am a Biology major on a Pre-PA track. I studied abroad in Fall 2023 at University College Dublin in Ireland. During my time away, I learned so much about Irish culture and history and got to see it really come to life in shaping the city that I got to live in and explore. The city’s pub-scene is also unlike any other, and allowed me to meet many new people from all over the world!

Contact: gmhann25@g.holycross.edu, graceh2867@gmail.com

My name is Ava Cloghessy and I'm a Senior Political Science major and Dance minor. I studied abroad during the Fall '22 semester at University College Dublin in Ireland. One of the things I enjoyed most about studying in Ireland is the landscape and having easy access some of the most beautiful hiking trails and cute costal towns to explore. I went surfing for the first time in Ireland, which is something I never would have envisioned my self doing!

Contact: amclog24@g.holycross.edu, avacloghessy@gmail.com

Hello! My name is Ashley O'Brien, I am majoring in both Economics and Psychology and am from Maine! I studied abroad spring 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. While abroad, my favorite takeaways were a love for live music, a newfound confidence in myself, and an awareness of the world that is only possible by being immersed in it.

Contact: Alobri24@g.holycross.edu, aobrien2020@gmail.com

Hi, my name is Danielle and I am a senior history major who studied abroad in Dublin last fall. I loved my experience and really enjoyed the various hiking and outdoor spaces in Ireland!!

Contact: ddnutt24@g.holycross.edu, daniellenutter12@gmail.com

Hi! My name is Kate McCarthy and I am a political science major, environmental studies and rhetoric & composition minor, from Albany, NY. I spent the fall semester in Washington, DC and in the spring I studied abroad in Dublin, Ireland where I attended Trinity College Dublin. Here at HC I’m a member of SGA and College Democrats. I’m happy to answer any questions about my time abroad! 

Contact: ktmcca23@g.holycross.edu, kate.mccarthy40@yahoo.com

My name is Katelyn and I'm a Neuroscience major form Easton, CT. I spent the spring semester of my Junior year in Dublin, Ireland at UCD. While there, I took classes in Sociology, Neuroscience, and Philosophy. I also traveled to Galway, Cork, and Northern Ireland to see historical sites and old castles. 

Contact: kkuczm23@g.holycross.edu, katelyn.kuczmarski@gmail.com

Hi my name is Ainsley! I am an economics major and I studied abroad in Dublin, Ireland at UCD during the Spring of 2022. 

Contact: agdubo23@g.holycross.edu, ainsley.dubose.ad@gmail.com 

My name is Grace Bromage and I’m an English major who studied abroad at University College Dublin in Spring 2022. I loved my time abroad because it allowed me to travel to so many new places and make friends with people from all across the globe. 

Contact: gjbrom23@g.holycross.edu, bromage.gracej@gmail.com

My name is Courtney Julian, and I'm from New Hampshire. I am a Philosophy and Political Science double major. I studied abroad in Dublin, Ireland at University College Dublin, and had such an amazing time! 

Contact: cejuli23@g.holycross.edu, courtfh5@gmail.com