USA Archives – The College View

The journey to the J1

April 4, 2018

As J1 season rolls around again, Ashleigh Nolan told her tale of how she organised, funded and prepared for her trip to America last summer.

US Embassy urges J1 hopefuls to apply now

November 29, 2017

Students who are hoping to do a J1 this Summer are being urged to book early to ensure their place on the popular summer programme.

Halloween around the world

October 25, 2017

Halloween is getting increasingly more popular in Ireland but it’s celebrated very differently in other parts of the world.

Throwing a tantrum. Crying over spilled milk. Cancelling a concert to stand up for what you believe in. To one North Carolina Congressman, these are all one and the same. Bruce Springsteen decided to cancel

My dream job in the USA

September 30, 2015

Aoife McCormack shares her experiences on a J1 to California.

The US Presidential Election: does it matter?

October 31, 2012

An American election features a pounding mix of campaign adverts and speeches, with massive amounts of money being spent. One would hope that it’s all being done for an important reason. But how important is