What can living in a multicultural house gift you? Nowadays, we live in a globalized society made up of diverse ethnicities and cultures. These cultural groups have their own universe: a language, gestures, signs and background, which makes them unique.…
As a Spanish Erasmus student, moving to Ireland or another country was what I have been waiting for, for four years. The expectations were high: improving my English (whilst learning some Irish), meeting students from all around the world, feeling…
Theatre in Ireland has been through a lot since it was first introduced by Scottish poet John Ogilby in the 17th century. His theatre, the first official theatre in Ireland was eventually shut down by puritans in 1641. When…
Feeling hungry and tired of cooking the same dishes all over again? Babylon brings you 7 meals for 7 days, a culinary journey from home. Today, we will get into the delicious Spanish cuisine: 7 Spanish dishes for the week.…
The pandemic has built a global consciousness about what we need and what is expendable for us. These days have been a roller coaster: a lot of questions, loneliness and nostalgia; but also, more time for ourselves, for introspection and…
While there have been some major pandemics over the years, Covid-19 is the first global pandemic in 100 years. The last one that affected the whole world to this extent was the 1918 flu pandemic. It killed between 17 and…
It’s September 2020, the Leaving Cert results are out and students are returning to college. This past year, the effects of Covid-19 have been felt in each sector of the world and colleges are no different. Therefore, it is only…
With lockdown taking place all over Ireland, the noise levels reduced and we are finally able to hear the birds singing. Birdwatching is a great way to keep connected to nature; besides, Ireland is a hub for migratory birds, so…
There is much to be said for buying used books. They’re more affordable, better for the environment, and have a particular old book smell to them that you can’t find anywhere else. They’re a little worn in already, so the…
