My name is Amelia Irvine and I am a junior at Ohio State. I am majoring in Speech and Hearing Science with a minor in History, thanks to this opportunity to study abroad. I have been intrigued by the World War II time period since I can remember, so I am very excited to visit the places in which so many significant events took place. It will give me an understanding on a much deeper level those who fought, where they fought, and what they were fighting for.
I have never travelled outside the country so this will be a trip of firsts for me. Before the program begins I will be visiting Dublin, where I will be able to explore the country while getting to know my peers who are also in the study abroad program. During the program, I am particularly excited to visit the Normandy beaches where the Allied powers invaded and began the liberation of Western Europe. It will be extremely moving to be able to visit Poland and see first-hand the places in which the Holocaust happened. I have been to the Holocaust Museum in Washington D.C., but to be able to see Auschwitz in person will be a meaningful experience.
I am quite excited for the opportunity to learn more about the events of World War II from the sites in which they actually occurred. I believe it will bring a whole new dimension and meaning to learning about the events of World War II, and I can’t wait to get started!