Hello, my name is Robyn and I am a Global Studies major. I am currently enrolled as a fulltime student and considered a Junior in class standing. I plan to graduate in Spring 2020. On a cold winter night, my friend and I in Dublin, Ireland stumbled upon a place called Loops and Coffee. It was a cold breezy night that our heads were covered with hats, our necks were covered with scarfs, and our hands bundled into our pockets. We walked through the city center after a long day of touring the city, so, in hopes of finding a warm place after spending the entire day in cold, gloomy weather; We stopped by a donut shop. We can see many warm donuts on display glistening under the bright lights. We both basked in the beauty of the donuts and went inside to order. We came right on time, I had gotten the last red velvet donut and a glass of hot chocolate.

I still think of my red velvet donut and hot chocolate because it was my favorite food while studying abroad. It was one of the best donuts I have ever had. It reminded me of home because of the overt sweetness associated with American sweets. It distracted me from the thousands of miles separating me from my family; and even knowing how sweet the donut was with the hot chocolate they, however, complimented each other. The hot chocolate was creamy and rich while the donut was warm with a soft bite. They both cured my sweet tooth. I often tell my friend how we have to go back to Dublin for just one donut and a hot chocolate.