IAMCR conference, Dublin 2013

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This is very early in the day since IAMCR abstract submission is still on. But if accepted, this will be my first conference presentation and that too an international one.. (My advisor says that the acceptance rate is almost 80%) Is anyone else also hoping to attend from the US? Or has anyone attended the conference last year and has any suggestions? I am little wary of staying in hostels, so any tips on lodging in Dublin, Ireland are also welcome. Any info will help me plan ahead and keep a cool head during the hectic semester.. Thank you very much!!