The Haller fellows spent the day on the road from Belfast to Derry, taking in the landscape of Ireland as an indication of its history and present business culture. We stopped at Giant’s Causeway, a uniquely geometric basalt stone complex with hexagonal rock shapes due to tectonic movement. It is a very popular tourist destination….
Peace Prague
My internship at Peakforce and time in Prague ended a few days ago. To end my time in Europe strong, my mom and I took a short trip to Budapest as a way to close out the summer. The last week at work was mostly putting final touches on finished projects. I completed my final…
Success in a Different Country
Coming into this internship, I thought I already had a pretty good idea of what “success” at work looked like. In my eyes, a successful intern gets their tasks done, does them well, and hits their deadlines. After spending my summer working at WeInteract in Korea, I’ve realized that definition is a lot more American…
Success in Seoul vs. the States
Success is not a universal concept with one clear definition; instead, it is shaped by culture, history, and personal values. Each country, and even each individual, has their own measures of what it means to be successful. In Korea, where I live and work, success often feels very tangible and measurable. It is something that…
Travelling through Belfast and Derry!
Today we continue our travelling, spending our final morning here in Belfast then headed to Derry! It was around an hour before we stopped at the Giant’s Causeway, it was a magnificent scenery, the ocean was just beautiful to see. Although it was a bit foggy and raining slightly, it still was a gorgeous view….
More Than A Place
One thing that has stood out to me throughout our trip is that every place we have visited is special for a different reason. Natural landmarks like Giant’s Causeway are breathtaking because of their incredible scenery, but they are also unique because of the stories and culture connected to them. Historical sites like the Peace…
When History Becomes Reality
My first two days in Northern Ireland were very different from what I expected. Before arriving, I assumed the conflict here would be similar to modern politics in the United States. I expected there to be disagreements and some resentment between groups, but I thought it would mostly exist in people’s opinions rather than in…
Growth in Pittsburgh, New Beginnings in Ireland
As the Pittsburgh portion of this program comes to an end, I have had the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally in ways I did not expect. Personally, one of my biggest takeaways has been becoming more open to trying new things. Before coming to Pittsburgh, I tended to stay within my comfort zone,…
Hello Northern Ireland!
These past few days have been some of the greatest of my life. A deep dive into Irish culture, religion, and politics that has offered a glimpse of history I only knew of briefly. We flew into Dublin, Ireland in the early morning on Monday, where we then hopped on a bus and drove to…
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