This week, it really hit that my time in Ireland is rapidly nearing its end. I will never have this experience again. I can come back to Ireland, of course — I could even apply to another internship here; but it won’t be the same. The alchemy of my current experience cannot be replicated. Over…
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Week 6: oh, my life is changing every day, in every possible way
Monday: I took the day tour of the National Leprechaun Museum. The name is a bit misleading — the museum is focused on Irish folklore and storytelling. Although I did learn a decent bit about the history of the leprechaun, the creature is not a major player in Irish lore. Faeries are the stars of…
Week 5: don’t you be afraid of love and affection
If I had to use one word to describe this past week, it would be “camaraderie”. I felt grateful for so many people this week. From exploring the city with new friends, to taking a girls trip to Galway, and performing my music with EUSA students showing up in the audience, I have felt so…
Bray Heads to Bray Head
We are officially more than halfway through the program, and it makes me a bit sad knowing that my time in Ireland is nearing its end. I suppose I am a glass half-empty kind of girl. Then again, this means less than four weeks until I see my cat again! Boom. Right back to optimism….
Week 3: I Live Here Now
Small things have grounded me this week. A nice New Yorker I met at Forty Foot. The videos my mom sends of my cat’s shenanigans. My boss buying me soup. Finding a coffee shop with a plethora of donated books that anyone can take for free. Currently listening to a student at the campus laundromat…
Week 2: Make a Wish on a Puffin
My first day of work was Wednesday. In just a couple days of having a 75 minute bus commute, I’ve had time to ruminate on all I’ve already learned. Here’s my running list so far: On the first day, I got a tour of the facilities, and I finally got to meet one of my…
Week 1: First Rainbow 🌈
Note to self: don’t jaywalk until you know which way the traffic’s coming. It has officially been one week in Ireland. The first few days here were uncharacteristically sunny and dry. The Pitt cohort has experienced a honeymoon period, weather-wise. But, over the bank holiday (Sunday and Monday), the real Dublin has reared its misty…
PIT –> DSS –> CDG –> DUB
Hi everyone! My name is Akiliann. I was born and raised in Pittsburgh. I am a music composition major, and I have an Africana Studies minor, as well. I am currently a senior and graduate this winter. Although I find the question stressful, I will happily tell you what I’m doing after graduation…for 10 euros…
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