“Álainn – Pronounced awl-inn, is a versatile word for beauty in its purest form. It can describe the beauty of landscapes, people, or even abstract concepts, evoking awe and admiration in the Gaelic Irish language. The internet can be a confusing concept that is full of the unknown. One thing I can guarantee is that…
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Irish Luck or Hard Work?
I have officially finished my last week of my internship. This last week I spent as much time with all my new friends and I spent as much time as I could walking around the city center. This past week I went to so many restaurants and was soaking up every last experience that was…
Read Between the Lines
This past week was week seven of eight in my study abroad experience. I cannot believe I only have one more week in this beautiful and amazing country. I really feel that I have become one with the culture here in Ireland. Aside from going to work this week, my family arrived on Thursday. I…
Leadership Meets Culture
This past week has been one of my busiest work weeks yet. It was all in good company because this past weekend was one of the best weekends I have had while being here in Ireland. My two roommates and I, who also go to Pitt, went to Killarney for one night. It was my…
Clarity from the cliffs
As my time in Dublin continues, I continue to fall more in love with the city and the culture of Ireland. This past week I continued to become more situated with my new placement. I am really enjoying my time at The Buff Day Spa. I am learning more and more about promotional media and…
Dublin Days
I am about halfway through my time here in Ireland and I cannot believe that in one month I will be returning home to the U.S. I am having the most amazing experiences and meeting some of the most amazing people in my entire life. On Friday night, I got to experience my first ever…
Trusting the Fog-In More Ways Than One
This week was the first full week of working a job five days a week from 10-6pm. I have learned a number of things while commuting and working alongside coworkers. My commute is about an hour in the morning so I leave my apartment/campus at 9. Aside from work, a fun event that we had…
Deadlines in Dublin: Time management abroad versus the United States.
This past week has been the first official week of working as a broadcast intern for Babylon Radio. My hours Monday-Friday are 10AM-6PM. I have a one hour lunch break from 1PM to 2PM and another short “brain break” from 4PM-4:25PM. This past week my “normal” day has looked like getting up around 8:00AM, getting…
When In Dublin, POV 4
Glory! What an incredible week. I landed in Dublin on May 25th early in the morning. Navigating the airport and customs after a redeye flight was not the easiest experience, but I landed with more excitement than I can explain. Moving in was a little tough but over the past couple days I am feeling…
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