The Last Goodbye

It’s crazy to think that 2 weeks have already passed since I said my final goodbyes to all my friends in Ireland, and yet it has been. Time always seems to fly when you look back on the short term, but it just goes to show how important it is to take hold of the…

My Vision of Success

Some experiences change you, and I have a feeling I’ll be telling this story for the rest of my life. It is genuinely insane, and I’m not even sure how to feel about the whole thing. Just last week it felt like I was unpacking all of my things and meeting my roommates for the…

One More Week to Go

It’s really hard to believe that I only have one week left in Dublin, and yet it’s true. Although this trip has been a blast, I can confidently say I’m looking forward to being at home. I am looking forward to seeing my pups; I am looking forward to sitting down at night with my…

Learning to Lead

This week has been a blast to say the least. Currently, I am writing this blog post from a hostel in London, and my trip here has been amazing to say the least. Yesterday, three of my friends and I went on the Harry Potter tour in London. They walked us through every set from…

Growing Through Failure

As most would expect, being in a different country, working and exploring is one of the most exciting adventures to be on, and this trip has done nothing but meet that standard. Although the urge to sleep in and reset after a long work week can be extremely tempting, and sometimes necessary. Catching a two-and-a-half-hour…

If You Don’t Laugh, You’ll Cry

I know everyone probably says this at this point in their internship, and I really don’t have a more creative way to put it, but it’s truly hard to believe that I have been in Dublin, Ireland, learning, working, and exploring their culture for an entire month now. So, for a bit of an update…

Irish Lads are the Best

Although I have been in Dublin for 3 weeks now and have spent every possible minute exploring the island, culture, and history, I still feel like I am just scratching the surface of Irish culture. To tell you the truth, my favorite part about being here so far is the people. From the different conversations…

Time is Life

So far, I have been in Dublin for 2 full weeks now, and to say the least, it has been fun. Being able to immerse myself in the culture and explore the city as well as the surrounding places has truly been a blessing. So far on this trip, I have been able to explore…

The Standards For ID Services

As mentioned in my previous post, this summer I will be participating in an international internship in Dublin, Ireland. I will be working at St. John of God ID Services, which is a community-based mental disability and health service that supports roughly 750 children and adults with intellectual disabilities across South-East County Dublin. They prioritize…