Reflections and a Quick Trip to Spain!

Over the past few months, I have had many opportunities to experience life and culture of Ireland. One of the most meaningful experiences I have had is being able to participate in my hybrid internship with the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland. I have been working throughout the semester on developing a bespoke private…

Assessing My Surroundings

In Prague, the industry that I am working is tax consulting. Which is great because I have always wanted to go into consulting– especially wealth management. I wanted to go into wealth management because it takes away the cubicle wall from the people you work with, and allows you to talk to your customers. I…

Interacting with Aussies + Soft skills!

Hey everyone, it’s Eric again checking in from Sydney! The biggest things I’ve learned from studying abroad aren’t from classrooms, rather, it’s everything I’ve learned by living here on my own and by doing. One of the greatest soft skills I’ve developed is definitely independence. This is my first time living this far from home…

Adapting to Aussie Culture

Hi! It’s Eric again reporting live from Sydney, Australia! I can’t believe it’s already been a little over a month on a completely new continent, and I’m all here for it.  Sydney honestly feels familiar in a lot of ways. Everyone speaks English, just with an Aussie twist, and the city has that same modern,…

New Places, People, and Skills

One of the best parts about studying abroad is how much personal growth I experience from living in Florence and traveling around. I chose to study abroad in a city where I didn’t know anyone and in the fall semester, even though I have some friends who are going abroad in the spring semester. Going…

Slow down to say hi!

I am now halfway through my program here in Florence, and one of the biggest skills I have learned in this program is how to be still. Since the pace of life is slower in Italy, there is more time throughout the day to be intentional, self reflective, and notice small details throughout my surroundings….

Weekend in Killarney

Last week, the Arcadia Abroad team hosted a free weekend trip to Killarney, Ireland. We got to see Killarney National Park, the Ring of Kerry, and check out the town a little! Here is a picture of me and a few of my flat mates at the Torque Waterfall.  During my internship and classes in…

Thinking Global in a Global City

Some soft skills I have been learning throughout this program have been time management and professionalism. Throughout the day, I have many responsibilities to take care of when it comes to making it to my classes and making it on time to my internship. Improving my time management skills has been absolutely crucial for me…

Week 7 in Dublin!

This week marks about a month and a half into my study abroad semester in Ireland! I have really loved getting to know Dublin and Ireland in general. This past weekend, I visited Cork—another city in Ireland known for its food and its proximity to Blarney Castle and Gardens. I spent about two days exploring…