I actually cannot believe that the program is over, 2 months went by so fast. Final blog!! Here is my brief rundown: I lived in apartment 3D with my wonderful host mom, Amparo. I woke up most days by 9:45, showered, ate breakfast, and took my mornings to explore the city. I visited the Prado…
Category: Independent International Study
Defining “success”
Finishing up! I can say without a doubt that I have learned and experienced more this summer than I have in any summer before. Finishing up this blog post a little late (sorry) but I really wanted to take advantage of my last full week in Madrid. In the past week, I finished up my…
Defining success in Ireland
I have one last week here in my internship. It is bittersweet having to close this chapter. Before the start of this internship, it felt as if this would feel so much longer than the program. But after the program, I will not be leaving right away. I am here for an extra two weeks….
Exploring the East Side Gallery
Week three of my internship is over! This week at Sirius Facilities, I have been continuing to update the information for suppliers on SAP. I have also been reviewing the company’s financial statements, such as their balance sheet. Using these financial statements, I am working with my coworker on a presentation about Sirius Facilities’ Financial…
Dublin Chapter 2: Time Management
First before starting the internship, to effectively manage my time, I will learn to understand the goals, expectations, and if possible, key deliverables I will be expected to complete. By grasping the bigger picture, I can align my priorities with the organization’s objectives. Additionally, I will communicate with my supervisors to gain clarity on project…
Opportunity Over the Horizon
Here we are 12.5% through the program. We haven’t started our internships yet and are 1/8th the way through this opportunity. It simply astounds me how fast even a week went by here. Yet that isn’t to say that’s due to a lack of activities. It’s quite the opposite. It feels as though I can…
Almost the End
A week ago, my boss asked me if it has sunk in that I would be leaving Dublin at the end of the week. And honestly, when he asked me that it hadn’t. Even on the last day, after a surprise party was thrown for me and I got a card from everyone in the…
Leaving Madrid
My final week in Madrid was very bittersweet. It was one of the busiest weeks of the program in a social sense because everyone always wanted to be doing things and take advantage of our final days there. We all went out to salsa class, karaoke, and (of course) our farewell lunch on Friday. At…
Heading to my Homeland
My Name is Kyle McTiernan and I am a sophomore at The University of Pittsburgh majoring in Accounting and Supply Chain Management with a minor in Economics and a Certificate in Data Analytics. I am originally from West Chester, PA which is a suburb outside of Philadelphia. High school for me was filled with a…
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