At the beginning of this program, I really did not know what to expect. I knew I was equipped to handle the workload. However, I was nervous about the cultural “fit,” and if I would be able to perform at my companies expected level. Nevertheless, I continued with the program and has an amazing experience…
The End of my Global but Virtual Experience
Hi everyone! I cannot believe I’m writing my final post already, it feels like just yesterday I was writing my first post about being nervous to start. Looking back over my time interning at Accountant Online in Ireland, I am grateful for the experience of learning how to work both remotely and virtually, especially in…
Finishing My First Remote Global Internship
This week marks the end of my first ever remote internship. Going into the program with CAPA, I had no clue what to expect – all I knew was that I wanted to seize an opportunity to learn more about Italian culture while boosting my resume at the same time. By the end of the…
Last Blog for the Haller Fellowship
Here we are, with the last blog for this program. However, its only fitting that I am starting this blog after getting a flat tire coming out of a Walmart during a Thunderstorm. I guess thats 2020 for you. I think we should start at the beginning of the fellowship. My early expectations for the…
A Bittersweet Ending: A Reflection Of My Time With The Haller Global Honors Fellowship!
It seems like I was wondering just yesterday, “How in the world do they expect incoming freshman to do a business consulting project? I barely even know what that means!” , and now we have arrived at the end of our time in the Haller Global Honors Fellowship. When I first learned of the fellowship,…
Hail to Haller !
Earlier this year, before I even decided that I wanted to attend University of Pittsburgh, I received a letter in the mail about the Haller Global Honors Fellowship. After opening the letter, I told all my friends that I might go to Dublin this summer and be able to meet incoming freshman before even going…
Waving Goodbye to Ireland – The Virtual Way
Well, this is it. We’ve played all four quarters of the Haller Global Honors Fellowship, and now it’s time for the game recap. And what a game it was. Reflecting on my entire experience throughout the last two weeks, I can honestly say I’ve had an outstanding time and have come out with a whole…
The End of My Journey in Ireland: Conclusion to the Haller Global Honors Fellowship
After long hours spent working virtually, the Haller Global Honors Fellowship has finally concluded! As I reflect back on my time with the program, it is still so hard to believe that it was only two weeks- the amount we learned and accomplished makes me feel like I have been with the Haller Fellows for…
Final Thoughts on the Fellowship
Prior to the digital Haller Global Honors Fellowship, I honestly went into it not knowing what to expect. I figured it would be a fairly entertaining and interesting experience before school and that it would be good to practice learning via Zoom as well as practice writing a college-level assignment. After all, what else was…