With only a week left in my time studying and interning abroad in London, the idea of returning home is bittersweet to me. One thing that’s particularly been on my mind about returning home is returning to American culture and norms after finally beginning to become accustomed to British life, whether that be the new…
Summer Solstice Shenanigans
It’s been a good week in Paris and despite my homesickness I’m trying to make the most out of every day here. The first few weeks of my internship, I would come home immediately after work and basically just stay in the homestay, aside from the nights I would spend with friends. Last Monday, I…
New perspectives
This week, we kept the trend of making the most of our weekdays! On Monday, we did a little exploring of Madrid’s nightlife. On Thursday, we experienced a rooftop pool, and on Friday, we went to visit the Museo del Prado. We also discovered a small restaurant chain that serves 1 euro tacos (I ate…
IIP Spain Carlos Lopez Week 4
So far, my time in Spain has been splendid. The people are welcoming, the culture is vibrant, and I’m genuinely enjoying the experience both inside and outside the workplace. I haven’t experienced any serious culture shock or discomfort, maybe because I have visited Spain before with my family. However, if I had to pick one…
Week 4 – Dublin to Derry
It has almost been a month since I arrived in Dublin, and the time has flown by, but this does not mean everything has gone smoothly. For this week’s blog question, I was asked about the difficulty of assimilating into Irish culture and the workplace. Now although I am a second generation Irish immigrant there…
Becoming a Madrid Native in Four Weeks
This past weekend, I took my first trip outside of Madrid and went to Valencia for the weekend! It was cool going somewhere new, but I think I am biased towards my host city. I enjoyed the beach and got a phenomenal tan, however that’s where the Valencia charm ended for me. Things were incredibly…
Fourth Week in Dublin
This past week has been so fulfilling and perhaps my favorite that I’ve had in Dublin so far. I’ve met new people, traveled to new places, spent lots of fun evenings with my friends, and have participated in exciting academic opportunities through my internship. On Monday, I began my new internship with DCU’s School of Psychology,…
6/15 to 6/21 | Get in, the Water is Not Warm
6/15/2025 | Sunday A lazy start to the week, the roommates and I stayed immobile until 2:30 pm, only stirring to make our pilgrimage to the beach. After the nearly hour commute, we walked onto the beach, and lo and behold, a red flag. Clarity struck me. Half of my job involves checking the water…
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