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…
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Rocky mountain high
This week had its share of ups and downs, but it ultimately led me to an important realization: I have to make the most of every situation I am in, no matter what gets thrown my way. I have a few uncommon food allergies, and I quickly discovered that in Ireland many restaurants do not…
Views, Brews & Breaking Through
Dublin Diaries | Week 3 Sandycove, Storehouse, and Staying the Course Week three in Dublin has been another incredible one, and the weekends here continue to deliver experiences I will be talking about for a long time. Between a visit to one of Dublin’s most beloved outdoor spots and a deep dive into the history…
Forty Foot JUMP!
This week in Dublin was definitely eventful. Between work and everything we did over the weekend, I feel like I experienced a lot of “this is something I never thought I would be doing” moments. Over the weekend, a group of us went to the Forty Foot, which is a swimming spot just outside of…
Sometimes You Just Have to Jump
My third week in Dublin started strong. I was getting the hang of things at my internship and becoming closer with my coworkers. A few days into the week, however, I got sick. I expected this to happen eventually, mainly because my body was adjusting to a completely new environment and routine. While it was…
Got My Own Intern!
Since my last post, I have truly become more immersed into all the Dublin has to offer. From the great outdoors to beautiful art and good food, I tried to thoughtfully spend each moment this past week. On Saturday I spent a decent chunk of time in Howth. Despite some rainy weather, I had a…
Trusting the Fog-In More Ways Than One
This week was the first full week of working a job five days a week from 10-6pm. I have learned a number of things while commuting and working alongside coworkers. My commute is about an hour in the morning so I leave my apartment/campus at 9. Aside from work, a fun event that we had…
Splashing Into Week Two
Dublin Diaries | Week 2 Vikings, Statues & Managing Life in Dublin What a week it has been! Week two in Dublin has continued to be an incredible experience, and I am starting to feel truly at home here. The city keeps surprising me with new things to discover every time I step outside, and…
Week 2: Make a Wish on a Puffin
My first day of work was Wednesday. In just a couple days of having a 75 minute bus commute, I’ve had time to ruminate on all I’ve already learned. Here’s my running list so far: On the first day, I got a tour of the facilities, and I finally got to meet one of my…
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