We are officially more than halfway through the program, and it makes me a bit sad knowing that my time in Ireland is nearing its end. I suppose I am a glass half-empty kind of girl. Then again, this means less than four weeks until I see my cat again! Boom. Right back to optimism….

Small things have grounded me this week. A nice New Yorker I met at Forty Foot. The videos my mom sends of my cat’s shenanigans. My boss buying me soup. Finding a coffee shop with a plethora of donated books that anyone can take for free. Currently listening to a student at the campus laundromat…

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…

Note to self: don’t jaywalk until you know which way the traffic’s coming. It has officially been one week in Ireland. The first few days here were uncharacteristically sunny and dry. The Pitt cohort has experienced a honeymoon period, weather-wise. But, over the bank holiday (Sunday and Monday), the real Dublin has reared its misty…

Hi everyone! My name is Akiliann. I was born and raised in Pittsburgh. I am a music composition major, and I have an Africana Studies minor, as well. I am currently a senior and graduate this winter. Although I find the question stressful, I will happily tell you what I’m doing after graduation…for 10 euros…