My experience this summer was amazing, I can’t believe it’s already over – it definitely went by very fast. Dublin, Ireland, now holds a very special place in my heart as it’s where I decided to start my study abroad adventure, and where I decided to continue traveling around the world. The city itself is…

Before this internship experience, I would not have really considered myself a leader. I have had to work on group projects before at school, but I usually stuck to doing the work I was assigned with rather than taking the lead. However, during my time as an intern abroad at the Irish Museum of Modern…

In my host culture, success in a professional setting seems to be more about what you actually get done during the day rather than focusing on the number of hours you spend doing it. There is a clear emphasis on maintaining relationships, and they seem to have a much healthier work-life balance than we do…

During my time in Ireland, I have definitely noticed differences in communication. While I can understand most conversations, there are small moments where local phrasing or cultural context has created confusion. Thankfully, I have been able to figure out most of these moments by looking at the person’s tone, body language, and context clues, but…

In terms of soft skills, one of the skills I have developed is being adaptable.  I mentioned in my previous posts that the work culture at IMMA is much more laid back than the previous internships I had in the United States. This has challenged me and taught me how to be more comfortable with…

Working in Ireland has been noticeably more laid back than working in the United States. While I like certain aspects of the freedom and trust they have given to me, I have found it hard to adapt and get used to the lack of specific guidelines. My supervisor, Tricia, works remotely most days except Wednesdays,…

Before I started my placement, my supervisor, Tricia, let me know that one of my main tasks was going to be giving feedback on an app called Smartify. Smartify has many functions such as a map of the museum, audio guides for tours, and descriptions of the artwork. The app’s key feature is that it…

My first day at the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) was Wednesday, June 4. On my first day, I didn’t have many tasks to do, so it was mostly an introductory day focused on getting more acclimated to the workplace. I was introduced to several team members including Tetiana Shchukina, the Recruitment Executive, Arif…

So far, I love being in Dublin. My phone storage is already getting too full with photos from just the first week! This includes photos of the University College Dublin campus, views from a hike at Glendalough, the cute streets of Kilkenny, and the iconic Guinness Storehouse. I’ve learned it’s true that everything here is…