Professionally, I learned about how business operate outside of the U.S. as well as how easily they interact with other companies across Europe.  I was also extremely impressed by the high amount of innovative power within the Docklands.  Furthermore, I was able to network and make valuable connections through Professor Darren Kelly and other employees…

Angelo Giannotta I listened to Max Kneis talk about what the company he works for and what he does for a living in his podcast.  I could relate to the analytical and consulting position that he is responsible for in his job through this trip.  For the final paper that my group wrote, we analyzed…

I absolutely see myself studying abroad again in the future.  This trip has been an experience that I will remember for my entire life, and I am eager to travel abroad again for the Plus 3 program at the end of my freshmen year.  I would like to do the Plus 3 program in Italy…

Clearly, the biggest opportunity for Microsoft is the central location of so many technologically-renown firms that are located all over the world.  Being located in Ireland, specifically Dublin, opens the door for so many connections to be made between other large firms that can lead to innovative technology that the world has never seen before. …

The GEC has their biggest opportunity in their most recent 10-million-euro expansion project.  With this new addition in the heart of Dublin, they have the ability to attract local entrepreneurs and achieve their goal of attracting people who can have positive impacts on the local community.  One commercial challenge that is presented is what happens…

Cliffs of Moher/Galway:  Give us your observations on what stood out to you during your tour of the Cliffs of Moher and the City of Galway. During our exploration of the City of Galway, I noticed that people on the western coast are much different from people in Dublin.  It is a much more relaxed…

Glendalough and the City of Kilkenny remind me of smaller towns in Pennsylvania.  For example, Kilkenny reminded me of Wexford.  They had a small shopping center, some apartments, and some neighborhoods.  Glendalough on the other hand, reminded me of Lancaster with the abundance of farms and livestock that roamed by the lakes and throughout the…

Companies that are on the cutting edge of technology have a great location in the Docklands.  There is such a high volume of multi-billion-dollar international tech companies in one area, it is so easy for companies to interact and network with each other.  They have the ability to combine forces and market to consumers, not…