Back in the Burgh

I am finally back in Pittsburgh, and I am probably driving my family and friends crazy because all I can think or talk about is the last two months that I spent in Dublin. I miss my life in Dublin a lot, especially the friends that I made there, but I am very excited to…

Unplugged in Barcelona

My time in Dublin has officially come to a close, and, all though I am sad that it is over, I am excited to go home. Last week was a really great final week in Dublin. I spent most non-work hours with my friends hanging out in the city and having a great time. I…

One More Week!

I am now beginning my last week in Dublin, and it does not feel real. I really am having the best time and am definitely sad that it is almost over, but I am also very excited to go home. I plan on sleeping for many days upon my return, and I plan on drinking…

Celebrating in Dublin

I now only have two weeks left of my summer in Dublin, and I am doing everything I can to make the most of it. I am trying to make sure I do activities around Dublin and with my friends after work instead of just going home and immediately taking a nap. I am also…

Trains and Boats and Planes

I am officially more than halfway through my summer in Dublin, a fact I can not wrap my head around. This past weekend, I was visiting my grandparents in the United Kingdom, and my grandfather pointed out that, at one point, I mentioned “going home” but was referencing going back to Dublin. Last week felt…

Adapting and Traveling

It’s hard to believe that we are already half way through our program and our time in Dublin. I now feel so at home in this city and have my day to day routines that don’t make it feel like I’m just visiting. This past weekend, I escaped Dublin for a bit with eleven of…

Overcoming Uncertainty

I have now been working at my internship in Dublin for two full weeks and have fell into my work week routine. Though I am virtual most of the week, I know my way around the office a bit more and have become friends with a lot of my coworkers. Another woman started last week,…

Time in Dublin

I have now been in Dublin for two full weeks, and I am loving it here. This past week, we went an Ireland v. Hungary FIFA friendly game after our first day of work. This weekend, I and a few other Pitt students took a spontaneous trip to Galway for the weekend. We spent Saturday…

First Days in Dublin

My first week in Dublin has come to an end, and so far, I am loving it here. I’ve made some amazing friends with whom I have explored a number of places within the city and some surrounding towns like Glendalough and Kilkenny. I have greatly enjoyed becoming immersed in Irish culture. In just the…