Last Week in Dublin

This week I am going to continue my discussion on Meetingsbooker.com, and further analyze the components that keep the company moving forward. First off, Meetingsbooker’s organization culture is extremely relaxed.  There are no cubicles or desks- rather just a few large tables with people stationed around them.  This office layout allows for easy communication and…

Industry Analysis

After two months of working at Meetingsbooker.com, I feel that I am now accurately able to analyze their industry and do my best to explain their product line, competitors and why they are of interest to a professional in business. Meetingsbooker.com offers its customers access to 70,000 meetings and events rooms across the world.  Their…

3 Weeks Remaining

As week 8 comes to a close, I am coming to the realization that I will be back at Pitt within a month.  Despite the fact that my time is coming to an end, this past weekend was relaxing – as my family was in town and we explored the heart of Dublin.  I was…

International Travel

This summer has enlightened me on how to be a smart traveler when flying to a different country, or when you’re just getting on the bus to commute to work.  Two weeks ago I flew to Amsterdam with a few of my friends, and once our flight touched down in the city, we had to…

One Month Left

A few days ago was the first time that I realized that my time in Dublin is quickly dwindling away.  With just over one month left, I still have my far share of experiences to be gained.  This weekend, I am flying off to Amsterdam with a few of my friends who are also in…

Another Week Down

As this trip continue to fly by, I find myself wanting to get the most out of this experience. I have started to explore Dublin and Dun Laoghaire (the city where I work) on a much more regular basis.  I often explore these cities alone just to help me take in the sights and culture…

One Month Down

As the weeks continue to fly by, I find myself realizing that this summer abroad is passing by much quicker than I anticipated.  After one month, I feel like I have visited all the main sites in Dublin, as well as traveling to Galway and experienced the culture on the west coast of the country….

20 Days In

As I jump into week four, I find myself to be a much more experienced and confident person when I am in the city.  I have learned the best places to eat, relax and unwind on the weekends, and my commute to work has become a breeze.  I am quickly picking up the Irish “slang”,…

Jumping Into Week Three

My first week on the job has been a relatively enjoyable experience.  My supervisor, co-workers and fellow interns have welcomed me with open arms, and helped me assimilate into the companies culture.  Meetingsbooker.com (the company where I am interning), is a small tech startup located in the heart of Dun Laoghaire, Ireland.  Through my experiences…