My professional development takeaway from my time in Pittsburgh is that there are many ways to incorporate sustainability into a business. For example, Blanket & Board uses biodegradable plates, utensils, and cups to limit their waste. Also, The Refillery only sells products made locally and ethically. There are many businesses in the Pittsburgh area that…

I would like to learn more about Bloody Sunday, or the Bogside Massacre, while in Ireland. I find it interesting how even though it took place in Northern Ireland, the Irish still wanted Irish Americans to care about the event. I also found it interesting because Irish celebrities such as Bono used their platforms and…

Even though my mom’s side of the family is greatly Irish, I never felt a deep connection or interest in learning about Irish culture. I always found it interesting though how places like the U.K. is very similar to the U.S. in some ways but different in others. Through this program I am hoping to…

As a company that organizes beautiful picnics, Blanket & Board has many opportunities to create content. They do this through social media such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, with posts about their events and services. They also use their website as a blog where they write and post about a variety of topics from self-care…

Global Links is a non-profit working in Pittsburgh dedicated to serving communities lacking medical supplies. One benefit of their model is that Pittsburgh is a center for healthcare with their UPMC hospitals and research facilities. With their vast network, there is a large surplus of medical supplies that Global Links can easily reach. One limitation…

I don’t usually listen to music when I am focusing on schoolwork because it distracts me. As an undergraduate business major, I am looking forward to studying how to create the most effective marketing, and how to use strategies to help businesses. One of the ways to become successful in business is through experience, such…

One specific issue with competing pressures is that companies may not be able to market their products in certain ways due to their competitors. For example, Kraft can’t call one of their products “Parmesan Cheese” in Europe because their competitor Parmigiano Reggiano works with the government agency Protected Designation of Origin to prevent Kraft and…

With shared value between organizations and stakeholders being an important aspect in many companies, there are many examples of beneficial ventures or organizations. For example, Grameen Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to break the cycle of poverty and hunger for women. By having this defined social mission, and using innovation and technology to strengthen their…

As someone who loves to travel and explore new cultures, I am very excited that this program is giving me the opportunity to not only explore Ireland, but also Pittsburgh’s culture before I come here for school in the fall. I think by visiting both Pittsburgh and Ireland, I can learn how to adapt and…