Saying Goodbye to Dublin

This final week was very bittersweet. Part of me feels as though it is time to go home, relax before school starts and finally see my family and friends but another big part will miss this city and the people I met here so much. I tried to balance having fun and soaking up the…

Where Did All the Time Go?

I cannot believe I am about to enter my last week of my internship! Eight entire weeks at this company have resulted in long days, but incredibly fast weeks. Although very excited to be finishing up so I can travel with my family and head back home to Philly, I am saddened by the thought…

Swimming in Ireland!

I am just now realizing that my time in Dublin is coming to an end which is a very sad reality. This week I tried to make the most of my time with my friends and the city, trying new places and exploring more. During work this week we got to make a very fun…

Should I Stay Or Should I Go

Global Competency and Expectations Oh, this week has been bittersweet. Realizing how much time has flown by is insane. It feels like a week ago, I was taking pictures of a rainbow as I landed on this beautiful island, but here I am now. Typing my last blog while in this country with all of…

Talking With Your Hands

Reflecting on Communication Differences When I first was researching study abroad programs, I thought eight weeks was a lengthy timeframe, but I underestimated how quickly the time would fly by. As I started my last week of work, several coworkers already tried to persuade me to stay. Even some of the guests at my placement,…

London and Leadership

This past week I got to spend some time outside of the office with one of my Irish coworkers. We got to see a small concert at a local venue together, along with another intern in the office. Luckily, the singer was good friend’s with my coworker and we got to speak with him after…

Growing & Adapting

What a great week! I am so happy to be seeing such sunny and warm days in Dublin, with even more coming in this next week. Never have I ever thought I would be excited to get a sunburn, but here we are! Very early Friday morning my friends and I began our venture from…

There Are No Office Hours For Leaders

Leadership Skills & Style I never realized how quickly this program would pass me by. I am not looking forward to saying goodbye to this fabulous island, but alas, I will have to very soon. At my placement this past week, I was moved to a later shift with the night manager. It was pretty…

An Adventure-Filled Weekend

This past weekend was probably the most eventful one I have had since being in Dublin. I had the opportunity to see more of Ireland and I took advantage of it since unfortunately we only have a few weeks left and I don’t want to feel like I missed out on anything by the time…