The Reality of Glamour

When you think about working in arts you expect a world full of intrigue and doused in glitter. What I have realized very quickly is that there is a lot of gritty, unglamorous work and struggle behind the velvet curtain. For example, the firm I’m working for, The Irish Modern Dance Theatre, comes off as…

Dancing through Dublin

Overall, I couldn’t have asked for a better first week abroad. The city is beautiful and alive with an inspiring energy. Thanks to all the program staff, adjustment has been very smooth and I’m already beginning to feel like a real Dubliner. It is true what they say, generally Irish people are very friendly, making…

Lessons from Paradise

  Throughout this experience, I encountered things I never expected to happen. However, by experiencing this program in this manner, I have learned many lessons and gained numerous insights. Below I hope to touch upon how this experience affected me. This experience has definitely challenged me in ways I have never been challenged before; as…

Dublin Dreamin’

  Hi there! The names Danielle and I am currently a sophomore at the College of Business Administration at the University of Pittsburgh. I am majoring in Marketing & Supply Chain Management with a Certificate in Leadership & Ethics. Recently, I have been applying what I learned in the classroom in numerous internship experiences. I…

Meet the IIP Student Bloggers for Summer 2018!

Welcome to the International Internship Study Abroad Program! IIP Blog Overview The International Internship Program (IIP) is a unique study abroad opportunity that allows driven students to partake in a full-time, summer-long internship in one of six countries across the globe. Each IIP student participates in a program long blogging initiative to share their experiences with their…

Reflections from Paradise

While abroad, I confronted many different cultural and ethical norms. At first, before being in country, I was not sure how drastic of an impact they would have on my ability to complete my project tasks or on my overall experience. Once I was in country, however, I realized that these differences can play a…

Trying to get “yuh business fix”

This global service learning opportunity clearly presents a once in a lifetime experience. There is so much personal growth that I know can and will occur. However, along with such a high stake, unique experience such as this there are bound to be challenges. At the same time, I believe these challenges are what help…

Blog Post 1: Trini Six Begins

I am currently a sophomore Marketing & Supply chain major pursuing a Certificate in Leadership & Ethics. In addition, I may attempt to complete the German minor in the Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences. My professional experiences many involve internships I have completed or am currently completing. Previously, I have been a graphic design…