Today we went on three site visits, and they were all very different from each other as well as different from the companies we have visited previously. It was compelling being able to contrast between the companies that we saw today, because they were all centered around varying industries, allowing us to see the sectors…

Dublin is full of culture. In fact, the entire city is based upon the idea of culture and the relationships that are formed because of that culture. Our guest speaker in class today, Dr. Darren Kelly, told us how culture is based upon everyday human behavior that is embedded within someone – something untaught like…

After the longest day of my life yesterday, today was a great refresher. A good night’s rest got rid of any of the jet lag remnants within me. Today was a full day of exploring the city of Dublin, and it was amazing seeing all the prestigious sites and attractions that it has to offer….

We arrived in Dublin today, and with it being my first international flight, it was very interesting. To say that jet lag is a real thing is a bit of an understatement. It definitely affected all of us, especially me, because I didn’t get more than fifteen minutes of sleep on the six hour flight…

Today marks our last day in Oakland until we return for the beginning of the school year, and it’s crazy how fast time has flown and how close I’ve become with my classmates. I can’t wait to go to Dublin and see what else this program has to offer us. This morning we presented our…

Today was the first day in awhile in which we haven’t been out and about all throughout the day, going from class to company visits to lunch and so on. Instead, we were able to hear from a few guest speakers who spoke about different yet connecting ideas about the business world. Our first speaker,…

During our visit to KPMG today, we got to hear from representatives from yet another “Big Four” accounting firm. The visit started out with a presentation from Jim Heatherington, Director of Advisory for the firm. In his presentation, he spoke about globalization and the international aspect of the company, which he has major experience in….

Our day today was filled with all sorts of innovation. We started off with normal class lecture, learning about price and promotion, before hearing from two gentlemen from Pitt’s Innovation Institute. It was interesting hearing of a true entrepreneurial success story, as well as gaining advice on tips and tricks to make business pitches the…

Today we got to meet with Dr. John Wallace during our visit to Everyday Cafe. He spoke to us about the workings of social enterprises in the small community of Homewood and how he worked to make a difference in the lives of the people within the community. It was intriguing to learn about just…