As we wrap up our time here in Ireland, I am soaking in all of the good memories, and today we took a super fun trip kayaking! I had never been kayaking before, so this was a brand new experience for me, and we were all going solo. It was a little scary at first…
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Ireland Wrap-up
Giving my final presentation was a really positive experience. It gave me the chance to share my ideas while contributing to a real challenge faced by the community. I was part of the financial group, and our job was to come up with ways to bring steady foot traffic to Carrigart year-round. Carrigart is a…
How Businesses Work Together in Communities
Today we had an interesting day that started off with a kayaking trip in Downings Bay. We had a great time and also had an interesting conversation with the founder of the company. He explained how he started the business, how it has grown over the years, how he opened numerous new locations, and how…
Kayaking!
Today, we delve into the heart of the local Irish economy, revealing how businesses and community organizations thrive by utilizing their deep-seated tradition. My day began with a kayak tour in Downings Bay, and it quickly became clear that this was more than just a scenic tour; it was a lesson in entrepreneurial resilience. The…
A Journey Like No Other
My experience delivering the presentation was an entirely positive and rewarding one, offering both a chance to share my ideas and to contribute meaningfully to a real-world challenge. As part of the financial group, our mission was to develop strategies that would increase year-round foot traffic in Carrigart. Carrigart is a small, but vibrant town…
Haller Diaries: That’s a Wrap on Ireland…
Wow! Four weeks flew by like nothing, and my time spent in Ireland went by like a flash. I visited so many jaw-dropping locations, hiked adventurous routes, and met so many wonderful people. As I reflect, I am saddened at the prospect of this experience ending, but nonetheless, I am grateful for all of the…
Culture, Myself, and Being American: Reflections of a Global Fellowship
When I first applied to the Haller Global Fellowship in Ireland, I had an idea of what it would be like, but what I had in mind was pleasantly surpassed in academic and personal growth, specifically over the last week in Ireland. When I decided to apply to this program and after meeting the director,…
Heading Home
As I reflect on the presentation that our group delivered at Gteic on Thursday, I am reminded of the month of preparation behind it. During the presentation it was great to see how much thought and effort was put into the presentation by each of us individually and to see how our suggestions worked together…
Goodbye Ireland
As my trip comes to an end on this eye-opening time in Ireland, I can’t help but wonder where the days have gone. It feels like only yesterday I was stepping off the plane, full of curiosity and anticipation. In the short time I have been here, I’ve gotten to see incredible landscapes, met inspiring…
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