Today marks the second day of being in Northern Ireland. After landing at the Dublin Airport, we met Conor, the program director for the Holy Trinity Youth Center. He took us to our hotels in Belfast to get settled in, and then we interacted with the children there and today. I played soccer (or football)…
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The Stories We Choose to Tell
As our time in Northern Ireland continues, I have begun to notice that every place we visit tells a story. Whether that story is shaped by dramatic landscapes, centuries of history, or difficult moments of conflict, none of these places simply speak for themselves. Instead, each one has been carefully interpreted by guides, museums, and…
First Impressions of Northern Ireland
After nearly two weeks of preparing in Pittsburgh, finally arriving in Northern Ireland felt like the moment everything we had been working toward became real. For days we had discussed history, community development, and the importance of understanding a place beyond what could be learned through research alone. While I expected Northern Ireland to be…
First Days: Arriving in Belfast!
We’ve finally arrived in Belfast after an honestly pretty refreshing flight! Though the food on the airplane was lacking in some regards, it was still an extremely pleasant experience because of the amenities and rest we were able to get on board. Right when we landed, we were driven to a Youth Center, where we…
First Two Days in Ireland – Belfast
After spending 25 hours awake from the airport to a full day of fun activities and tour visiting, it has been a bit exhausting to say the least. But nonetheless, I really enjoyed my first day here in Ireland. Firstly, I noticed how much the air quality drastically changed, it feels much more refreshing than…
Welcome to Ireland!
Hello from Northern Ireland! It’s been a delightful two days here already, and I’ve already been exposed to a great deal of Irish culture and history. After the overnight flight, we drove to Belfast to stay at our hotel for these first few nights. Belfast is a very different city from what I got used…
Final Days of Pittsburgh: Cya Ruskin Hall
Today, we went on a hike through the Southside Slopes. It’s a steep residential area in the heart of Pittsburgh, and we managed to capture the best views of the city. Later that day, we went to see a Riverhounds game. It was my first professional soccer game, and the crowd was electric, even though…
Last Day Before Ireland: PIT –> DUB!
Today’s finally the day that we go to Ireland! It’s extremely wild how fast time goes by when you mix rigorous academics, professional development, and (of course) fun together in a program. It felt like just yesterday that we drove to Pittsburgh and settled at Ruskin Hall, and it’s crazy to say that I’m writing inside…
Till we Meet Again Pittsburgh, Ireland Here We Come!
As our two weeks in Pittsburgh come to a close, it is bittersweet to know that I’ve learned so much in a matter of little time I had here. I’ve learned to navigate through campus quickly, which hours are the busiest for Starbucks, what food places take panther funds, managing blog prompts/case studies while also…
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