Since coming to Pitt as a freshman, I knew I wanted to study abroad. More particularly, I knew I wanted to work abroad in Ireland. The International Internship Program in Dublin was the perfect fit for this, serving as a 2-month internship where I was able to grow personally, academically, and professionally by living and…

This week my parents left Ireland, and I’m getting back into my old routine! Wake up, get ready for work, take the 1 bus to Violet’s Cafe, get my chocolate croissant, and walk 5 minutes to work! I am extremely happy (and surprised) that I get so excited to go to work in the morning….

It seems the beautiful weather is finally here to stay in Dublin after several weeks of rain, clouds and cold! I was a bit worried that the weather would never break despite my co-worker’s assurance, but for the past week, it has been blue skies and warm weather most days. I’m doing my best to…

Another week gone, another new place visited! This past week my parents were visiting me in Dublin, so we took advantage of the beautiful weather this weekend and drove west. While there, we visited the famous Cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands. Both were absolutely beautiful, and I was happy to get a quick…

And just like that, another week is gone! This past week was definitely a busy one for me. At work, I spent one day taking a course offered by my company, Public Affairs Ireland. It was a 3-hour course on the Freedom of Information Act of 2014. While this isn’t incredibly relevant to me as…

After being in Ireland for several weeks, I have learned so much about the differences between it and the United States. The cultures of both of these places do have similarities, but focusing on the differences allows me to not only appreciate the place I am visiting, but also my home. While in Ireland, I…

It is hard to believe I am starting the third week of my internship here in Ireland. It’s been an awesome trip so far with awesome experiences, great people, and amazing food! After battling through a rough cold in Ireland’s rainy weather, I feel much more adjusted and ready to tackle my internship this week….

Leading up to this trip, I was anxious about what my internship would hold, what my employer would expect of me, and how different the work environment would be from those in the United States. I was pleasantly surprised to be assigned relevant and interesting work that applies to both my major and minor (marketing…

My first week in Ireland has been busy, hectic, eye opening, and absolutely amazing! I am so thrilled and happy to be here living, working, and learning! One of the first activities I did in Dublin was have my interview for my upcoming internship. (beginning tomorrow!) This gave me the chance to use the public…