Reflecting back in Pittsburgh

Reflection on my two month internship in Ireland is very interesting to me. I ended up having more experiences in that time than I thought I would have which is one of my first takeaways.  The way the time passed for me while there was something I hadn’t experienced before. I found it quite strange…

Reflections of Dublin

As I am writing this blog post, it has been about a week and a half since I finished up my internship at D-Light Studios and left Ireland. Over time I have realized that I am someone that does best with a consistent routine and habits, so the switch to my usual life at home…

My Growth in Dublin

Looking back at my experience in Dublin, I realize how much I have grown this summer throughout this internship program. After fully relaxing from months of talking to new people, navigating an office workplace, visiting incredible places, and overall making a new life abroad, I now come back to reflect. Personally, I believe I grew…

Back Stateside

As I settle back into life in the USA after an enriching internship experience in Dublin, I find myself filled with gratitude for the transformative journey I have embarked on. My time at patientMpower, a data analytics startup focused on monitoring chronic lung condition patients, has left a lasting impact on my personal, academic, and…

Farewell Dublin

I have officially completed the Dublin International Internship Program at The Grand Social. My time here in Dublin has finally come to an end. Saying goodbye has become very bittersweet. By the time I will be home, I have been away for 3 months, and I am staying in Ireland for a little longer with my…

Moving Forward

I have officially completed the Dublin International Internship Program at Pitt. After months of preparation, and two months of participation, it feels surreal to have finished my study abroad program. After being away for two months, it’s difficult to conceptualize the entire experience; I feel like I can only reflect on it parts at a…

Reflecting on Ireland

It has been nearly two weeks since I left Dublin, and I am already reminiscing on all the memories I made during my time there. Dublin greatly exceeded my expectations, and I am so grateful for the time that I spent there and the internship I worked at. Over the past two weeks of being…

Home from Dublin

This summer, I worked as a research assistant for an economics professor at Trinity College Dublin. Together with a team of researchers located around the world, we investigated the motivations and debate surrounding the Marshall Plan following World War II in the U.S. and the short- and long-term economic and political effects of that aid…

Thanks For Everything Ireland:

What if my phone stops working my second day abroad? What if I spend a really long time messaging Vodafone online to get my Irish sim card to work? What if I am not ready to leave? All of these questions were things I never thought to ask myself before traveling. All of which were…