After eight weeks, my study abroad program has come to an end. During my last week in Ireland I could see the finish line and the homesickness finally hit me. I think before that point the trip didn’t seem to have an end, so I did not let myself imagine being back home. But now…
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Success Story
Before coming to Ireland I have always had a deep drive to succeed in everything that I do. Walking into Dublin I didn’t exactly know what success in this internship would look like. There are so many different measures of success, but my standards have always been extremely high. That being said, I truly believe…
Never do Irish Goodbye
“Álainn – Pronounced awl-inn, is a versatile word for beauty in its purest form. It can describe the beauty of landscapes, people, or even abstract concepts, evoking awe and admiration in the Gaelic Irish language. The internet can be a confusing concept that is full of the unknown. One thing I can guarantee is that…
Irish Luck or Hard Work?
I have officially finished my last week of my internship. This last week I spent as much time with all my new friends and I spent as much time as I could walking around the city center. This past week I went to so many restaurants and was soaking up every last experience that was…
A Final Farewell!
I honestly can’t believe my time in Ireland is already over. These past two months went by so fast, and this whole experience is something that I know I’ll never forget. When I first got to Dublin, I had no idea what to expect. I was excited, but definitely nervous too. I genuinely remember feeling…
Our Final Countdown…
As we approached our very last week in Ireland, I made sure to prioritize my internship work while also spending as much time as possible with the friends I had made while abroad. It was weird knowing that after spending almost two months in the same routine, everything was about to come to an end….
Ode to Patrick and the Park
Somehow my time in Dublin is coming to an end. As I was taking the bus back from my last day at work, I stared out the window and thought about how I would never be doing this again. To have not just visit, but work and live in Ireland for two whole months has…
Week 7: wrapping up and winding down
This week, it really hit that my time in Ireland is rapidly nearing its end. I will never have this experience again. I can come back to Ireland, of course — I could even apply to another internship here; but it won’t be the same. The alchemy of my current experience cannot be replicated. Over…
Communication!
Working in Ireland has given me perspective on how work cultures differ between countries. I have noticed that communication levels at my work are much lower than is typical in the U.S. This could be because my remote position is atypical and is harder to have direct and constant communication. There are less opportunities that…
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