Before starting his internship. I had no idea what to expect and tried to keep my expectations low. I have never studied abroad before or been anywhere longer than two weeks. I knew that this process would change me in a lot of ways, good and bad, but overall could not make any predictions about…
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Week 8- Global Competency and Expectations
The last week of my time in Ireland was definitely the best time there. Knowing that we only had one week left encouraged us to go somewhere every night and soak up every second. On Monday I went to Doheny and Nesbitt with my friend and played cards all night. We also went to the…
My Summer In Ireland
Work Recap Thanks to the Nationality Room Intercultural Exchange Program’s Mary Campbell Cross scholarship and Pitt Business’s International Internship Program, I was able to live in Dublin, Ireland, for eight weeks this summer to participate in a full-time internship with georgeboyledesigns, a boutique architecture firm specializing in conservation and masterplanning projects. I was also able…
Dublin Week 7
Hi everyone, welcome to Week 7! This week was both exciting and busy. It’s the week before my final week here in Dublin, so I’ve been working on my last two assignments. It feels very bittersweet knowing that it is almost time to leave. Working for the Global Undergraduate Awards has been an amazing experience,…
Final Week in Dublin
My final week in Dublin was so bittersweet! On one hand, I was feeling excited to go back home and see all of my friends, but on the other hand, I couldn’t imagine leaving all of the new friends I made in Dublin, and having this summer experience draw to an end. On Monday and…
7/13 to 7/19 | Blinked and I Missed It: 8 Weeks Goes By Too Fast
7/13 | Sunday It was a rough start to the week honestly, Neila and I both woke up feeling very sick, which was unfortunate because we had planned a day trip to Belfast. Of course, it was the only day trip we had actually planned as well, with tours prepaid and set in time. Determined…
Dublin Darling: Week Eight
Hello from my final week in Dublin! I cannot believe this program has come to a close. I’ve had the most magical and rewarding experience here in Dublin and with my internship. It feels unfathomable to think that I’ve been here for eight weeks when it feels like I landed in Dublin just a second…
Reflection on my Time in Dublin
It is hard to believe but my time in Dublin and on this program has officially come to an end. It feels like just yesterday I was on the flight to Dublin extremely excited for the upcoming 8 weeks but also very nervous. I was nervous about all sorts of things. What if I go…
Eric Barbrack Week 8 – Global Competency and Expectations
In Ireland, at least from the experiences I have garnered, I feel as though success in work can be defined in several different ways. Obviously, if we hit goals, that is one clear way to define success. The goals for my company could be getting more matches, having more elderly homeowners sign up on our…
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