Today in Dublin we took a bus tour and a walking tour around the city. Our tour guides explained a lot about the history of Dublin and all of the revolutions they had. Our first tour guide talked about Bloody Sunday, and how the rebels were more in contact with the United States than most…

As we were driving into Dublin, I noticed how similar it is to cities in the states. Everyone was out walking, biking, and taking public transportation. It reminded me a lot of a combination between Boston and Savannah, with the architecture and the various outdoor green spaces. My favorite part of the day is when…

While I am waiting to board the plane, I am overwhelmed with nervous and exciting thoughts. Nervous because this is my first time traveling overseas, but excited because I cannot wait to meet with our client and experience Ireland. I am most looking forward to presenting our research to our client, exploring the various restaurants…

I wish we had one more week in Pittsburgh! I thoroughly enjoyed meeting with businesses, organizations, and professionals while taking classes. One organization that had a large impact on me was Global Links. The work that they are doing is so important, and I wish I knew about their mission and programs earlier than this…

One aspect of Irish history that I am looking forward to learning more about is Bloody Sunday. Although there were not a lot of casualties, this was a major turning point for Irish culture and politics. Thirteen unarmed civil rights activists were murdered by British army paratroopers. Fiftyone years later, there are still many unanswered…

I do not have a relatively personal connection to Ireland, but I am extremely excited to experience their culture. I have not traveled abroad yet, but from the research I have done, the people in Ireland are very friendly, and the food is amazing. I am also looking forward to going to the museums and…

Blanket and Board is a company that sets up picnics for small and large parties around the Pittsburgh area. This type of business model allows for the founders to have strong relationships with their clients and create lasting memories through the personalized picnic experience. One opportunity that Blanket and Board has is expanding their customer…

Global Links is a nonprofit organization that strives to improve health in communities by donating unused materials to hospitals and care facilities around the world. A major benefit of their business model is that they are reducing waste by accepting donations from medical centers around the Pittsburgh area and redistributing them to communities in need,…