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…
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Goodbye Dublin!
Week 8 Recap It’s my last week in Ireland, and while I am very excited to go back home, I am going to miss a lot of things about this country. I was talking to one of my coworkers, and she said that I “just get it.” I think she was referring to Ireland itself-…
The Six-Month Reset
Week 7 Recap My penultimate week in Dublin has been calm and unassuming, aka a much-needed break from the typical chaos and overwhelm that comes with studying abroad. I did go out for pizza and drinks with a couple of my roommates halfway through the week, which was delightful because we had our slices outside…
Exploring the West Coast
Week 6 Recap This week at work, I had the opportunity to create an animation from a Sketch Up model for the very first time. While I’ve used Sketch Up for modeling before, I’d never explored its animation capabilities. My supervisors guided me through the basics of setting up scenes, determining transitions, and exporting the…
Quest in Budapest
Week 5 Recap After a few days in Dublin with Thomas, we left for an exciting weekend trip to Budapest, Hungary! The city was truly stunning and layered with historical context. As someone whose family comes from Eastern Europe, I was particularly excited to see a part of the world closer to where they grew…
Week 4: Addressing Cultural Differences
Week 4 Recap I spent the past weekend with my friend Elizabeth in Dublin, which was such a grounding experience. Elizabeth has been an anchor for me throughout my journey, so reconnecting with her in person felt like a full-circle moment. We explored the city, wandered through historic streets, and visited pubs like The Old…
My Introduction to Dublin
Week One Recap It’s only been one week in Dublin, and I already feel like time is running out! There is simply too much to experience, even with a two-month timeframe. I arrived at the Dublin airport early Monday morning, completely jet-lagged, depleted, and drowsy from anxiety. I had planned to take the Aircoach Bus…
Navigating Uncertainty in Dublin
Week Three Summary As I spend more time in Dublin, I am starting to notice more differences between the various neighborhoods, which previously all blended together. This weekend, I explored more of the inner city, north of the River Liffey. I saw the spire, of course, but also a great outdoor market where I bought…
Time Management In Dublin
Week 2 Recap My second week in Dublin is treating me surprisingly well! Despite the chaos of living in a different country, I have managed to maintain a decent routine for myself and find ways to feel “normal”. Firstly, I’ve maintained great contact with my family back home by spending time playing games with my…
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