I have wanted to travel to Ireland for a long time. My ancestors on my dad’s side came to the US from Ireland, so I am very interested in seeing the country and learning more about my heritage. So, when I heard about this two-week trip to Ireland I was immediately interested. Once I had…

Blanket and Board is a very innovative and unique idea. They offer a wide range of products from picnics for two all the way to wedding and engagement parties. They also definitely have the possibility of many repeat customers, which is a good way to ensure steady revenue. On the other hand, one weakness of…

One benefit of Global links model for their program is that they are able to reduce waste in the US while also helping people in need in developing nations. By donating unused medical supplies that would otherwise be thrown away, they are preventing a lot of waste from entering US landfills in the Pittsburgh area. On the…

The playlist I enjoy listening to is called modern rock. It helps me focus on whatever task I need to and focus for long periods of time. As an undergrad business major, I’m looking forward to studying the stock market. I have had an interest in the stock market since my junior year of high…

One issue with competing pressures is that companies will only think about what’s best for themselves, not any other stakeholders. They are less likely to consider their social impact on things like the environment. In the case of Parmesan cheese, the companies that produce in Parma, Italy have the most authentic product, so they want…

One example of social entrepreneurship is a program run by the eyewear company Warby Parker. In this program, for every pair of glasses purchased, a pair is distributed to someone who needs them, according to pce.sandiego.edu. The mission of this program is to provide glasses to people who can’t afford them. In my opinion, the…

My main personal goal for this program is to explore Ireland, a country I have never been to before. I have Irish heritage through on my dad’s side of my family, so I am very excited to see Ireland and learn more about their culture. Another personal goal I have for this program is to…

I’m Patrick Monahan and I’m an incoming freshman in the Pitt Honors College and the College of Business Administration. I am currently planning on majoring in finance or accounting, but I have not officially made a decision yet. I hope to also pursue a certificate in another field such as supply chain management. I currently…

The largest business opportunity I see for college sports in general is to promote sports other than football. As the gobankingrates article stated, college football brings in more money than the next 35 college sports combined. Additionally, football makes almost 4 times as much revenue as basketball, the second highest revenue-producing sport. So, the marketing…