Week 8- Successful Trip in Dublin

Well it is officially all over. The program in Dublin was a massive success. This last week was action packed. We were all just trying to enjoy our last few days together and in Europe. I also finished up my time in the Parliament. This was an enjoyable last week but I am also happy…

Conclusion Blog

It’s all over. The exploration of Europe, my internship, and my time at UCD have all ended. Things that haven’t ended however are the bonds I created in Dublin, the experience I have gained from working and living there, and the memories I have from living abroad. I have seen tremendous growth in myself across…

Week 7- Communicating in Letterkenny

We are in the final crunch now. I can’t believe I leave in less than a week. It feels like just yesterday I arrived and did not know anyone that would be here with me, and now I am leaving with lifelong friends. I am very sad to leave, but the memories will be with…

Week 6- Leading the way in Barcelona

Wow another full week of adventures has passed yet again. The clock is ticking on this trip and it is making me sad to think about. But I am going to enjoy each day to the fullest while I am here. Last Monday I went to a pub after work, and then went home and…

Week 5- Galway and Developing Skills

It’s hard to believe how fast this program is flying by. It feels like just yesterday that I arrived in Dublin. This past week I had a lot of fun (again) and also another week of working, although I do enjoy my work. On Monday I just had work and didn’t really do much fun….

Adaptation and Amsterdam

Another eventful week in the books! I spent this last week working as well as taking a weekend trip to Amsterdam. Last Wednesday, we went into Dublin and listened to some live music at a pub. On Thursday we actually went to see Inside Out 2 at the theater. Friday morning then, we flew out…

Dublin week 3- Dealing with Uncertainty

Another week has passed in Dublin! This was a week filled with fun and excitement. On Monday, I had the day off because they were still counting the votes from the previous Friday’s elections so I used the day to rest and recover from our London trip. On Tuesday I went to work and that…

Made Time to go to London

This past week has been jampacked with action. I started working, and I went on a trip to London. On Tuesday we went to watch a national soccer game between Ireland and Hungary. Although it was only a friendly match, it ended in a very exciting manner with a last minute goal by Ireland. On…

Preparing for Irish Politics

It’s only been a week?! But it’s going to fly by I think. While my internship doesn’t start until Wednesday, I have had a lot of fun this past week meeting so many other people and exploring Dublin. Highlights include a day trip to Glendalough and Kilkenny, live music everywhere, and just good times. Experiencing…