Our first visit to Carrigart felt different from anything I imagined back in Pittsburgh. We spent two weeks talking about this town, looking at photos, and trying to picture what it might be like, but actually being here made me realize how much you miss when you’re only hearing about a place instead of walking…
Tag: Summer 2026
The Quiet Parts of Donegal County
This morning in Fanad, it was clear how important Carrigart is to the people who live on the peninsula. Fanad felt peaceful and remote, but that also means everyday necessities aren’t always close by. Carrigart seems to act as the community’s main hub, a place where people can buy groceries, visit local businesses, access services,…
My Final Farewell
I still cannot believe that more than three weeks ago I was still doing my internship in a completely foreign country. Looking back on the time I have spent in Dublin almost makes the whole experience seem like something that never actually happened. The seemingly long eight weeks before the program ended up passing by…
What Two Months in Stockholm Has Taught Me
This summer, I had the opportunity to spend two months in Stockholm, Sweden to participate in the International Internship Program through the University of Pittsburgh. Throughout the course of this summer, I was a Finance & Data Intern for MyTelescope which is a small tech company based out of Stockholm. MyTelescope has created an artificial…
Bonjour : the Key Code to French Communication
Never forget to say “Bonjour” at the beginning of any interaction and a “Merci, au revoir” at the end. There are many stereotypes that French people are unkind, specifically Parisians. This is simply a result of different styles of communication across different cultures. One simple aspect that is overlooked so much but makes a massive…
Post-Trip
As I reflect on my time in Sweden, it is hard to believe how much I experienced and learned in such a short period. When I first arrived, I was excited but also a little nervous about living and working in a new country. I knew this experience would challenge me academically and professionally, but…
Leadership Goes Both Ways
Before this internship, if someone had asked me to describe my leadership style I would have said something about leading by example. However, I am not sure what that would have looked like in practice. What I actually believed was that a leader is the person who knows that should happen next and tells everyone…
Determining Success in Stockholm
This past week was my last week in Stockholm, Sweden. It feels weird being back home in Pittsburgh, but it also feels as though I had never left, despite spending two months over four thousand miles away from home. I learned quite a lot about myself, the direction that I can follow with my career,…
Adiós España
The International Internship Program gave me the opportunity to spend the summer in Madrid, a beautiful city in the heart of Spain where history, culture, and everyday life come together in a unique way. Thanks to the generosity of my scholarship donor, I was able to immerse myself in a new environment, gain valuable professional…
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