Whenever I speak of Paris, people always assume I am on vacation mode. “Wow, Paris! Enjoy your holiday.” Every time someone says something along those lines, I can already tell they are imagining me posing in front of the Eiffel Tower with a giant croissant in my hand, or painting in front of the Seine…
Tag: Summer 2026
Belfast: Where Every Street Has a Story
Our first two days in Northern Ireland have been great. The kind of great where you look around and think, “Okay, this place might actually be cooler than I expected.” I knew Belfast would have history and scenery, but I didn’t expect it to feel so alive, or for every neighborhood to feel like it’s…
More Than a Stop Along the Way
As our time in Donegal continues, I have started paying closer attention not only to the places we visit but also to the people experiencing them alongside us. Throughout the week, we have seen tourism take many different forms, from the lively atmosphere of the Downings Festival to the scenic pull of the Wild Atlantic…
Ahoj, Praha
This is my final post from the program, and I want to begin it by thanking the donor whose scholarship made this summer possible. Spending a summer working in Prague was not something I could have done on my own, and I hope this post gives you an honest picture of what that support turned…
Time Flies: Work-Life Balance
Somehow there are only four days left in Haller, and I couldn’t be any more surprised. I know I’ve said this before, but it’s almost as if it was just yesterday that we landed in Belfast and met up with Conor. Yet, it couldn’t be more true. We’ve done many things over the last two…
Embracing the Unexpected
After spending the past several days exploring Northern Ireland, I thought I had begun to understand how much the landscape shapes the identity of a place. However, our travels through Donegal have shown me that the landscape cannot really be separated from the weather that defines it. Over the course of just two days, we…
Until Next Time, Seoul.
Reflecting on my overall experience in South Korea, I can confidently say that this has been one of the most valuable things I have done in terms of personal and professional development. Two months ago I stepped off a plane into rush hour traffic without knowing what to expect. Now back in the States, I…
Until Next Time, Dublin
When I first arrived in Ireland, I was excited but also nervous about being in a completely new country and navigating an unfamiliar environment. Now, I can confidently say that this experience has helped me grow in more ways than I expected. I am incredibly grateful that I had the opportunity to spend my summer…
A Sweet Goodbye
My last week in Dublin went by much faster than I expected. After spending the summer getting used to a new city, meeting new people, working at my internship, and traveling around Ireland, it felt strange knowing that I only had a few days left. I wanted to make the most of my time, so…
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