Since returning home from Dublin, the biggest emotion I’ve felt is gratitude. As I was at the airport with my friend Shwetha, I noticed that she wasn’t upset, but was rather hopeful and in awe of the experience we had. As she repeatedly said, “Oh, look at the places we’ve been”, I felt myself inching…
Tag: Summer2025
Out and About
Today, after our weeks of prep, we had the chance to visit Carrigart, and surrounding areas! We started our day up at Milroy Meadows Farm, where we got an amazing farm tour. We saw a young couple of farmers that have dedicated themselves to producing completely organic farming, as well as humanely raising the livestock…
A Few Days in Northern Ireland
My experience in Northern Ireland so far has been extraordinary. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed by Conor Largey and Eamon Feerick, both of whom grew up in Belfast and are deeply connected to the region. As members of Catholic families who support unification with the Republic of Ireland, they offered us a…
How Lucky Are We?!?!
It’s our final week in Dublin and the thought of leaving feels very bittersweet. I’m ready to leave and return to normalcy (I need to sleep), but I’ll also miss my friends and the new freedoms I had abroad that I didn’t have in the States. Dublin has turned into a second home for me,…
Smiling (and Squinting) Through it All!
This week started off slow (yet again) because I got super sick right after the Amsterdam trip. To no surprise, getting 4 or less hours of sleep, barely drinking water and eating, and traveling internationally is hard on the body. I’m having such a transformative experience on this program and I want to say yes…
Week 6 – IIP Seoul
Before this internship, I would have described my leadership style as very values-based. Through a variety of experiences, from leading Mini-THON and captaining my soccer team in high school to holding leadership positions in my fraternity, I’ve learned that I naturally lead through my values. I believe strongly in treating others with respect, making ethical…
Getting Lost (and Finding Our Way Back) In Amsterdam!
This week started off slow as I was quite sick after my Belfast trip from last weekend. I took it easy and rested for most of this week to make sure I was recovered before going to Amsterdam. On Friday night, my friends and I flew to Amsterdam! Once we landed, we were met with…
Week 5 – IIP Seoul
Another week is in the books, time sure is flying! This past Saturday, my friend Dan and I went to Waterbomb, which has to be one of the wildest and most unique festivals I’ve ever attended. Tens of thousands of people armed with massive water guns, dancing to live music while getting soaked for hours,…
Having a Blast in Belfast
This week at AllGo, we launched our Green month campaign for July. A major cultural difference I have noticed is a prominence in green behaviour, as opposed to green washing. The U.S heavily uses air conditioning, has incredibly car-centric infrastructure, and widely uses single use plastic. In Dublin, I have never used a plastic bag…
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