In my time here so far, my opinion and view on Dublin as well as Ireland has changed vastly. I knew it was a hub of tech commerce, but I was under the impression it was a country with a rigid culture and an extensive history. In reviewing everything I have seen and heard, I am now much more aware of its relative infancy. Shadowed by Britain and under its rule for hundreds of years, Ireland has used the past century to rapidly develop its economy and infrastructure in ways it was previously unable. I quite enjoyed Dr. Kelly’s reference to the movie “Big,” in which the main character finds themselves taken aback by their newfound power. Dublin specifically has reaped huge benefits, with tech giants flocking here to take advantage of the tax rates. Subsequently, a youthful and highly educated workforce followed. A booming economy and the culture revolution was on full display as we visited Thinkhouse, a marketing agency specifically focused around the Irish youth. Tasked with keeping up with a population which a third of is under 25, they must attempt to pin down which strategies and marketing ploys will succeed in a culture which is constantly evolving. The benefits of this rapid development is the obvious economic benefit, a massive boom allowing more and more growth in the country. This does, however, come with unfortunate cultural impact. The traditional Irish identity is quickly fading, and a newer culture is yet to solidify itself. In short, I sympathize with Thinkhouse, but they displayed a phenomenal portfolio and grasp on the current market. One discovery I had today which I particularly enjoyed came from Dr. Kelly’s talk, in which he detailed how Ireland’s shift essentially began from a lack of educational resources available. This led to highly skilled workers leaving the country in search of better educational institutions and jobs, prompting the government to intervene and attempt to provide sufficient universities. I reflected and realized how I took for granted the vast array of universities available in the United States. Overall, quite an interesting day with a ton of cultural evaluation!