Hi guys, the day has come, the last blog post. It’s a sad but sweet day to post about this. After a very long flight and a long layover in the airport I had sometime to reflect on all the experiences I had while in Ireland. This Plus3 experience has taught me so much about…
Category: Plus3 Ireland
Community at FoodCloud
Hi guys! Today was the last full day in Ireland, I wanted to embrace the last pieces of Ireland before saying that final goodbye. Today was also our last site visit of the trip. At 1:15 we started our journey to FoodCloud which was a lot longer than I had anticipated. We took the tram…
Saying Goodbye
After a long flight, I made it back to America and I had some time to reflect on my experiences in Ireland. The past two weeks have been jam packed with company visits, sightseeing, and exploring the city. I feel like we definitely made the most of this short time, and there is so much…
Just Keep Looking
When going to Ireland, I had an overarching goal to learn, but secretly, I hoped to find a four-leaf clover. Having a four-leaf clover straight from Ireland has to be the most significant good luck charm of all time, and I was determined to find one. My grandma used to be able to walk into…
Last minute hurray
It was a late start to the day today because we only had our site tour at 1:15! So, that was a nice treat to sleep in, and we ended up ordering food from this Cafè. I got a smoothie with my favorite breakfast in the world – avocado toast with eggs. It was yummy….
5/17 – Networking
Today, we started out the morning with a trip to Griffith college where Rob Cullen gave a presentation about networking. While it was unique because going into it I wasn’t sure what it would be about. I thought though classes and various events we already knew how to network. However, I enjoyed the presenter’s banter…
A Trip To Remember and Cherish Forever
As today I fly back home from Ireland, there is so much to reflect back on. This has been one of the best trips of my life for so many reasons, and I am not sure if it will ever be topped. It’s definitely sad to leave. To start off, Phil and Meade are two…
Gab Goes Gaelic
Today was our last full day in Ireland, so we had to make it count! We started the day off early with a trip to the Kilmainham Jail. During the many tours we have done so far, all the guides have mentioned the fight for Ireland to become its own free state. More specifically the…
Not So Irish Goodbye
reflect on time here, learned ab self, skills learned, and how to apply to business in future As we pack our bags and fly home, looking back on the past two weeks feels like both forever and no time at all. While I can’t believe its already over, I was able to experience so many…
Wednesday, May 17th
While having a strong network is crucial for any business professional, the highlights surrounding work culture in Ireland has left the impression on me that this is significantly true, and essentially necessary, if you plan to work in Ireland. There has been a large emphasis on person-to-person business, and we have learned that cold calling…
Last but not least… FoodCloud
The Plus3 Ireland is coming to an end, and today was our last site visit. We visited FoodCloud, a nonprofit that stores and distributes surplus food, connecting companies with excess food to places in need. I learned a lot during the presentation and tour of the warehouse. FoodCloud has made itself part of the community…
Last but not least… FoodCloud
The Plus3 Ireland is coming to an end, and today was our last site visit. We visited FoodCloud, a nonprofit that stores and distributes surplus food, connecting companies with excess food to places in need. I learned a lot during the presentation and tour of the warehouse. FoodCloud has made itself part of the community…
FoodCloud’s Community Involvement
Yesterday we had a site visit to FoodCloud where we listened to a presentation on the background and success of the company. Food Cloud is an organization that aims to reduce food waste and alleviate food poverty by connecting businesses with surplus food to charities and community groups in need. One of the main aspects…
5/18/2023
Today we visited Foodcloud headquarters. I was very excited for this visit as this was my assigned company to research. Upon arrival, I had many questions about the business model and logistics of the company. Brian, our designated tour guide, was very knowledgeable about the company and its values. He had been volunteering there since…
Networking Survival Guide
Today Rob Cullen taught us the ins and outs of his “Networking Survival Guide”. He kept his presentation short but sweet, teaching us proper ways to greet people and network at events, while also discussing the best ways to communicate and conduct business with superiors. Adding to the livingness of his presentation, he threw candy…
Companies for Social Good
FoodCloud is a social enterprise devoted to fighting climate change by reducing food waste. By reducing the food waste, FoodCloud has successfully been able to improve both Ireland and countries abroad in which they operate. Although their main goal to reduce the carbon emissions from food waste, the more tangible benefit is that they help…
The Last Day
Today we only had one meeting where we went to FoodCloud. It was outside the city and they have many locations, so it was a process getting to the location. We had to take the Luas and the we walked through a neighborhood. When we got there, we were given blue vests to wear in…
Food for Thought: Community and It’s Strengths
It’s been a long yet short trip to Ireland, but to finish things off, we visited Food Cloud for our last site visit. Food Cloud is a food waste company based in Ireland that not only transports excess foods from companies to smaller businesses like local pantries, but also is pioneering various other initiatives to…
Food Wars: A New Hope
While Ireland is a country of magnificence and splendor, it would be wrong to ignore the country’s fair share of issues. Not unlike many countries around the world, drug problems, homelessness, and other difficulties are prevalent through the places I have seen. This fact is what makes companies like FoodCloud so important within Ireland. With…
Helping the Environment and the Community
Today we visited Foodcloud, a food bank here in Ireland who’s main focus is to focus on sustainability and protecting the environment through preventing food waste. Todays visit was very cool for me because I am very passionate about the environment and the huge impact that humans have on it without even realizing. I went…