This morning we headed off to Griffith College for the last time! We first had a lecture with a man named Rob Cullen on networking. Rob discussed networking styles, the importance of this skill, and some tips and tricks he has learned through his years. For example, we discussed some small details such as wearing…

Today was packed with two exciting site visits. We started the day taking the LUAS train out to the Microsoft campus. There we were greeted by an amazing building which has won multiple awards for its stunning architecture. We had the opportunity to ask the employees a variety of questions, one of which was about…

Today we were surprised when waiting for our bus and seeing what was basically a party bus pull up! Unfortunately I did not take any pictures of the inside, but it was laid out with tables of four and we were able to get comfortable for our trip to the other side of the country….

Last night we had the opportunity to go out and explore the Dublin night life a bit more. We spent some time at a bar called O’Reilleys, and then headed to a nightclub that was having latin night. After dancing for a bit, it was time to rest up for this mornings activity: the EPIC…

Today was one of the busiest days we’ve had so far. We were up and at em early in the morning, and off to our first stop, the town of Kilkenny in southeast Ireland. The weather was beautiful, and we were greeted by a castle, wonderful streets to explore, and lots of shops to visit….

This morning we had the opportunity to visit Guinness Enterprise Centers. Do not be fooled by the name, unfortunately this company is not beer related and there was no alcohol during our visit. Guinness Enterprise Centers supports entrepreneurs and growing companies in Ireland, providing them with connections, a workplace, support and assistance, and more. Something…

Today we had an enlightening tour of the docklands area of Dublin, where many major tech organizations such as Google and Indeed have set up base. We were given an much more in depth understanding of the history of this district and how it has grown with Ireland’s current business support system. We deeply discussed…

First and most importantly: I did have my first real pint of Guinness last night! It certainly was not my favorite beer ever, but it was plesant for sipping. I would NOT reccomend chugging it on your way out the door. Not quite as plesant. This morning we were off to Griffith College for a…

These first two days in Ireland have been so exciting as I try to take in everything and absorb as much information and culture as possible. Our first morning we were taken on a short but beautiful summit hike, and I was amazed by the number of people out for walks and runs along the…