As an introvert, I feel like what I have always known as networking is something that is literally against my nature. Walking into a room full of people I have never met before sounds like something I would tell myself I wouldn’t be good at, but honestly after hearing Rob Cullen’s lecture, I feel more…
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One Auxillion Years
Today, Plus3 Ireland returned to Griffith College for the very first guest lecture of the program. Rob Cullen, the most well-networked man in the city, shared with us a little about how to network and why it matters for both businesses and individuals. Rob emphasized that it was not what you know or even who…
Restaurant Etiquette
Ordering food doesn’t sound complicated but in a foreign country it always brings some anxiety for me. My trip to Ireland has been no exception as figuring out how to navigate the Irish restaurant “etiquette” has been a bit of a learning curve. On our first day, a group of about nine of us went…
Out of the City
Stepping away from the capital city and exploring the other areas Ireland has to offer was a nice change of pace. However, the impact of tourism is ever-present. The sheep farm we visited, a functioning farm, has a realness to it ,but the part we experienced did not. Having a small percentage of a breed…
Cheers Ireland
I’m writing this blog in the Dublin airport to sadly head back to Pittsburgh. I thoroughly enjoyed my time on this program and I wish I still had more time to visit companies, interact with the Irish people and spend more time with my friends that I’ve made on this trip. I’ve learned a lot…
Irish It Wasn’t Over!
Well, here we are. It’s our last night in Dublin, and between trying to pack and get everything together for our early departure tomorrow, I’m reflecting on these past two weeks and everything that I have learned. Even though it didn’t start off the way we thought, the experiences I’ve had on this trip are…
Working in Dublin
During our visits to Google and Workday the term “imposter syndrome” was brought up. While at both site visits we talked to numerous employees and they all explained their experience with imposter syndrome. According to Psychology Today imposter syndrome is “a psychological term referring to a pattern of behavior where people doubt their accomplishments and…
“Imposter Syndrome”
On our site visit today with Workday. It is an ERP system for finance, human resources, and planning. We heard one of the workers mention imposter syndrome, which we also heard one of the workers at Google mention. The imposter syndrome is a psychological term referring to a pattern of behavior where people doubt themselves…
All in a Workday
We had another busy morning! Today we went to the Workday European headquarters. After a brief presentation on what Workday does and what the company is like, a panel of three employees (who all happen to be Griffith College alumni) came to chat with us about their college experiences and how they got involved with…
Exploring the Docklands
Hey hey! Today we took a tour of the Docklands- the old docks that are now the technological and financial hub of Dublin. Facebook, LinkedIn, PWC, Citi… these are just a few of the global companies who have their European headquarters in Dublin. Google also has an HQ there, and we were fortunate enough to…
Howth I Travel
The trip to Howth was great. A amazing journey to see the coast of Dublin after having seen the coast by Galway. The trip was relatively straightforward, as we met early downstairs then departed as a group taking public transport and walking. I greatly enjoyed the trip as it gave us the opportunity to see…
Howth Did We Get Here?
On our off day, we took a trip to the quaint little harbor town of Howth. Talk about blue skies, chilly winds, and good seafood! After strolling around the outdoor market for a bit, we made our way to Crabby Jo’s restaurant (try their delicious prawn tacos!) and explored the docks. It was the perfect…
Howth did I get here?
Today we traveled to Howth for the afternoon and spent a couple of relaxing hours walking around, enjoying the scenic views and getting a delicious fresh seafood meal. In order to get to Howth we had to take a bus, walk and take a train. I believe that I would’ve been able to navigate to…
So Much Moher to See in Ireland
Today we visited the Cliffs of Moher and Galway. During our time in Ireland I feel that it has been very obvious that we are tourists no matter where we go. We stand out as tourists because we constantly stop to take photos, walk in large groups, and our accents. Tourism Ireland is a website…
Moher Updates
Yesterday was my favorite day so far! We spent the morning on a bus driving through the lush green countryside. I loved getting out of the city and experiencing new parts of the country. It was really cool to be driving down the highway and see an old castle or medieval ruins on the side…
Eaton Innovation
Innovation has never been one of my greatest strengths. As I continue on with my career, I hope to become a great innovator, but more of someone who can see what the future holds. We talked about it briefly yesterday on how how Eaton is always changing. They embrace those changes to stay ahead of…
Another Day, Another Blog
Hello hello! Today was busy. We started out with breakfast at the Chorus Cafe and from there walked to Griffith College for the first time. The weather was stunning– warm, bright, and sunny (a major change from the dreary, rainy days we’ve experienced so far). I really enjoyed walking through the Dublin neighborhoods on our…
Arriving in Dublin
After being in Charlotte for three days, I was ready to get to Dublin. Upon arriving, I thought I was back in the Burg. It was that spitting rain we always get in our favorite city. Some of my first thoughts on the city of Dublin is that is has changed so much since I…
Rain, Rain, Go Away… First Impressions of Dublin
We’ve been in Dublin for about two days now, and let me tell you, it does not disappoint! From the cobblestone streets to quaint, quiet neighborhoods to the overcast weather, this city is slowly carving out a special place in my heart. My first impressions of the city… well, the weather is all over the…
We made it!
Well, I finally made it to Dublin! After another two hour delay and an eight hour flight, we landed in Dublin and wasted no time getting right to work. After stopping at our apartments for an hour to put our stuff away and freshen up after such a long flight, we headed to Chorus Cafe…