I’ve been home for about 2 days now, and I’m so grateful for this trip! It’s still surreal that it’s over. I keep on recounting different stories to my family and looking back we did so much within those 2 weeks. We flew home on Friday and that was a story within its self. We…
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Home from Ireland!
I am back in Pittsburgh after a long flight! I had a great time in Ireland, but I am happy to be back home. I had a long weekend of traveling to Denmark, Sweden, and London. All of these places were beautiful and so much fun to visit! Looking back on the two weeks that…
An Irish Goodbye!
I landed in Pittsburgh International Airport on Friday night and I have spent my time since sharing photos of Ireland with family, sharing my favorite memories from the trip, and reaching out to friends I made along the way in Dublin. Plus3 Ireland was such an amazing opportunity, and I’m so appreciative that I took…
Irish Gab-Bye
These past two weeks in Ireland have been two of the best weeks of my life! The memories and friendships I have made on this trip will last a lifetime! I have learned so much about Ireland’s history and culture. I have also learned a lot about myself through this trip as it was my…
Thanks a Million
I am so happy I got the opportunity to visit the amazing country of Ireland. Not only was this my first time out of the country but I gained lots of insight on global culture. One of the biggest takeaways for me is the importance of relationships. Being able to walk up to a stranger…
Final Goodbyes
One thing I definitely wanted to do during my college career was to study abroad. However, I never expected Ireland to be the place to do so. Coming into this trip, my expectations for Ireland were pretty low. I barely knew anything about Ireland and what it has to offer from the business side to…
Over too soon…
I can’t believe we are already back home but it was definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity. Going into this experience I was excited to learn about a different culture and make lasting memories but it turned out to be more than I could have ever dreamed of. I not only learned a lot…
Connecting Through Technology
Finally, on the last day we visited my group’s company FoodCloud. I loved this site visit simply just because of the valuable work they do. FoodCloud has been able to use technology to connect charities, retailers, individuals and other food banks to help reduce food waste. FoodCloud believes in supporting the communities around them by…
Building a Network
Today, we heard from a speaker about networking at Griffith College. We learned a few techniques and how to use them to expand our network. I think two of the most universal networking techniques are preparing ahead of time and having a good online presence. He emphasized how to create a more professional LinkedIn profile as…
The Time of My Life.
Despite the cheesy title, it is one hundred perfect true. I went into this trip with little to no knowledge of Ireland, a semi confident business mindset and a few friends. NOW, I have a whole new outlook of business, ten plus new friends and a new potential favorite spot in the world(for now). Although…
Working as ONE
Today was our last site visit to Food Cloud, an amazing company dedicated to bridging the gap between retail business and charities. Their mission to minimize food waste while making an impact on those facing hardships. Through their commitment and acts of generosity, they have become an essential part of the community, expanding their brand…
An Irish Goodbye
THANK YOU IRELAND! Studying abroad is an incredible opportunity that opened the door to my personal growth, academic abilities, and cultural understanding. I feel blessed to be a part of the Plus3 Ireland program during the summer of 2023. It was an experience of a lifetime that I will never forget. The program provided unique…
Irish I Was Still Abroad
It is crazy that I’m on this website writing a blog when I didn’t have a day of site visits and tours. Instead, I spent today in Pittsburgh and at my home in Youngstown, Ohio. When I think about our trip, I think of how much I have enjoyed being out of the country and…
Dublin’s Grand Finale
I’m sitting at Dublin airport with an eight hour flight ahead of me. I’m not sure where these last two weeks have gone but I’m pretty sure I’ve lived a whole year during them. Nine months, at least. Maybe I’ll have brighter epiphanies about my time in Ireland when I’ve caught up on sleep, but…
Plus 3 Ireland: THE Trip of a Lifetime
I remember back in the fall when I first heard about Plus3 from a friend, I thought it was a cool thing that the school offers, but never did I think it would be something that I now consider one of the best decisions I have ever made. I did not know what to expect…
Irish Farewell
Now that I am back at my home in York, Pennsylvania, I have had the time to truly reflect on my experience in Ireland and the memories I made as well as the things that I have learned. When looking back on the trip, I can identify my personal growth as coming from three major…
Thursday, May 18th
For our last company visit of Plus3 Ireland, we were able to visit FoodCloud! FoodCloud serves a purpose very similar to 412 Food Rescue here in Pittsburgh; their mission is to combat food waste and its harsh impact on our environment, and they do so through technology and by matching businesses stuck with food surplus…
Departure with GRÁtitude
Waking up early, boarding a bus, and waiting at the airport for the plane, I was in a weird bittersweet mix of emotions. Looking out of the window on the way to the airport, I knew that this was the last time I would see the rolling flat hills of Ireland, bordered by stone walls…
My Final Thoughts On Study Abroad
Ever since we have landed in the US, I have been thinking about my time in Ireland and what I have taken away from it. I am incredibly grateful for the experience and valuable life-lessons that I was able to gain throughout our various site visits, I realized that this was a once in a…
Irish Exit
Leaving Ireland was bittersweet for me. I am writing this from my hostel in Amsterdam 2 days after leaving Dublin. I am so excited to continue traveling around Europe, but I definitely will miss the beautiful landscapes and vibrant culture that Ireland had to offer. I had an amazing trip full of company visits, tours,…