I’m gonna be honest, when I applied to Plus3 Ireland, the extent of my knowledge of Irish culture was pretty much leprechauns and pubs. I did the virtual Haller Global Honors Fellowship the summer of 2020, but I left that with a far greater understanding of consulting and its practices rather than the bits of…
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Long Time to Reflect at the Airport
Reflecting on the wonderful experience in Dublin and Ireland as a whole has a couple of solid takeaways. Before arriving, I knew the tech industry was crucial to Ireland; now, it seems even more integrated than I previously thought. Hearing Dr. Kelly talking about his personal experiences through the change in the education system, the…
Ireland, I Bid You Farewell
After having time to reflect on my trip to Ireland, I can confidently say that I have expanded my global perspective. Before departing on our two week excursion abroad, we had some classes where we discussed brief overviews of Ireland’s political, economic, social, and technological environments. As a result, before going on the trip, I…
Irish Free State of Mind
Technology has reversed centuries of emigration for the island. Consider the Silicon Docks, a reflective row of progress down the river Liffey. To paraphrase what Jane McDaid of Thinkhouse said in her AdWorld interview, perhaps Ireland was just at the right place (the European Union) at the right time (the Information Age). The country’s ability…
Thanks to Ireland :)…
Wow, it seems like just yesterday I was writing my evening blog post on the couch in my StayCity Apartment after one of our site visits or guest speaker lectures at Griffith college. I spent my spring semester preparing and telling people that “ I’ll be attending a two week study abroad experience in Dublin,…
Irish I Could Still be Abroad
Looking back on the two weeks I spent in Dublin, I definitely gained a more holistic view as Ireland that I would have never gained if I hadn’t participated in the Plus3 program. Before, I had almost no knowledge of Ireland’s history, culture, and economy, but after the several site visits, walking tours, and guest cultures,…
Back to Reality :/
Wow. It’s quite hard to believe that we’ve been back in the good ole’ U.S. of A for over a week now. It truly feels like I just left Ireland. Even harder to believe I’ve been surviving with barely any clothing for that long! To make a very, very long story short, after attempting to…
DUB → PIT
This Plus3 Ireland trip was quite an incredible experience (10/10 would recommend it). Sure, I did research on what the country is like before departure but getting to observe it myself was something else. Although I didn’t see it the first day we arrived (granted, I was sleep-deprived from travel), further exploration of the city of Dublin…
Irish Goodbye
Once I return from a trip, it’s hard to believe the experiences I gained actually happened. Plus3 Ireland was nothing short of an event-filled, successful trip. Going into it, I genuinely did not know what to expect, which could be explained by my poor packing choices. The moment we stepped into the Microsoft headquarters, I…
See You Soon, Ireland
I applied to the Plus3 Ireland program because I wanted to understand/experience international business. After spending two weeks in Ireland, however, I learned more than I could ever imagine. The knowledge and insights I have gained are something I would never be able to develop in a typical class setting at Pitt. Business aside, studying…
Back in the Garden State
Well, here I am back in New Jersey. Even though we got lucky with little to no rain in Ireland, I am happy to be in the summer sun once again. I didn’t quite know what to expect when I found out I would be studying abroad in Ireland for two weeks. I didn’t know…
Reflection on Plus3
The two weeks spent on the Plus3 trip in Dublin, Ireland is an experience I will never forget. Each day was filled with interesting people, places, and ideas to consider, particularly in the context of Ireland’s tech sector. Tech’s impact on the communities of Dublin was plain to see, particularly next to the parts of…
A Not So Irish Goodbye
After spending nearly 40 hours on our trip back to Pittsburgh with 22 of those hours being in the Newark airport, we definitely got our chance to say a long goodbye to Ireland. Now that I’m back home and well rested, I have begun to reflect back on our time in Dublin whether it’s on…
Saying farewell to a great two weeks
As our two-week journey in Ireland inevitably came to its close, I can officially say I am in my post study abroad depression. No more fruity pancakes, rainy weather turned beautiful, or even those crazy crying seagulls. Although I was quite nervous to embark on an adventure like PLUS3, I am so so grateful to…
Oh, The Places You’ll Go!
In a world where you can be or do almost anything, choose to leave your comfort zone. Being that this was my first time ever being abroad, it was anything but a dull moment. As the dust has died down from all the travel mayhem, I can’t help but feel nostalgic about fruity pancakes, getting…
Until We Meet Again!
As I reflect back on our trip to Ireland, I can’t help but be in awe of everything we did and accomplished. There were many challenges, but our perseverance and optimism led to a fantastic trip overall. We truly blossomed where we were planted! Seeing so many aspects of Ireland just makes me want to…
Until Next Time Ireland
Our trip home was nothing short of a disaster with multiple flight delays and misplaced baggage. Luckily, I had lots of photos and memories to sort through from the last two weeks which helped to pass the time. Looking back, I can confidently say that I learned a lot about myself and others as well…
Dreaming of Dublin
Looking back on my two weeks in Ireland, I have many fond memories. Within tjose memories, I learned so much, both culturally and professionally, and what I learned has developed myself into a stronger professional and a better individual. The tech industry in Dublin truly blew me away. Companies like Google and Microsoft had breathtaking…
Slán, Ireland!
For a short program spanning only two weeks, the Plus3 Ireland program surely exceeded my expectations and provided an incredibly insightful and enjoyable study abroad experience. 100% recommend for anyone considering it! I arrived in Dublin with a surface-level idea of Ireland’s entrepreneurial support system, corporate tax policies, and technologically advancing business landscape, and after…
Ireland Reflections
It’s amazing how we spent two full weeks in Dublin and I still feel like I didn’t even discover half of what it had to offer. This trip was an amazing experience that not only allowed me to explore the country but also learn more about the growing technology business landscape of the country. It…