Hi! Today is Day 4 in Ireland, and I can’t believe how much I am learning and exploring in Dublin! We had our first company visit today at Google’s Dublin location and we were lucky to have Dr. Kelly explain a bit of Ireland’s academic history and how it, was well as the business culture,…
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New(goolgler)
Today was an eventful and long day, but also a really fun day. We started this morning bright and early with a Docklands walking tour given by Dr. Kelly. Dr. Kelly and his family grew up in poverty, living in Ireland, and his life was pretty standard to the families living around him at that time….
Ghost Towns and History
Today, the group went to the Turkish side of Cyprus and visited a few different sites. One of the most profound things that I have experienced on the trip so far was visiting the Ghost Town in Famagusta. Learning more about how Greeks Cypriots were removed from their own homes during the Turkish invasion allowed…
Roses Galore
With a 7:00 wake up and a 7:30 departure from the hotel, day 2 started off bright and early. We gathered onto the bus and took an hour and a half trip to a flower hacienda called Jet Fresh. A hacienda is like a farm but it has a dining hall, living facilities, laundry, and leisure…
North of the Green Line
With Cyprus divided into the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and the Southern half of the country occupied by people of Greek descent, we have spent all of our time on the Greek side of the country. However, today we had the chance to visit the side of the country occupied by people of Turkish…
Day Three – Company Visit with Hoerbiger
Today marked the first of four days during which we would be investigating, and eventually presenting, our findings about our assigned companies. As a result, we toured two of Hoerbiger’s factories today. It was surprising to see that both had very completely different focuses and workplace environments. The first factory we toured was quite small…
A tale of two Irelands: the old vs the new
With a windy start at the Docklands, we learned about our tour guide, Darren’s, experience as a teenager in Ireland. It was much less comfortable than the life we grew up around, and he has seen Ireland’s social and economic transformation firsthand. The Docklands were still barren in the 2000s, with very few housing options…
Supply Chain and the Blue Growth Initiative
The Cyprus Marine and Martine Institute is a nonprofit organization located in Limassol and Larcana. The company is dedicated to driving sustainable blue growth. While the company has many initiatives, it mainly focuses on finding sustainable practices to protect the ocean. The first thing I learned about Supply Chain during our site visit to the…
Let’s make a deal.
Today we visited Famagusta which is located on the northern side of the island. This portion of the island has been occupied by Turkish rule shortly before Cyprus gained its independence from Great Britain in 1960. At the end of the Turkish rain, a border was left that split Cyprus in half. Learning about the…
Let’s Get Personal
Hi guys! Today is day 3 and today was my favorite day of the trip so far. This morning we went back to Griffith College for a lecture by the founder of TalentHub, her name was Ellie Doyle. I really enjoyed her lecture about what she does for a living. Essentiality she is a “matchmaker”…
Personal Brands of the future
Today, Ellie Doyle, the founder of TalentHub, gave a presentation about seeking jobs and personal brands. I really enjoyed her presentation especially when she was talking about resumes. She gave good advice to turn your 2D piece of paper resume into something that shows the recruiter who you are and making it come to life….
A Frankenstein System
Day two was packed with new knowledge at every corner. Especially the idea that Argentina’s health care is complex, just like the fictional character Frankenstein. Frankenstein was a novel written by Mary Shelly about a mad scientist who was able to bring a new creation to life through a scientific experiment. The new specimen was…
Days 1 and 2 in Ireland
My knowledge about Ireland before getting here was slim to none. Today marks the second day in this beautiful city; I am positively overwhelmed with how much I have learned and seen. After landing yesterday morning, I’ll be honest, I was exhausted and started to feel the effects of jet lag. However, after leaving the…
Day 2: Many Steps and a Sunburn
We’ve only been in the Czech Republic for one full day, but between our travel endeavors and our city exploration today, there have certainly been some highs, and, luckily, very few lows. For all of us, our travel day was longer than we wanted it to be. Despite the 21-hour-long experience with very little sleep,…
Another Day in Amsterdam
Today was a very eventful day in Amsterdam. I felt like I could see the city and get a tourist experience. First, we had a speaker named Karel Bockstael. He spoke on the effects of flying. As a business student who doesn’t know much about engineering, I found it interesting to see the behind-the-scenes of…
Ire-Landed
To call Ireland beautiful is an understatement. We started off our first day in Howth, Ireland enjoying the view of the Howth Lighthouse while walking through bushes of yellow flowers. After enjoying a delicious meal at the Wright’s öf Howth we ventured to CEA CAPA where we learned more about Irish culture. Our second day…
A Day of History
It’s been a day since we landed in Ireland! It was defiantly exhausting yesterday, but nothing a good nap couldn’t fix. Ireland has exceeded my expectations! We started the morning off with a hike off the coast and a 30 minute drive later we were in the heart of Dublin. I didn’t really know much…
Day 1: Arrival in Czechia
Our schedule over the coming weeks includes activities from company visits to city tours. For me personally, I am most excited for the walking tours we will do in Prague. I could tell from our first few hours here today that this area is special, and I want to be more familiar with it. There…
Day 2: Finally Arrived in Cyprus
After a 4-hour flight from Germany, we finally arrived in Cyprus. Unlike the U.S., the airport was very quiet and everybody seemed laid back and relaxed which was surprising for 3 p.m. on a Saturday. We were immediately told that the weather was a little bad for Cyprus which was pretty amusing as the current…
I hear Costa Rica calling🍌
Immediately after hearing about Costa Rica’s sustainability efforts, it gives me respect for the country, because that is something that is very easily overlooked. It makes the country seem progressive, and it is quite impressive that “Costa Rica produces nearly 93 percent of its electricity from renewable resources”, according to “Essential Costa Rica”. One way…