Studying abroad in Ireland was honestly a life-changing experience for me, not just academically, but personally. Going into it, I knew I’d be learning about a different healthcare system and experiencing a new culture, but I didn’t expect how much I’d grow outside of the classroom. Being in a completely new environment where I didn’t…
Author: Sreya Padamati
Hello! My name is Sreya Padamati, and I am from Cranberry Township, PA. I am currently a rising senior at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing. After graduating in the spring of 2026, I plan to begin my career as a labor and delivery nurse. In the future, I hope to pursue graduate studies in midwifery as a Certified Nurse-Midwife.
Captivated in Dublin
My first true “wow” or “aha” moment while studying abroad in Ireland came on my second full day there. That was the moment it really hit me that I was in a completely different country, immersed in a new culture. The first day had been exciting, of course, but there was still a sense of…
Growing from Ireland
Before studying abroad in Ireland, I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. I had never traveled alone before and have always considered myself a homebody. I remember feeling incredibly homesick during my freshman year of college, even though I lived just 30 minutes away from campus. Despite this, I was determined to step out of…
Sreya takes on Ireland!
Hello everyone! My name is Sreya Padamati and I am going to be a senior at the University of Pittsburgh at the School of Nursing. I am from a town about 30 minutes away from Pittsburgh called Cranberry Township. I am very interested in labor and delivery and midwifery, and so I thought Nursing &…