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…
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Saying “slán” to Dublin
I am writing this blog on my first day back from my time abroad in Dublin, and it honestly feels so surreal. I am incredibly grateful for the experience, as well as all the help I have received along the way, which made this whole program possible. Study abroad has challenged me in ways that…
Healthcare in Ireland
Studying abroad in Dublin has given me more than just academic enrichment; it has opened my eyes to the variations in healthcare systems across different countries, especially when it comes to women’s health. As someone from Philadelphia and a student at Pitt, I came to Ireland expecting the basics of universal healthcare. However, I didn’t…
My First “Aha!” Moment
Fresh off the plane, my roommates and I marched confidently into our local Dublin Lidl to do our grocery shopping. “What could go wrong?” we had thought. While walking up and down the aisles and picking out my weekly ingredients felt very familiar, it was what happened afterwards that will continue to stick with me…
First Impressions of Dublin
I have officially been in Dublin for a week and a half, and it is safe to say that it is already starting to feel like home! Just in my short time here, I feel like I have grown both personally and professionally so much. My program focuses on History, Politics, and Social Change, where…
Ideas of the Island: Ireland & Beyond
Hello! Lauren here, with a reflection back on my 2 weeks spent in Ireland during the month of May. My program, Cultural Immersion in Ireland, consisted of largely outside the classroom experiences that allowed us to engage with the Irish land, culture, and people. In both Dublin and Galway, we experienced walking tours through the…
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 &…
Half Way In Dublin !
Community can simply mean a group of people living in an area together with commonalities. If that were the case, then my community in Dublin, Ireland is quite similar to my community back at school in Pittsburgh. I am surrounded by people my age, nineteen to twenty one, who are all in my major. Much…
Casey is headed to Dublin!
Hi everyone! My name is Casey Carter and I’m a rising junior majoring in Communications in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences with certificates in Digital Media and Sustainability. After graduation, I plan to pursue a career in advertising/marketing. In my free time, I enjoy spending time outdoors, trying new restaurants and coffee shops…