This week marks about a month and a half into my study abroad semester in Ireland! I have really loved getting to know Dublin and Ireland in general. This past weekend, I visited Cork—another city in Ireland known for its food and its proximity to Blarney Castle and Gardens. I spent about two days exploring…
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First Few Weeks at Trinity College Dublin!
This is my third week of classes at Trinity College Dublin! While in Ireland, I am taking 3 classes and working in a part-time hybrid internship at the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI). The three classes I am taking are Introduction to Fixed Income Securities and Alternative Investments, International Finance, and Business in…
Hello from Dublin!
Hi everyone! My name is Maddie McCann-Colvard, and I am currently studying at Trinity College Dublin this semester. Back at Pitt, I am majoring in Finance, minoring in Studio Arts, and earning certificates in Leadership & Ethics and Nonprofit Management. I chose this combination of academic interests to reflect my long-term career goal of working…
ACRI – Final Thoughts
Overview When I first heard about the Appalachia Regional Resilience Consulting Project, I was especially interested because of my personal connection to the area. While I am not from a small town myself, my parents come from a small town in North Carolina. Earlier in their professional careers, they ended up moving to the Philadelphia…
Final Presentations and Returning to Fayette County
Experiences On December 6th, the Business cohort along with the other ACRI cohorts (Sustainability, Urban Studies, and Political Science) returned to Connellsville to present our final deliverables to the community. Our community partners, the Fayette County Cultural Trust, graciously hosted us at the Connellsville Canteen where we were able to gain valuable feedback from the…
Visiting Fayette County
Overview On October 3rd, 2024, our cohort embarked on a 3-day journey to Fayette County with the aim of gaining a deeper understanding of the area and its unique needs. We visited three major towns: Connellsville, Uniontown, and Brownsville. This trip was an incredible experience for both me and our cohort. The people we encountered…
ACRI Project: Introduction
Hi, everyone! My name is Maddie McCann-Colvard, and I am a Junior at the College of Business Administration at the University of Pittsburgh. I am majoring in Finance, minoring in both Economics and Studio Arts, and pursuing a certificate in Leadership and Ethics. On campus, I am actively involved in several organizations: I serve as…