Dublin Archive

  • The River Liffey in the heart of Dublin - a popular Global Experiences Internship destination

    10 Reasons to consider a Dublin Internship in Fall 2013

    When my colleagues asked me to write a blog about the top reasons to intern this Fall in Dublin, Ireland, I was flabbergasted. Did people need a reason to want to go to Dublin? Ireland needs no selling; she’s perfect. But for those who need a little convincing, here are the top ten reasons to intern in Dublin this fall.

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  • The group at the Guinness Storehouse!

    Enjoying An Internship Abroad in Dublin

    Global Experiences Dublin intern Lindsey Paxton shares her trips to the Guinness Storehouse and the famed Jameson Distillery to learn more about Dublin’s two iconic drinks! Yesterday morning, we got up early (for a Saturday) and headed off to the Guinness Storehouse. Once inside, I was...

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    Living and Working in Dublin’s Fair City

    Global Experiences’ Dublin Location Coordinator Dara give us her insight into living and working in the heart of Ireland: Storied Dublin.   Having lived and worked in Dublin as well as a range of other European cities I definitely think anyone who opts to come...

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    Reverse Culture Shock: Why Coming Home Can Be Hard to Handle

    Fall is coming. Stores are advertising  Back to School specials, the air is permeated with the crisp smell of earth, college football is gearing up (Go Gamecocks), and many of our GE interns have just returned home from an experience abroad. Coming home from living aboard is exciting,...

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  • Me with Edinbourgh Castle

    Adventures around Europe: Scotland

    It had now been four weeks, almost five weeks, since this summer internship has begun. I’ve been becoming accustomed to life in Ireland. While there are times that I’m reminded of living in the United States, it’s still exciting to say I’ve been living in...

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  • Donning Viking hats and preparing to go into the water.

    Céad mile fáilte!

    It’s definitely been an interesting two weeks in Ireland. The time has both flown by and dragged on. When I first arrived, I came to sunlight. That was an unexpected surprise, but a pleasant one. Here’s a tip for those of you who are flying...

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  • Cover of Fodor's travel guide for Ireland.

    Two Weeks ‘Til Dublin

    At the end of October 2011, I discovered Global Experiences and inquiried about an internship in Dublin, Ireland. Seven months later, I can say I have fourteen days until my internship begins! All I have been able to think about for the past few months...

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  • Person Holding Hire Me Sign in Crowd

    Host Employer’s Intern Review

    [Dear Global Experiences:] Well, what can I say about Chris, he has been fantastic. The guys here [at our radio station in Dublin] are already saying, “What are we going to do when he’s gone?” He has fit in perfectly with everyone here and works...

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  • Letter to Parent

    Letter to a Parent

    [Dear Concerned Parent:] I’m so, so happy you’re reaching out and asking these questions. Trust me, my mom was, of course, a little nervous when I threw out the idea that I wanted to work at an internship in Dublin for the summer so I...

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  • Dublin Doors

    Spotlight Alum: Kelsey Bradbury

    When/what/where was your internship? How was it? I worked for a start-up company in Dublin, Ireland. Because the company I worked for was still in the beginning stages, I was given a lot of responsibility, which was an aspect of the internship that I liked....

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