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Sunday, August 3rd, 2025

Week 2: Kilkenny, Glendalough, and Settling In

This past week, Max and I began to get settled in at Carraighill, and I started feeling more confident in the role. The content of the work is mostly new to me, but I’ve enjoyed learning new skills and getting to contribute to our project. Our coworkers have been incredibly kind, and I already feel more at ease in the office environment. I also think I’ve been able to contribute in meaningful ways this week. While working on the European asset management report, I spotted a few places in the report where the numbers just didn’t make much sense to […]

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Wednesday, June 11th, 2025

Week 1: Arrival and Introductions

I’ve been looking forward to this program for a few months now, having arrived this past Saturday (June 7th), so far Dublin has not disappointed. I’m currently living on the campus of University College Dublin (UCD), and it’s quickly becoming a comfortable home base. The campus is beautiful, and is a nice retreat from the bustle of downtown. Adjusting to life here has been familiar, reminding me of the time I spent going to school in the UK, which I’ve really appreciated. It’s been nice to feel like I can help other people learn how to navigate living abroad without […]

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