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Wednesday, July 30th, 2025

Kayla Cullinane: Ireland Week 8 (Eight Weeks but a Lifetime of Memories)

I can’t believe I’m writing this but here is my eighth and final blog entry from my time in Dublin. It’s hard to put into words just how much I’ve grown, both personally and professionally, during these past eight weeks. I’ve adapted to the way of Irish life, gained valuable insight into the field of addiction recovery, and built friendships that I know will last a lifetime. These past eight weeks would not have been as incredible as they were if not for the amazing people I was so lucky to spend time with each day. I very well remember […]

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Monday, July 21st, 2025

Kayla Cullinane: Ireland Week 7 (Pub Nights & Cliff Sights)

I am in disbelief that I am writing my blog for my 7th week in Dublin! I wish time here could slow down! Although the sun rises here around 5:30am and sets around 9:30pm the days never seem long enough to do everything I want to do. Once again I’ve had another incredible week here (I know I say that every week, but it’s true).  This past week my friends and I had some fun nights out at the pub. We went to Disndats, Fitzsimmons, and Ryans. I love listening to the live music while spending time with the amazing […]

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Monday, July 14th, 2025

Kayla Cullinane: Ireland Week 6 (Seals, Sunshine, and the Sea)

Week 6 complete! With each week that I spend here in Ireland I find my time to be even more exhilarating and exciting than the last. I’ve had another amazing week and feel so lucky for the beautiful weather and heatwave Ireland experienced. For the past week there has been a rare forecast of no rain and temperatures above 70 degrees. I definitely took advantage of this and spent most of my time each day outside or walking places instead of taking the bus. Since last week on Wednesday I’ve been spending time with my family and my boyfriend, Stephen, […]

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Monday, July 7th, 2025

Kayla Cullinane: Ireland Week 5 (Family, Fishing, and Fluffy Lambs)

Another action packed week here in Ireland has flown by with so many amazing memories and experiences I’ll remember forever. I am amazed at how quickly the time has passed here and I cannot believe it is already week 5!! I enjoy my weekly routine of working, spending time with good friends, and visiting more places I’ve never been to. As a whole, this experience has taught me a lot of self responsibility and independence in terms of managing my time well and making the most out of everything I do. With each week that passes, I feel more confident […]

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Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025

Kayla Cullinane: Ireland Week 4 (Concert and Castles)

I’m back again with another update on my recent adventures in Dublin! It’s been another amazing week and I can’t wait to share all about it. Last week at my internship I was able to spend the day with my boss meeting some of the clients they work with. I gained a lot of knowledge on appropriate ways to speak with those who struggle with addiction. We went to different clinics and homeless shelters around Bray Town to learn about the ways in which they provide support for individuals. I am so grateful for these opportunities and look forward to […]

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Wednesday, June 25th, 2025

Kayla Cullinane: Ireland Week 3 (Galway Getaway)

Another amazing week here in Ireland has just passed and I feel so grateful for all of the amazing experiences I’ve had and everything I have seen. I am enjoying my internship and gaining valuable experience working with individuals who struggle with substance abuse. This past weekend we took an amazing trip to Galway where we had a packed schedule but I loved every minute of it! Beginning on Friday, we started at the Cliffs of Moher. This is one of the most amazing views I have ever seen and we had the perfect weather this day with temperatures above […]

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