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Wednesday, June 18th, 2025

Sienna Hurd: Week 2 – From Grafton Street to Glendalough!

It’s been a busy second week in Ireland, and as I continue to explore, things are finally starting to feel a bit more familiar. My internship has been great so far. I’ve begun my project, so I’m always busy, and I’m beginning to become more comfortable around the office. My favorite part is that at 11 am, they have tea time, where everyone goes to the kitchen for a break, but it usually just consists of me and the other interns listening to the gossip going around the office. I’ve been getting familiar with Dún Laoghaire, where I work, and […]

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Wednesday, June 11th, 2025

Sienna Hurd: Week 1 – Welcome to Ireland!

Looking back and reflecting on my first few days in Ireland, there’s so much I’m excited to share. After taking the first night to recover from the long flight, we set out for a busy second day. After attending orientation and the campus tour, my roommates and I decided to go grocery shopping. We got on the bus and went to Aldi, which was only about a 20-minute bus ride away. We bought a variety of groceries, most of which were very familiar, except that all the chips (or crisps) came in unique flavors, which we were a bit wary […]

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