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Wednesday, June 25th, 2025

Zoe Bertram: Ireland Week 3 (An exhausting but exciting weekend!)

I was completely wiped out after this past weekend, but it was definitely the best one yet! Early Friday morning, we loaded up the bus and set off for Galway, with a stop at the Cliffs of Mohre along the way. The weather was gorgeous, and the cliffs were breathtaking. After a long drive, it felt amazing to finally stretch our legs and walk along the edge of such an iconic landscape. We hopped back on the bus and made a quick picture stop at The Burren, where my friends and I took some great pictures among the rocks. When […]

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Wednesday, June 18th, 2025

Zoe Bertram: Ireland Week 2 (Work and Play!)

After a chaotic first week in Dublin, I am finally beginning to settle in. I’ve adjusted to the time difference, feel more comfortable at my internship, and have found a routine that balances work, exercise, and fun. My internship has been going really well. My supervisor recently assigned me to a new research project with the National Women’s Council and the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland. Ireland is introducing a new auto-enrollment pension scheme that will automatically enroll individuals between the ages of 23 and 60 who earn over €20,000 into a private pension scheme. While this may sound reasonable […]

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Wednesday, June 11th, 2025

Zoe Bertram: Ireland Week 1 (My Chaotic Travel Journey)

The relief I felt when finally arriving in Dublin was worth the difficulties of my travel journey. I definitely did not have the easiest travel experience, to say the least. Originally, I was supposed to fly to Newark, meet up with a few of my friends, and then we would all fly from Newark to Dublin together. The first issue, because of course I was flying through Newark, came when I got to the airport hours before my flight, only to find out that my flight had been pushed back to depart after my flight from Newark to Dublin was […]

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