AIFS Abroad: Intern Abroad in Ireland

Dublin is fantastic and I had an enjoyable time that I wouldn't change for anything. I loved the day to day ability of commute and going from one museum to another between work and play. I would not have changed this internship for anything.

My summer in Dublin was exhilarating, terrifying, liberating, and eye-opening. This was my first trip overseas, as well as unaccompanied, and I wouldn't have had it any other way. I was able to make some of the closest and dearest friends, as well as gain amazing experiences in my profession. The location of Lad Lane Apartments made my commute to work a gorgeous 20 minute walk that I cherished every single day. My weekends were free to travel to neighboring countries or spend time discovering the remarkable nightlife Dublin has to offer with the other interns. I'm still in contact with a handful of the interns from this program, all of which comment on how much we miss the camaraderie that Lad Lane had. It was very much a "dorm-room" feel which was so much fun. There are obviously pros and cons to a shared apartment, so keep that in mind. The planned day trips around Ireland were most enjoyable and I definitely recommend attending them. The country is so beautiful, and the scenery so dynamic, to get the most out of this program travelling is essential. The biggest issue or problem that occurred was the everlasting sun. It is so far north that the sun sets around 11 pm and rises around 4:30-5 am which is quite difficult to transition into after arriving. Other than that I had a fairly seamless trip. My internship with Fallon & Byrne was sensational, and the locals I met were some of the nicest people on the planet. I dream of the day I can return.

I went to Dublin for a marketing internship the summer of 2013 for three months. This experience is definitely the most notable life event for me so far where I just grew so much personally and professionally. My internship placement was exactly what I was looking for, it helped me develop a greater understanding of the marketing and advertising industries. I also had the chance to speak with people from all over the world and work with other interns from many different countries. The support from Global Experiences was on point from start to finish. Every question, concern or general confusion was alway answered and extremely helpful. My roommates were great, although we were there for the internship, we found time to travel around and explore. The friends I made then are still my closest friends today. An awesome experience all around.

This is my second time joining the Global Experiences team and completing another internship aboard. I must say this was the best decision. GE was great the second time around going over my growths since my first internship and finding the best match for me in Dublin. The support team here in Dublin is great, they are always there for you! i recommend the Global Experiences to everyone! believe the second time around was even better!

Dublin is a wonderful city to intern in. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. The city is fun to explore and before long, you know it like the back of your hand. My internship was similar to my background so it helped me to learn and grow professionally. It opened up many opportunities while I was in Ireland and also when I returned home. I talked about it in every interview my senior year, and it helped me land a job for after graduation.

Interning abroad in Dublin was a great experience for me. Coming back to school afterward, I definitely noticed a change in myself. I grew professionally as well as as a person in general. After visiting Paris for a weekend, I was very happy with my decision to intern in Dublin. Dublin is a big city, but with a small city feeling. I felt comfortable walking to and from work every day and in the apartment complex as well.

The Dublin internship was amazing! I had an incredible internship and, though it was full time, I still had time to travel pretty extensively. The support staff was great, and I made a lot of friends within the GE group!

I LOVE Ireland when I spend 2 months over there doing my internship. The food was amazing, the people were super friendly and would help you if you had any questions they would help. I want to go back now! My internship was extremely helpful for my career later in life. I met tons of new friends, that I still keep in contact with them to this day. I always recommend that you should go abroad when you get a chance to experience the difference between each countries. I went with my university and I have a special bond with the other students that also went on this adventure with me. We will never forgot all the grand times we had together in Blackrock. I learn so much from this program and the internship, I never regret going to this day.