AIFS Abroad: Intern Abroad in Ireland

My internship placement was fantastic. It was exactly the kind of work I wanted to get into with a great family-like company culture. Despite the longer commute, I was given guidance from GE on how to negotiate a schedule that worked out for the both us and it worked out quite well. The range of exposure that I had with the market research agency really solidified my inkling of wanting to pursue a career in it. The support that I got from the staff was so helpful when transitioning to Dublin. From social events, to food and drinks, to having a direct contact in case of anything really helped me feel more at ease during my time abroad. Peter, Lara and Halle all showed that they cared and went out of their way to make sure we all got the experiences that we wanted this summer. I can't recommend international experience enough! Do it with GE :)

I had the absolute pleasure to have interned with a non-profit organization during my stay in Dublin. Through my internship site, I was able to travel around Ireland in efforts to manage and execute volunteer projects in communities in need. My internship allowed me to put my leadership skills to the test, which oftentimes was difficult for me due to fear in leading large groups of professionals. After two-months of being put in leadership positions, I have gained confidence in myself, of which is a skill that will be useful in my roles in my extracurriculars in my university and in future employment. I have gained a new insight into the Irish life which has allowed me to broaden my cultural perspectives. Global Experiences could not have given me a more fulfilling placement and experience in Dublin than the one I had!

I loved my whole experience in Dublin with GE! The application process was dedicated to finding out my interests, personality, and goals to find an internship that was perfect for me. I loved my internship and the amazing people I got to work with! The GE leaders in Dublin took great care of us if we ever had any questions or problems, and they held several events throughout the program to help us discover new events/places in Dublin and around Ireland. Living in Ardcairn House was also great - the staff were friendly, you're walking distance from city centre, and you get your own room! The GE team, the amazing new friends I made in my program, and my internship truly made me feel welcomed and I can honestly call Dublin my second home. I would definitely recommend GE and studying abroad in Dublin to anyone who loves culture, adventure, nature, and maybe a drink or two!

I absolutely loved my experience and wish I could do it all over again every day since returning back to the States. From the people to the complete immersion, I felt like a "Dubliner" by the end of my internship. I still am fortunate enough to keep in contact with some of my colleagues I worked with over the summer. I built friendships that will last a lifetime. I am grateful to have had this experience! In and out of the office, I learned a lot about Ireland, in general, and about myself. Yes, it was the summer but I did not mind getting up and going into work. I was always greeted with a friendly "Hiya" and felt like I belonged. The other girls in the program also made my experience so special and fun. We grabbed drinks after work and traveled together on the weekends. I loved every minute! Thanks a million, Global Experiences!

I had the best experience I could have had in Dublin. I felt right at home in the city. It was also a great location to travel around Europe on the weekend as our group did this Spring. Lara and Peter (the global experiences team in Dublin) are always there if there are any questions or concerns. I was a business administration intern at a company with sustainability values which fit right in with my interests. This program helped me to grow as a person very much. Working in a a different country is an experience that helped me to learn a lot about myself. The housing just changed for this program as well and we all really liked it. The people that I met in this program were also amazing. If you have this opportunity, I would go for it! It was truly one of the best three months of my life.

For spending three months abroad I could not be more pleased with choosing Dublin! It was an amazing city with access to many tours to visit all of Ireland. Along with having many adventures to take on in Ireland, it allowed amazing access to visit other European countries for decent prices. Some of the places I visited which I got to go for a decent price were: London, Paris, Spain, and Rome. Which were all also short flights from the Dublin airport being a pretty central location for being able to visit the other countries. The internship was such an inspiring and educational experience! I truly learned a lot and could not have asked for a better internship, co-workers or supervisors. The events provided by global experience were also wonderful! They really helped to meet everyone else in the program and really helped me to settle in! The coordinators were also very helpful and were always there for anyone, even if it was just to talk.

I had the opportunity to intern with the Fianna Fail party in Dublin, Ireland for the spring semester of my sophomore year of college. At first, I was nervous being so far away from home and leaving everything I had known behind to start new for three months, but honestly it was the best decision of my life. I wish I could go back and tell myself to not get nervous and to get excited for the best three months of your life. Even if you are the slightest bit hesitant about GE just take the jump and do it. I am so grateful and glad that I had this opportunity and went for it and could not recommend this program enough. Everything about this program was perfect: our housing was amazing, my internship was perfect, and the city of Dublin Ireland was fantastic. I truly will remember this trip for a lifetime and would not be where I am without them that is for sure.

Participating in this program was the best decision I have made in my academic career. Getting real work experience while exploring a new country (plus a few others on weekends) was an experience I could not pass up. The internship that Global Experiences placed me with was a great fit and I feel it has solidified the career path that I wish to take. The trips that were planned for us through GE were so much fun and they housing accommodation they placed us in was wonderful! The Global Experiences staff, specifically Sara, Lara, and Peter, were so helpful from the very first step of application all the way through the end of my internship. My fellow GE interns have become my second family, and the great city of Dublin has become my second home and I highly encourage anyone considering this program to go for it!