Stint Ireland: Internships in Dublin

As a returnee to living in Ireland, Stint was exactly what I was looking for. Having studied abroad in Cork in college, I was keen to return to Ireland. As a graduate I was looking for work experience that would allow me to explore the career path I'd chosen. Stint provided me with an excellent internship with Coastwatch as well as a house in a gorgeous part of Dublin to call home.

My internship with Coastwatch was exactly what I was hoping for. I spent my time hands- on in the field conducting eco-audits, interacting with the public raising awareness to environmental issues, as well as attending workshops and conferences. I learned so much from Coastwatch in just three months and really enjoyed my internship. It definitely gave me the motivational drive I needed to pursue a focus in the environmental marine sciences.

Stint Ireland was wonderful in being interactive without making me claustrophobic and allowed me to explore Dublin at my own pace. They were good about making sure I was enjoying my internship and settling into Dublin alright. I really enjoyed living in the Stint accommodation in Portobello- it's the perfect distance from everything in Dublin as well as having a nice residential vibe.

Overall, my stint in Dublin was outstanding but I would change one thing: I wish I'd stayed longer!

My experience was Stint Ireland was absolutely incredible. I was placed in a internship working with a physiotherapist in Dublin. Over the course of my internship I was able to work with multiple GAA teams as well as in a university clinic and the Sport Surgery Center. I was able to see such a wide range of injuries and therapy techniques. My experience was far greater than I could ever have imagined.

Not only was my internship amazing, but the bonds I made with other Stinters will last a lifetime. Exploring Dublin and other parts of Ireland with my housemates was some of the most fun I've ever had in my life. There's nothing that can compare to setting out across a country for the weekend with no set plans, and having that weekend turn into an unforgettable experience such as seeing the Cliffs of Moher and exploring the Aran Islands.

The Stint crew was extremely helpful answering any questions I had while in Dublin. They also went out of their way to organize social events and trips to add to the fun of the experience. I would recommend Stint to everyone. My only regret is that I didn't stay longer!

Working with Stint Ireland changed my life in more ways that I could have ever imagined. The staff was incredibly helpful and supportive throughout the entire process and I could not have asked for a better placement with my internship. I truly fell in love with what I was doing through my internship. Along with gaining valuable work experience, I was also bitten by the travel bug, travelling to all corners of Ireland, as well as taking a week off to explore England by myself. Throughout my time in Ireland, I learned so much about myself, gaining confidence and becoming so much more independent. I also made lifelong friends and had too many life changing experiences to even begin to process. I got to see The Script during their sold out homecoming show, witness (and play!) hurling, stand at the edge of the Cliffs of Moher, and witnessed the true Irish hospitality. I had the most amazing three months of my life and it was all thanks to Stint Ireland.

Stint was fantastic because it is solely an Irish program. It made it easy to learn about the culture, local customs, and getting around in Dublin. They were not only very helpful but the team lives in Dublin so if there things needed for the house or if someone needed to walk in the office to talk, they were there. I think it's great that you live with other people who are interning through Stint. It creates a great community with instant friends and allows for some diversity instead of just meeting people you work with. My experience through Stint changed my life and I'm thankful I found them.

I worked at Dublin City Council in the Parks and Landscape Services Division during May and June. I worked on projects related to public education and did science writing for a website launch. The Stint team was a great resource and really made my internship an enjoyable experience. They had a wide range of contacts for internships so you always have options to choose from.
The Stint house I stayed at was great. It had a lot of space and it's located close to several convenient bus lines. There are plenty of grocery stores within walking distance.
Stint does a lot of events and nights out for people to enjoy and those were always a highlight. Most of them are at restaurants or concerts. There are also Stint discounts on tours that were a great way to spend the weekend. Stint also organized a mystery tour that was great.
All the people working with Stint are very nice and easy to contact and they take the time to make sure you're adjusting to Ireland and getting the most out of your internship. Working in Dublin was a great way to spend the summer and I would absolutely do it again.

I know finding a civil engineering/construction internship can be a different and difficult task; but when I would die to go back, I know Stint did an unbelievable job. I worked for GMC Utilities Group on the extension of the LUAS (tram). I worked both in the office and on-site being exposed to both the management and site-engineer sides of the project.I learned from numerous experienced engineers.The people with the company could not have been a better fit for me.

As far as Stint, the program itself goes, they made me feel comfortable in Dublin right from the start. I was given information on anything I needed. This included how to get around the city, where to go at night, where to eat, what to see and the list goes on. Stint takes you in personally and likes to get to know you. This made them different in the fact that they care not only to find you the right internship but to make sure you have an experience of a lifetime. The people who join Stint or are in the company itself, are just awesome people all around.

When I went to Ireland this summer, that was the first time I had ever been to Europe. I was very excited to go and was open minded about the experience. They were very accommodating to us new travelers and placed us all in a house together. It was great living with new people and experiencing this opportunity together. The house was amazing and Stint was a phone call away if there was an issue. They planned an over night trip for us to Sligo Ireland, where we did surfing and various other activities. Stint also planned happy hours, dinners, and events to attend. They made my experience in Dublin truly amazing and unforgettable. The internship that they matched me up with was an amazing fit and just what I was looking for.

My time spent in Dublin working with Coastwatch (an environmental NGO) was invaluable, both for the research opportunity as well as developing essential working skills for the environmental field. My primary duties with Coastwatch involved conducting research on local coastlines, but I also had plenty of opportunity to travel and study coastlines on both the east and western coasts of Ireland. Field days were spent combing beaches and conducting ecosystem evaluations and surveys, and then my days in the office were spent reviewing policies, attending and recording meetings, and preparing workshops and field trips. I even had the amazing opportunity to sit in at the Dail, and words can't describe how exciting that day was! The only major problem I faced was some internet issues at my various housing locations, but Stint Ireland was great in resolving those issues by helping me find alternative housing options. Thanks again to the Stint Ireland crew for an amazing internship!