Rhys

Why I Chose To Go Back

by Christine Loughlin

Setting the Scene

As a kid, I used to wake up on a Sunday morning to the smell of bacon frying and the gentle sounds of Irish traditional music. “Low lie the Fields of Athenry…!” Listening to the stories told to me about my great- great grandmother’s journey from Ireland to America filled me with admiration for this strong woman. My Claddagh ring that I wear every day grounds me to my Irish roots through its tale of love and loyalty. Memories and stories like these as well as small, yet meaningful, pieces of Irish culture have been artfully woven into my life ever since I can remember. It helps, too, that Boston is a place where shamrocks and all things Irish are far from scant!

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in Stinters' Corner

7 Quirky Things To Do In Dublin This Summer

Dublin is a city with a host of traditional tourist attractions. But when you want something different, where do you start? Has Dublin got a funky bone? Knowing the feeling all too well, we got our thinking caps on. And did we think of things!! So when the mood strikes you why not try one of our quirky finds in Dublin’s bizarre but wonderful city. Trust us, it’s going to be super fun.

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in All Things Ireland

Want to Intern Abroad? Choose Dublin!

If you’re reading this, you already know you’d like to go overseas. Perhaps, you’ve always dreamed of living in a foreign country. Maybe, you’ve studied abroad before and you’re trying to go abroad a second time. Whatever your story, you just know an experience abroad is in your future.

 

The questions is, where?

 

Our answer: Dublin.

 

No, not the one in Ohio or California. We’re talking Ireland. The Emerald Isle.

 

So, why should you intern abroad in Dublin?

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To wish upon a dandelion

To Wish Upon A Dandelion: What I Hope To Achieve in Ireland

Dandelions are my favorite flower. They grow where they aren’t supposed to. Kids blow on the tiny white puffs as they squeeze their eyes tight making a wish and hoping whatever they hope for will reach the stars.

 

In a couple days, I jet off for Dublin for a three-month internship with Extreme Ireland. I’m ready for my time abroad, but I have some nerves.

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in Stinters' Corner

TUGS 2015 in Ireland (Part 1): Floral Garlands, Straw Hats, and Wellies… It’s Music Festival Season!

When the weather gets warmer, the people flock to the beaches, seaside villages, and, most importantly, festivals.

 

Festivals are a big thing in Ireland. In fact, you can go to a festival a week in the summer (see: The 28 Irish Festivals…). With so much choice, where do you start? Luckily, we’ve been to a few. And we love them! There’s just something magical about festivals; they’re a weekend escape to another world, a wonderland where everyone is looking to have fun, relax, and enjoy themselves.

 

Without further ado, here are our recommendations… 

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in All Things Ireland
Alexis

What Sparked My Wanderlust?

My eyes followed the dashed white lines of the pavement until it became a blur. I searched for something new to focus on. Street lights. People. Cars. Trees. We were en route to the Florida Keys from Michigan, a 37 hour adventure.

 

We’ve been going on trips like this since before I can remember, making our way around North America by car. It’s a lot more affordable for a family of six and I preferred it. I never slept. Green Day filled my ears as Ohio mornings turned into Tennessee nights, as open fields became mountains.

 

This is when my love of travel started.

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Doing what you love and loving what you do

Doing What You Love And Loving What You Do

“Show up, show up, show up, and after a while, the muse shows up, too.” – Isabel Allende.

 

Born and raised in New York City, Jeffrey Shiau has been living in Dublin, Ireland since September 2013. When he’s not working hard to help Stint Ireland be the best it can be, he’s also a budding writer, photographer, avid traveler, and baseball player among other things. In our latest blog post, we decided to sit down with him to discuss his latest project, 100 Days of Irish Words.

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in Musings From The Stint Team

A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: How My Dream Of Interning Abroad Was Realized

All it took was a list.

 

This list came out of a “dark” time in my life, a time where I, ever so melodramatically, thought my life was falling apart. Everything I knew about myself had been shattered, leaving me questioning where I was going and what I wanted to do with my life. I had just changed my major after questioning if that was the right choice. I trusted my heart and leaned on my faith in the unknown. I had absolutely no idea where my life was headed; all I knew was that I needed a new start.

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in Stinters' Corner

Why Intern Abroad?

Do you know what your education is worth?

I had a crisis midway through college, one I’m sure many of you have had. I realized my college education would mean nothing once I’m in the “real world.”

 

Now, hold on. College wasn’t a complete waste of time – it was a load of fun, first of all. I’m just saying a college education is useless by itself. In the end, it’s just a piece of paper saying I received a degree in history. And all that meant was that I took about 10 classes in the subject – hardly making me a “historian.”

 

The hard truth is no one is going to hire you as an events manager just because you received a 4.0 GPA and “planned events” for the culture club. An education has to be complemented with practical experience.

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