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Stinters' Corner

Going Against the Grain: Why I Chose to Intern Abroad

by Anna Schuttenhelm     From the posters in school, to my friends’ stories, to the pictures I pinned on Pinterest, studying abroad was on my mind for a long time.   To me, it seemed like everyone has studied abroad. Barcelona, London, Paris… I’ve heard all the stories. But as

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Stinters' Corner

Home Is Where the Dessert Is

by Jacqueline Sirois     When living abroad in Dublin, you’ll find yourself wandering the stony streets of Dublin. Through the hustle and bustle of the city centre, you’ll soon transition from a wide-eyed tourist to being a local, learning to zigzag through the slow crowds in your path. You’ll become accustomed to this fast-paced way

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Stinters' Corner

A First Hand (Instagram) Look at Experiences in Ireland

We imagine that prospective Stinters (possibly you), thinking of embarking on an internship abroad or gap year, would like to get a better sense of what an experience abroad is like.   Considering that, we thought it would be a great idea to let our program participants take the reins

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Home is…

by Sara Faltersack   Home.   A simple word with a definition that is far from simple.   For some, home is a house. For others, it’s where family is. Some say home is the place where they were born. Others say it’s a place they just found. For some,

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