Catch-Up Information
For the most part, I am down to a routine. Everyday, I get up and work from 9-5:30. I absolutely love my internship, my boss, and the company that I am working for. I am learning so many new things, especially since my boss is dedicated to helping me. She has allowed me to work in every different area of Communications and PR, just so I can get a feel for how the industry works.
Over the past week, I have done marketing research, worked on the company’s social media sites, done website fixes, written new blogs, and even helped with editing. I have also gotten the chance to attend a lecture on Public Relations, since my boss was a guest speaker. It was a great chance to learn new things and hear all about her experiences in the industry.
My Howth Trip
In other news, what I did over the weekend included taking a trip to the wonderful isle of Howth, just north of Dublin. On Sunday, I left my dorm and headed up to Howth with a fellow intern. We took the DART, which is Dublin’s above ground city train system. We rode the DART to the end of the line, and landed in Howth.
Before we even made it out of the station, Shelbi and I decided that we were going to eat lots of seafood, because Howth was so based in seafood. I can honestly say that the town is much different than the other places I have visited in Ireland. Since it is primarily a fishing town, I saw how impacted life was by the industry. It was evident in the food, the atmosphere, and even the souvenirs.
After wandering around the town a little bit, Shelbi and I grabbed a ride on a ferry to the Eye of Ireland. It took about 20 minutes to get there, but the view was worth it. Plus, I can say that I have officially been to the Eye of Ireland.
Funny story: As soon as we set foot on the Eye, there was a lady who wanted to speak to Shelbi and I. She warned us about the birds. Apparently, it was chick season, so the birds were much more aggressive. We were warned that if we got too close to the chicks, we would be attacked. Naturally, anytime Shelbi or I saw a bird look like it was going to swoop, we ducked and ran. It made for an extremely interesting time on the Eye of Ireland.
Once we got back from the Eye, it was lunch time. That meant it was time for some delicious seafood, and believe me, we looked at every restaurant. Finally, we sat down and had a glorious seafood lunch, featuring shrimp with their heads still attached. We finished lunch and decided to grab dessert before heading up to the Summit to do the majority of our hiking.
Shelbi and I then set out to do some major hiking, which meant some majorly wonderful views. I tried to snap as many photos as possible, but like always, I doubt that they do Howth justice.
For the majority of the time we were hiking, the terrain was mostly dirt and grass, but there were random moments when the trail turned into cement. I suppose that’s what happens when it’s a man made trail.
Overall, the trail wasn’t too crowded. I did notice, however, that the people on the trail were from all over the world. I would over hear conversations, and more often than not, they were not in English. It was really cool to see that the cultural diversity of Dublin does not stop at the city limits.
Well, that’s all for now! I am planning a visit to the National Gallery of Ireland and Christ Church Cathedral, so there should be another blog coming shortly. Plus, this weekend I am headed back up to Belfast, so that will be a great time! Until next time, Cheers!
Read along with Shannon at https://shannonsdublintrip.wordpress.com/
Learn more about the U of A Faculty-Led: Education Abroad: Ireland at https://studyabroad.uark.edu/eduireland
