Hailie MentzAug 4, 20222 min readWEEK 8 IN IRELAND (THE LAST WEEK)Today was my last day at my internship, and I have mixed emotions. I’m excited to be home, but I feel like I’m finally getting acquainted...
Hailie MentzJul 25, 20223 min readWEEK 7 IN IRELAND (+ LONDON)It’s crazy to think I only have one week left in Dublin! I feel like I’ve gotten so much done, but I know there’s still so much that I...
Hailie MentzJul 18, 20222 min readWEEK 6 IN IRELANDAfter a month and a half of being in Dublin, I’ve learned and experienced quite a bit. I’ve learned about Escalate’s culture, I’ve gotten...
Hailie MentzJul 18, 20222 min readWEEK 5 IN IRELANDWe’re over the halfway hurdle! I’ve been having such a great time over here, and the thought of having to go back to “normal” life back...
Hailie MentzJul 1, 20222 min readWEEK 4 IN IRELANDI am now halfway through my study abroad experience. I feel like there’s still so much that I haven’t done. For instance, I haven’t even...
Hailie MentzJun 23, 20222 min readWEEK 3 IN IRELANDThe past three weeks have provided me with new skills, new friends, and tons of memories. This week in particular has definitely been one...
Hailie MentzJun 16, 20223 min readWEEK 2 IN IRELANDAs week two in Ireland comes to a close, I reflect on what has changed since last week. I am now much more confident when it comes to...
Hailie MentzJun 16, 20222 min readWEEK 1 IN IRELANDI’ve been in Dublin for a little over a week now, and I have really enjoyed my time so far. I’ve made a few friends and been to some...
Hailie MentzJun 16, 20223 min readFIRST 24 HOURS IN IRELANDOn Wednesday, my parents dropped me off at the Kansas City airport. I was extremely nervous that I would go to the wrong gate or miss my...
Hailie MentzJun 16, 20222 min read1 WEEK BEFORE LEAVING FOR DUBLIN...I leave for Dublin in one week, and I could not be more excited! While I have some concerns and nerves, I really believe that I’m ready...
Hailie MentzJun 16, 20222 min read3 WEEKS BEFORE LEAVING FOR DUBLIN...With only twenty-one days until I depart for Dublin, I have a lot of things on my mind. I’m extremely excited, but also a bit nervous....