Learn exactly what the luck of the Irish is all about with an international consulting internship in Dublin. The quaint, Irish capital provides a vibrant and laid-back setting for young professionals looking to both experience another culture and boost their career. Dublin offers competitive internships, a rich history, a strong sense of culture, friendly locals and spectacular travel opportunities. Coined “the Silicon Valley of Europe”, Dublin is the ideal location for ambitious young professionals looking to get ahead in the business world. Here is everything you need to know about consulting internships in Dublin.
Dublin’s charm and laid-back nature attracts young and open-minded professionals from all over the world. Interns in Dublin will be able to network with people from every corner of the globe. They’ll have the opportunity to gain professional experience and attend networking events in the city. Along with sharpening professional skills, interns will broaden their perspective on the world, interning in an international city and learning to work with people from many different backgrounds.
Consulting interns in Dublin will fall in love with the beautiful city, which supports an active lifestyle and time spent outdoors. For one, there’s always a beautiful park nearby to enjoy a sunny afternoon. In fact, Dublin boasts more green areas, per square kilometer, than any other European capital. Interns who like to bike will enjoy Dublin’s notable cycling infrastructure. Moreover, the city also has a safe and reliable public transportation system which interns will find easy to navigate. In terms of living arrangements, consulting interns will live with other interns, young professionals and students. Interns will have easy access to public transit so that they can commute to their internship. In Dublin, English is the language used in professional settings, and spoken by the vast majority of citizens, so interns shouldn’t have a problem communicating with locals.
A consulting intern can’t leave Dublin without understanding the importance of Ireland’s numerous literary contributions. Samuel Beckett, George Bernard Shaw, James Joyce, C. S. Lewis, William Butler Yeats and Oscar Wilde are among the country’s literary greats. To understand the full scope of Ireland’s literary greatness, the Dublin Writer’s Museum is a must-see.
Irish folklore has made it around the world and back. The country is famous for folklore, like the character of the foolish leprechaun, which originates from Gaelic traditions. However, Ireland’s traditions, myths and legends go far beyond that green-clad trickster and the four-leaf clover. A visit to the National Folklore Collection will set interns straight.
Dublin’s history remains an important part of the city, thanks to its castles, museums, cathedrals and monuments. Structures like Dublin Castle (1204), Christ Church Cathedral (1030) and St Patrick’s Cathedral (1191) are beautiful testaments to the city’s cultural influences over the years. Consulting interns in Dublin will learn more about the region’s history, starting in 140 AD, and how Dublin came to be the city it is today. From the Vikings to the English, Dublin has seen many types of settlers and conquerors in the region. Dublin itself has been most influenced by the Georgian period during the English rule. It was once the second-largest city in the British Empire!
Ireland’s natural treasures are not to be missed. Interns living in Dublin have the chance to venture out into the green, Irish countryside and see spectacular sights like the Ring of Kerry, the Cliffs of Moher, and Killarney National Park. Visiting these picturesque places will make the international experience all the more worthwhile.
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Photos
1. based on Dublin, by Dyn Photo, CC-by-2.0
2. based on The Temple Bar, by R@úl, CC-by-ND 2.0
3. based on Nighttime on the main street, by Tobias Abel, CC-by-ND 2.0