In the gorgeous green city of Dublin, a fashion intern abroad will find their inspiration. The Irish capital has loads to offer a young professional looking for adventure, experience and a challenge. Fashion internships in Dublin will prepare ambitious young professionals for a successful career in this competitive field. The experience will also quench their wanderlust, as interns get to explore Ireland and witness the country’s striking natural beauty.
Dublin is a safe and youthful international city, ideal for international fashion interns. With diverse industry and a competitive workforce, the city is a great place for fashion interns looking to develop professional skills and gain international work experience. Interns will meet fellow aspiring professionals from all over the world and make vital professional contacts. With real-world fashion experience interns will boost their resume, making finding a job easier once they head back home. At the same time interns will return home a different person after having embraced the Irish culture.
Fashion interns abroad in Dublin will fall in love with the beautiful city, which encourages locals to go 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. Dublin’s cycling infrastructure is also notable, for interns who like to get around by bike. The city also has a safe and reliable public transportation system which interns will find easy to navigate. In terms of living arrangements, fashion interns will live with other interns on the program in a pleasant area of Dublin. They’ll have easy access to public transport so that they can commute to their internship. English is used in professional settings, and is spoken by the majority of citizens, so interns shouldn’t have any difficulty communicating with the locals.
Irish culture has a lot to offer fashion interns abroad. For one, the Irish are particularly well known for their literary contributions to the world, especially considering the country’s small population. Legendary Irish authors include Samuel Beckett, George Bernard Shaw, James Joyce, C. S. Lewis, William Butler Yeats and Oscar Wilde. Interns can enjoy discovering Dublin’s role in classic works at The Dublin Writer’s Museum.
Ireland is known around the world for its unique and rich cultural traditions, particularly myths, folklore and legends. The leprechaun is perhaps the most well-known character coming from Gaelic traditions. However interns in Dublin will learn that there’s much more to Irish culture than the fool, clover and St. Patrick’s Day. After a visit to the National Folklore Collection, interns will see just how many different myths have been passed down for centuries.
In addition to their fashion internship in Dublin, interns will also be able to sink their teeth into the rich regional history around the city. Dublin has had many different inhabitants across the centuries, starting all the way back in 140 AD. Both the Vikings and the Scandinavians had settled the area and then came the Norman invasion. During English rule, Dublin’s development was influenced by the Georgian period and the city was at one time the British Empire’s second largest! Dublin’s cultural influences have been captured by its many historical structures including the Dublin Castle (1204), the Christ Church Cathedral (1030) and St Patrick’s Cathedral (1191).
Few things can top a journey through Ireland’s captivating countryside. International fashion interns will be close to many picturesque spots, being based in Dublin. A few of the country’s most unforgettable natural treasures include the Ring of Kerry, the Cliffs of Moher, and Killarney National Park. They can’t be missed.
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Photos
1. based on SONIA REYNOLDS PRESENTS HER SELECTION OF THE BEST OF IRISH FASHION- REF-101392, by William Murphy, CC-by-SA 2.0
2. based on Dublin, by Raphaël Chekroun, CC-by-ND 2.0