At first, I was very nervous about going to a completely new country where I didn’t know anyone. However, after quickly meeting the other people in the program, my worries began to fade, and I started to truly love exploring Dublin. Connect-123 organized many trips and activities around Ireland, which gave me the opportunity to meet new people and make some of my closest friends. In addition, my internship experience was exactly what I was hoping for, and I genuinely loved every part of it. Looking back, I am so grateful that I decided to step outside of my comfort zone and spend my summer in Dublin. It was an experience I will never forget.