9/1/2026 Entry #1

What I've Learned Lately

I recently started my senior year of college and took a trip to Dublin, Ireland. It was a bit of a crazy week, but I had a lot of fun. Going into senior year, I'd already accepted a job offer from my summer internship, so I'm officially set for after graduation. That's awesome, but somehow my motivation is at an all time low. Going through the motions in my classes feels way too routine lately. I am really grateful this year for my honors classes though. They pull me out of the usual business coursework and actually make me think, instead of just chasing the right answer. It's a nice break.

Outside of school, my trip to Dublin taught me a lot about what kind of traveler I am and who I travel well with. I went with a friend, and we have pretty different travel styles. She tends to tire out more easily, while I'm the type who wants to wake up early and pack in as much as possible before I leave. I also learned I'm just not frugal. I genuinely believe money spent on good food is always worth it, and figuring out how to meet in the middle on that took some effort. Lastly, I learned that when travel styles differ this much, it can be hard to compromise. We didn't always agree on how to spend our time, and there were moments I didn't get to do as much as I'd hoped, which was a hard pill to swallow. Eventually I started doing some things on my own, which wasn't the outcome either of us really wanted.

This was also my first trip that I paid for entirely on my own. I thought I'd feel wiped out afterward, but honestly I budgeted well, a skill I built up over the summer while I was working, and instead of feeling guilty about spending, I felt proud that I got to enjoy something I'd worked hard for.

I keep noticing how much more of an adult I'm becoming with every new experience, which is honestly crazy to sit with. Though I did get carded once in Dublin, where the drinking age is 18, so that kept me humble.

All in all, I learned a lot this week.

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  1. williams.dan76September 3, 2026 at 7:19 AM

    Thanks for your first post. I appreciate your commenting on what you learned while traveling. I am sure there are tons more of learned experiences in being in an entirely unfamiliar environment. Congrats on your job offer. I hope our class can help motivate raise your enthusiasm.

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