Can I network? Should I network?
WIP put on plenty of events where there is the opportunity to meet people at the top of their game and find out more about their life and profession, however it can be difficult to sometimes strike up a conversation from scratch. Networking is a central part of American life; but it is something the Irish are largely averse to. Full text
- Topic: Inside the Washington Ireland Program | by Hugh Hackett | Date: Jul 24, 2009
The Debate
We debated against Georgetown University in the second week of our stay in DC. The blog has been acting up so it is a bit out of sync with the timeline! Full text
- Topic: WIP Sponsored Events | by Hugh Hackett | Date: Jul 23, 2009
Thats how we do it in J.O!
The first week in DC has been hectic. Meetings, host families, guest speakers, learning the Metro, dealing with the odd combination of searing heat and torrential lightening storms and learning that tipping isn't a sign of gratitude, but a real obligation. Full text
- Topic: Inside the Washington Ireland Program | by Hugh Hackett | Date: Jul 01, 2009