Alainn Fitzgerald’s study abroad experience in Dublin, Ireland, didn’t go quite as planned — but it ultimately gave her lasting connections, personal growth, and a path into her future career.
Fitzgerald, a psychology student and recipient of the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship, arrived in Dublin in January. She initially faced delays in getting started at her assigned internship. After three weeks of uncertainty and another three of seeking a new placement, she was finally matched with the WALK program, where she worked with adults with intellectual disabilities for six weeks. Fitzgerald got back to Pullman two months ago and, despite her shortened internship, she included it on her resume, which helped her get a job in her field of study upon returning. Read the full story.