EIL Intercultural Learning

Impressions of Ireland

 I have been in Ireland for one week now. More precisely I am doing an internship at the “EIL Intercultural Learning” office of Ireland situated in Cork City in the south of Ireland for four weeks. It is the first time for me being in Ireland and it is amazing. But how time flies!

I started work at the EIL office on last Monday. I was really nervous about what would await me. But I had never thought that the staff would be so friendly and warmhearted. I was introduced by Marian, my great adviser, to all members of the office. My working hours are 9.30am-1pm and 2pm-5pm, so I would have enough time to show a great deal of dedication. Most time I am working with the “Data Base” and the “Intranet”, software which is used to administrate information. It is my business to do small jobs for the different persons. My “fellows” are very open-minded, that is why I can ask for help or more work^^ or anything else at any time. All in all I enjoy my stay very much. I get first working experience, improve my English and learn to manage things on my own.

My host family lives in Carrigaline, a village 15km from Cork City Centre. I was very cordially received. They are really kind, warm and generous. Sometimes I feel like an au pair, because of the two incredible hyperactive, but nevertheless nice and lovely kids. My most impressing experience until now was the view of the seaside of Roches Point in the first evening. I was not expecting to see as many characteristics, I had heard of Ireland, at the same place: steep cliffs, rocks, rough sea and green hills.

The nature is awesome. The people are amazing. The weather is…unpredictable. 

Marius Kulmer (German intern at EIL Office in Cork)