Hi all! I’m Clodagh a graduate of BA Applied Languages from the University of Limerick. I’m a Paris based graduate working in the Bord Bia Smurfit International graduate programme. It's truly an amazing programme that allows you to gain industry experience and a masters from UCD Smurfit!
The Program
The last couple of months in university are usually filled with one daunting question, so what are you going to do next? While there are so many options I found myself torn between two: start my career or further my education? I quickly decided I wasn’t ready to compromise on either and began to look for opportunities which allowed me to do both.
Changing jobs or going back to education as a mature student in your late twenties can be a huge challenge and worry for a lot of people contemplating it. In summer 2019 I did both of those things, joining the Bord Bia International Graduate Programme, undertaking an MSc in Global Business Practice in UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School alongside getting hands-on experience of working in the Irish food, drink and horticulture industry. In the following blog I have set out my experience so far – from money to work and education – and why I am delighted with my decision to take that step.
If you were like me and couldn’t decide between a masters, a graduate programme or travelling and if you love food and want to make a career out of it. The Bord Bia International Graduate programme is perfect for you! Here’s some background on the programme and the questions I’m asked frequently.
For every international student, the time of studying in Ireland must be an unforgettable time in life. Either you came to Ireland for your undergraduate study or Masters, there is a dilemma after graduation – to stay in Ireland for the Irish stuff you like, or to go back to home country and first language? To continue pursue a worldwide recognized degree in Ireland or to go back home get a job and start your career?
