<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/career/blog/2026/06/study-abroad-experience.php" dsn="blog"><title>Learning Beyond Borders</title><item_date>06/02/2026 08:00:00 AM</item_date><author>Christian Rodriguez-Fierro</author><image><img src="/career/images/blog-images/christian-cover.png" alt="Christian Rodriguez-Fierro"/></image><display>true</display><summary>Deciding to live overseas for three months through a study abroad internship program was a big choice. The program placed me in Dublin, Ireland, where I had to make new friends and work in a different cultural setting. Through experiences abroad, I became more aware of both Irish culture and my own personal strengths, building my confidence and communication skills by stepping outside my comfort zone.</summary><tags><tag>Career On Campus</tag><tag>Career Readiness</tag><tag>LSU Experience</tag><tag>Olinde Career Center</tag><tag>Ready to Roar</tag><tag>Study Abroad</tag></tags><categories/></item>