Full Time Internship | Galway

Housing

Apartment

• Single occupancy room
• En-suite bathroom
• Shared living space and kitchen
• 24/7 Security
• Located in the city center and close to amenities

Internet access is included in all AIFS housing in Galway.

City Facts

Transportation

Walking is the preferred method of transportation around Galway, but there is also a bike-share program and buses to help navigate around the city. 

Weather

Galway is a coastal city which means the days are usually mild, but can be cloudy and rainy even in the driest months of the year, so don’t forget to pack your rain gear. 

Time Zones 

Ireland is 5 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time and 8 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time.

Languages

While English is an official language spoken in Galway, you will also hear Gaeilge, the second official language, spoken in shops and pubs around the city. 

Site Staff

Karen Lyons

Location Coordinator Galway

BA in Communication Design with an option in Media Arts

Born and raised in Northern California, Karen spent many years living in Los Angeles before moving to Galway, Ireland in 2018. A study abroad program to Brighton, England while she was in college, contributed strongly to her passion for travel and the ease at which she made the decision to move to a new country. Karen’s own study abroad experience coupled with her love of Ireland, are what inspired her to take the job with GE in 2022 and she has thoroughly enjoyed sharing this passion with the student interns. She has traveled to almost 20 countries in Europe and she counts Australia and Costa Rica among some of her favorite places to visit.

After moving to Ireland, Karen took up photography as a hobby and as a result, her photos are featured frequently by various Galway and Irish tourism social media pages. She has adapted very well to rural Irish life, having recently started playing Rounders with a group of friends. She also loves to bake and cook, and helps to coach her son’s soccer team.

Karen’s professional background is in public relations and event planning. After spending several years working for producers and talent agents in the entertainment industry, she segued into PR, working on accounts ranging from brands and food/drink to film and television. She also planned and executed large and small scale events. Her life in Los Angeles was very different to her life in Galway and she wouldn’t have it any other way. When she’s not working for Global Experiences, Karen spends her time with her son and husband, traveling around.

Cultural Activities

In addition to day trips and excursions, a cultural calendar of weekly activities and social events is included in your program fee. These activities will include both typical tourist sites and attractions and lesser known visits which take advantage of the expert knowledge of our local AIFS Abroad staff and give you a more authentic and insightful view of life in Ireland. Typical activities, tours and visits include:

• Guided tour of Galway including a boat tour on the River Corrib
• Day trip to Inis Oirr, one of the Aran Islands
• Day trip to Connemara
• Lunch at a pub with live music
• Art & Music Festivals

You may be asked to pay a small supplementary fee for some events.