Since the UK left the European Union in January 2020, Ireland is now the last remaining English-speaking country in the EU. At its heart, Dublin is cementing itself as one of Europe's most dynamic business ecosystems, attracting dozens of big companies including Google.
Beyond business, Dublin has a great deal to offer MBA students. It ranks among the top ten most liveable cities in the world, famous for its thriving cultural scene, safety, and post-graduate career opportunities.
US-born Bailey Talkington, who is currently studying her MBA at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, had several reasons for picking Dublin as the platform for her MBA and future career.