Q&A with Carmela De Leon, x’26: Ireland Immersion Experience
What’s a fun fact about yourself?
I’m a big traveler. I was born in the Philippines, then I moved to Qatar and studied there about 15 years. That’s where I got exposed to research because I did research for three years.
My family and I love to travel to different parts of the world. That really impacted me and my own ideas of research. This summer I went on the Nursing Research program at the University College Dublin in Ireland.
Tell us a bit about your experience studying abroad this summer.
Studying abroad in Ireland was one of the best decisions I ever made as a nursing student. I took a health systems class and gained a global perspective on nursing. Living at University College Dublin was comfortable, and I met amazing students from around the world. Scholarships covered my costs, making the experience even more rewarding.
It strengthened my passion for research and helped me grow personally and professionally. It was also a chance for me to explore on my own as an individual, to mature and to be independent, and to take care of myself in another country.
I highly recommend it—explore, connect, and enjoy every moment!
To see more pictures of her Ireland trip, check out this highlight reel.