After traveling to another city literally every weekend (and even another country during the week), I finally decided to stay put this past weekend. While many of my peers went to Sevilla, my new friend Ashley and I stayed back to enjoy what the outdoors of Madrid has to offer. We went hiking at La…
Managing Time and Prioritizing Tasks During My Internship
Time management has been one of the most important skills I have developed during my internship. Working in a professional environment while adapting to life in a new country has required me to become more organized, flexible, and intentional about how I spend my time. Since there are always multiple responsibilities competing for my attention,…
Berlin -> Dusseldorf -> Köln -> Berlin
This was a very long, and very fun week. On Thursday, I went to the Spandau Citadel (Zitadelle Spandau) to see Mac deMarco in concert. It was probably the coolest venue I have ever been to. The Spandau Citadel is a former fortress of the edge of Berlin, complete with a moat and a drawbridge….
Past the Postcard: Diving into the Deep Culture of Sydney
One of the most important parts of studying abroad is getting to be immersed in a new culture and way of life, and reflecting on your own. On my first study abroad, Plus 3 Ecuador, we talked a lot about being a traveller versus a tourist, with the key reason being that exploring a country’s…
Touchdowns, Tiny Lambs & Thinking Differently
Dublin Diaries | Week 4 Sheep, Scrums and Staying Flexible What a week it has been! Week four in Dublin has honestly been so great, packed with two experiences that could not be more different from each other but both equally memorable in their own way. On Friday evening, we got to attend the 2026…
Another Week, Another Experience
There is so much to do in Seoul! I’ve been here for two weeks and I feel like I have only scratched the surface of all of the amazing restaurants and cafes this city has to offer. Because I work in Seongsu, an amazing area for shopping and dining, everyday after work I ask my…
Time Balancing
Week three has been very fun outside of the office. On Monday, one of the interns from Yonsei University took me and another intern out sightseeing, and we went up a mountain where we got a really nice view of the whole city. There was a teahouse on top of the mountain, but it was…
Week 5: Reflecting on Skill Development
Week 5: Balancing Technical Precision and Cultural Nuance Greetings from Berlin! I’ve officially crossed into the second half of my summer term with the Berlin Adler, and the momentum isn’t slowing down. We are deep into the summer heat, and the city’s parks and outdoor spaces are packed with people soaking in the long daylight…
Week 4: Culture Adjustments
Week 4: Adjusting the Game Plan – Navigating Autonomy and Daily Shopping in Berlin Greetings from Berlin! I’ve officially reached the midpoint of my summer term with the Berlin Adler, and it’s incredible how fast the weeks are flying by. The city is in full summer mode, and the energy across Berlin’s diverse neighborhoods is…
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