Week 4!! South Korea has been relaxing and strangely familiar, and to think I have basically been here for a month already is a little wild to think about. There are definitely a lot of cultural differences here, both in everyday life and in the workplace. Before arriving, I thought I had a decent grasp…
Halfway There!
Before landing in Seoul, I had an idea of what Korean culture and living would be like, but I wasn’t completely prepared for actually living inside a culture that’s so different from my own. Now, being a month into the program, I can honestly say the hardest parts of adjusting haven’t been the big, obvious…
Another Busy Week in Berlin
For me, it has been another busy week at work in Berlin! I was doing a lot of the usual work that I’ve done in the previous weeks, as well as helping prepare for the company’s summer BBQ. This is an event where we host all the investors in the company’s fund, as well as…
Week 7: Communication and Charcuterie
One of the most interesting aspects of my internship in Germany has been experiencing a different communication style in the workplace. Before arriving in Berlin, our study abroad program introduced us to the concept of low-context and high-context communication. Germany is considered a low-context culture, meaning people generally communicate in a direct, clear, and straightforward…
Understanding High-Context Communication in France
As Americans, we often don’t realize how explicit and direct our communication style is until we step outside of the country. This distinct contrast has become very real to me in the last few months since coming to France, and it has been one of the most unexpected, yet formative experiences of my internship. I…
What’s the story?
This has been the most jam packed week so far, and probably the best one yet. I feel like I have said that every week, but truly this experience keeps getting better. Last week was the June intern cohorts last week in Dublin and we made the most of our time together. It is hard…
From Dublin to Milan
The work I did this week could feel somewhat monotonous to the previous weeks. I am continuing the same work as I have done before, writing up a policy report and working on the interview portion of a maternal health report. I was finally able to meet my supervisor in person over lunch. This was…
Meet me Halfway (Green Line at T-Centralen)
As the title mentions, I cannot believe I am halfway through with my time in Sweden! I’m doing my best to live in the moment, but I’m happy to say that I am nowhere near ready to leave yet. That being said, Summer in Stockholm has a way of throwing unexpected environments your way. As…
Budapest & Big Lessons
Hello again, everyone! This week has been extra exciting because I just got back from spending the weekend in Budapest. It is such a beautiful city, and I can honestly say it lived up to all the hype. The architecture was absolutely stunning, from the grand Parliament building to the beautiful streets along the Danube….
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