Hi! My name is Abby Driesbach, and I am a rising senior studying Marketing. Fashion is my primary field of interest, and I am excited to begin my third internship in the fashion industry. Through my previous internship experiences, I have developed valuable skills and gained insight into the industry. I am excited for the opportunity to gain more industry experience, expand my skills, and learn from professionals while continuing to explore my passion for fashion.

I am extremely eager to begin my eight week internship in Stockholm, Sweden, through the International Internship Program. I chose this program because it combines gaining professional experience in the fashion industry and experiencing work in a different country. The opportunity to work internationally while learning about a new culture is something I have always wanted to do, and I am excited to challenge myself both personally and professionally.

I chose Stockholm because of its unique fashion scene and strong influence on the global fashion industry. Stockholm is known for its blend of minimalist design, innovation, and sustainability. I have only experienced the fashion industry in New York, so this makes it an exciting place to learn more about fashion from a different perspective. I am especially interested in seeing how Swedish fashion brands balance creativity with sustainability and how trends are developed in an international market. I believe experiencing Stockholm’s fashion culture firsthand will give me valuable insights that I would not be able to gain in a traditional classroom setting.

My personal goal for this program is to gain more knowledge about the fashion industry while growing and adapting in a new environment. I am excited to gain a deeper understanding of how the industry operates and to experience living and working in a different country. I believe this experience will help me become more independent, adaptable, and confident when facing unfamiliar situations.

Academically, I hope to apply the concepts I have learned in my marketing courses to my internship abroad. I am looking forward to seeing how marketing concepts are applied in an international business setting. 

Professionally, my goals are to gain transferable skills and valuable work experience that I can apply to future career opportunities. I hope to strengthen my communication, teamwork, problem solving, and professional networking skills while learning more about the fashion industry. I am also eager to experience what it is like to work in an international setting and understand how businesses operate across different cultures.

I am so incredibly grateful for the opportunity, and I can’t wait to arrive in Stockholm!