Coming into my internship in Stockholm, Sweden, I had a fairly defined idea of what leadership looked like. I believed that effective leaders were highly organized, took initiative, delegated tasks efficiently, and made sure projects stayed on schedule. My previous leadership experiences through organizations at the University of Pittsburgh, such as serving as Co-Head of…
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Week 5 – Critical Reflection on Skills and Competencies
If I had to sum up what living and working in Stockholm has taught me so far, it would come down to one word: adaptability. Every day brings something I didn’t plan for — a miscommunication, a new workflow, a cultural norm I hadn’t encountered before — and learning to take those moments in stride…
Week 4 – Adaptability and Flexibility
One aspect of Swedish culture that I have found the most difficult to adapt to is the communication style, both in everyday life and in the workplace. Compared to the United States, where people are often very outgoing and quick to start conversations, Swedes tend to be more reserved when meeting new people. At first,…
Navigating My Internship
One area where I have experienced uncertainty during my internship has been adjusting to the pace of work during the Swedish summer. Coming into the internship, I expected to be constantly busy with projects and meetings, similar to what I had experienced in previous jobs or what I had heard from others about internships. However,…
Time Management In Stockholm
Let me be real with you for a second. Before this internship, I thought I had a pretty good handle on managing my time. I had my routines, I knew how to get things done, and I figured the transition into a professional setting would be smooth sailing. And then the first week hit, and…
Week 1 – Assessing the Industry Environment
Okay so first things first, I am absolutely OBSESSED with Stockholm. Like genuinely did not expect to fall in love with a city this fast. Everything here just looks like a postcard, especially with all the water weaving through the city and connecting all these little islands together. It’s wild how a capital city can…
Sweden Here I Come!
Hello everyone! My name is Riya Kumar, and I am a student at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Business Information Systems (BIS) and Marketing. Throughout my time at Pitt, I have been involved in several organizations that have helped me grow both personally and professionally while preparing me for a future career that combines…
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