Hello again, everyone! This week has been packed as my internship has really started to get into full swing. After spending the first couple of weeks getting settled, meeting people, and learning about the company and my projects, I am now spending much more time actively working on tasks and contributing to the team. It…
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Flown Out to Brussels on Internship Day 1 (Not Clickbait)
¡Hola! My first full week in Madrid has been full of adventures and learning experiences. I began working for ActionAid, an international NGO focused on human rights and advocacy. For my next 2 months as an intern, I will be splitting my time between ActionAid Spain and the European Union office. Starting an internship in…
Finding Direction Without a GPS
One area where I experience uncertainty during my internship is when assignments are not clearly defined or when I am given limited information about what is expected. As an intern, I am still learning about the organization, its goals, and the specific responsibilities associated with my role. Because of this, there are times when I…
Puffin Time! (and my first internship week)
My first week of work surprisingly did not feel too long (probably because I only had a three-day work week.) My supervisor, Peggy, was unable to meet up on Tuesday due to an illness and since my work is remote, I didn’t have anything I could do for the company. Instead, I took some time to…
Sustainable Retail Industry
The first few days in Stockholm have been very eventful and consisted of a lot of walking. The first two days were long since they mainly consisted of traveling and moving into our accommodations. We have been exploring the city and getting to know one another as we settle into this new place. So far,…
Work Life in Dublin
It is hard to believe that I have already been in Dublin for two weeks. Now that I have settled in a little more, I feel like I am finally finding my routine and becoming more comfortable with both my internship and life in Ireland. This past week gave me the opportunity to begin my…
Working with Crazy Weather and Crazy Kids
Wow, what a long week. I spent Monday, my last day without responsibilities, at the mall with some other Pitt students. Being in there reminded me how people really all are the same. Even though we are an ocean away, I felt at home amongst the stores and food spots. This was a great way…
Stockholm-bound!
Hello! My name is Leo Brockman, I’m a Linguistics and Public and Professional Writing double major at Pitt! I’ll soon be off to Sweden for the Stockholm International Internship program for two months. I’ll be in a Public Relations focused role at a startup called Entrepreneurs Without Boarders. I’ve been interested in the field of…
Sustainable Summer in Sweden
My name is Nadiya Cintron, and I am a rising senior at the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in Environmental Studies. My academic journey started at Reading Area Community College, where I received my associate’s degree in science. I have loved my transition to Pitt and have learned so much about sustainability and community in the…
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