I’ve been really enjoying my time here in Stockholm and at work, despite a few challenges along the way. The city is incredibly clean, safe, and beautiful. In many ways, the work culture has been relatively easy to adjust to. Having more independence in my role than what I’m used to in the U.S. has…
Category: Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Week 1 – Stockholm
This summer, I’m working as a UX/UI Design intern at Flexpenser AB, a cleantech startup based in Stockholm that specializes in innovative dispensing technology. Flexpenser’s products are designed for industries like pharmaceuticals, food, and cosmetics, offering precision, sustainability, and efficiency through their valve system. Although this role doesn’t align perfectly with the type of company…
Gearing Up for a Gothic Adventure in Prague
Hi there! My name is Allison (Alli), and I will be graduating from Pitt in December of this year with a degree in accounting. I’m local to the Pittsburgh area and have lived in Pennsylvania for almost my entire life. I have always been very interested in traveling and learning about new cultures and places,…
A Goodbye to London and a Big Thank You!
Hello! To conclude my experience in London, I wanted to take a trip back to how I received the opportunity to have my study abroad semester. I was incredibly lucky to have received a scholarship in order for me to experience studying, living, and learning in London. Not only has my filmmaking experience been fulfilled…
London Has Changed Me!
Dear Haddie (circa 4 months ago), You are about to experience the greatest months of your life…daunting, I know. Not only will you experience cultures from over a dozen different countries, but you will meet some amazing people along the way. As a result of this program, you have become fearless in your travels, motivated…
Live from London!
Hello again! During my time in London, I have been able to learn many new schools both in terms of my everyday life, school, and career. My transferable soft skills which I have been developing since the start of the program mainly revolve around honing in on my filmmaking craft. I have become more research…
Adjusting to Life in London
Hi everyone, it’s me again! Living in London, the assimilation process has not been challenging for the sake of having the same language spoken as well as a similar work-life society. What has been the most surprising aspect of living in the city is the connectivity of the city. In living in Pittsburgh for three…
The Derek Jarman Lab Experience
Hi all! My classroom experience at the Derek Jarman Lab has been new and exciting compared to my normal classroom at Pitt. Here, we are having more hands-on work with cameras and equipment, while maintaining a critical lens on British cinema. To be successful in the film industry, it is vital to maintain creativity and…
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