It’s been about a week and a half since I arrived in Prague and…wow! It’s a beautiful city with so much history and stunning architecture. I’m finding myself wanting to take pictures of nearly every single building I pass. Our group of ten is staying in an apartment building a bit far from the city…
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Week 5 – Stockholm
Interning as a ux and web designer at a startup in Stockholm has been more than just an opportunity to grow my portfolio, it’s a crash course in soft skills, technical development, and communication. While I came in expecting to sharpen my design skills, I didn’t anticipate just how much I would grow in other…
Week 4 – Stockholm
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…
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…
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