This week felt like one of those weeks where every day was completely different from the last. One day, I was standing at the DMZ looking across the border into North Korea. Seeing the two countries separated by just a few hundred meters was honestly surreal. It is something I’ve learned about for years, but…
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Skills at Halftime
Entering the second half of my time in the program, I have found that many skills that I have learned have had positive effects both on my internship and on my experience in Seoul. Both the working and living environment have challenged me to apply what I have learned in class, while picking up new…
Week 6 Dublin: Taking a step back
After having a fun filled weekend in Galway the week before, I decided that I wanted to take a step back and enjoy some time relaxing. This week I did some smaller hikes in the area but mainly spent time doing the activities I really enjoy to relax. Those being going on runs on the…
Speechless in Belfast
My time in Dublin is coming to a close and I am spending this week doing as much as I can. Last week I did this by spending a day in Belfast and frequenting the beach. While I am sad to leave, I have also sort of enjoyed the pressure these past few things to…
DUB to BCN??
The past week has consisted of shadowing various resourcers and consultants that range across all sectors that my internship has to offer, including: healthcare, commercial, hospitality, industrial, and retail. Alongside having the opportunity to visit different sectors across the company, my friend and I also had the chance to visit Barcelona, Spain this past weekend,…
Adjusting to a Low-Context Communication Culture (also solo traveling survived!)
¡Hola todos! As I’m just two weeks from the end of my internship, I have many reflections on navigating different communication styles both inside and outside of work environments. Many times throughout my experience in Spain, I have felt very grateful for orientations from Pitt and EUSA that explained “low context communication” culture. In the…
Starting out in Stockholm
My first week in Stockholm is finishing up. I take a 35 minute train into the city every morning, work at my internship during the day, and spend most evenings exploring the city with my new friends. We’ve mostly been walking around different neighborhoods, finding places to eat, and taking advantage of the long evenings….
Building Skills in Stockholm
I have just finished my fifth week of my internship at MyTelescope in Stockholm. As the month of July rolls on and the end of this program is starting to become visible, I am becoming less comfortable with the thought of leaving Stockholm. This past weekend, we had the opportunity to visit Vaxholm, which is…
Efficiency, Trust, and Growth
Throughout my internship in Germany, I have gained a better understanding of how success is defined in a professional environment. While technical skills and strong performance are important, I have noticed that success is measured just as much by reliability, organization, professionalism, and the ability to work well with others. Employees are expected to complete…
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