As much as I experience uncertainty around French culture and tasks at my internship, I also have been confusing many French speakers on where my accent is from. I know that I do not have a very strong American accent when I speak French, nor do I attempt to speak in a “Parisian accent” (if…
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Hola todos! After wrapping up my first full week at Bond EMEA, I can honestly say that the professional world has a way of both humbling you and exciting you at the same time, sometimes in the same meeting. With this being my first true professional office experience, I walked in on Monday morning not…
Strolling Through Seoul
So far, my time in Seoul has been amazing. I’ve had the chance to try a variety of Korean foods, including tteokbokki, kimbap, Korean BBQ, and, of course, convenience store ramen. I’ve also enjoyed exploring different parts of the city. Seoul Forest is a beautiful place to walk around and take in the scenery, while…
Real Estate in Seoul
My internship is for a real estate startup called SafeJibsa. This startup is working on developing an online real estate service aimed at preventing real estate fraud called jeonse fraud, which is specific to the South Korean housing market. Jeonse fraud is a consequence of the jeonse, or key-money system that many rental properties operate…
Splashing Into Week Two
Dublin Diaries | Week 2 Vikings, Statues & Managing Life in Dublin What a week it has been! Week two in Dublin has continued to be an incredible experience, and I am starting to feel truly at home here. The city keeps surprising me with new things to discover every time I step outside, and…
C’est comme tu veux !
Two months sounds like a long time, but I can tell that time is flying by. It feels like just yesterday, I landed in Paris, took a nap at my homestay, then went on a walk exploring the city for the very first time. Right now, looking at the calendar and seeing that I have…
Learning on the Fly!
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…
A Busy Week in Berlin
Last weekend, I was able to spend more time exploring Berlin. On Friday night, I went to a club in Berlin with the other students doing internships here. I was skeptical about being out late, but when even my supervisor encouraged me to go along, I decided to join. It was a really fun experience,…
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…
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