Success in the US is associated with the hustle and grind. People work hard and often push their physical limits to get things done and this is a source of pride. High salaries, quick promotions, and prestigious companies are what people chase. Moreover, people are quite willing to take risks when it comes to their…
Category: International Internship Program
Cultural Assimilation in France
The longer the stay in a foreign country, the more important it becomes to try to act how a local would. Needless to say, it is not possible to completely blend in; even after living in France for years, some people still have habits or mindsets from their home country. But people appreciate seeing someone…
My Final Farewell
I still cannot believe that more than three weeks ago I was still doing my internship in a completely foreign country. Looking back on the time I have spent in Dublin almost makes the whole experience seem like something that never actually happened. The seemingly long eight weeks before the program ended up passing by…
What Two Months in Stockholm Has Taught Me
This summer, I had the opportunity to spend two months in Stockholm, Sweden to participate in the International Internship Program through the University of Pittsburgh. Throughout the course of this summer, I was a Finance & Data Intern for MyTelescope which is a small tech company based out of Stockholm. MyTelescope has created an artificial…
Bonjour : the Key Code to French Communication
Never forget to say “Bonjour” at the beginning of any interaction and a “Merci, au revoir” at the end. There are many stereotypes that French people are unkind, specifically Parisians. This is simply a result of different styles of communication across different cultures. One simple aspect that is overlooked so much but makes a massive…
Post-Dublin Reflections
During my two month internship experience this summer, I have gained numerous professional experiences. I am very grateful to have been able to work at the European Institute of Women’s Health, a nonprofit organization focusing on improving international policy surrounding women’s health. Though this is not a career path I plan to pursue, it runs…
Post-Trip
As I reflect on my time in Sweden, it is hard to believe how much I experienced and learned in such a short period. When I first arrived, I was excited but also a little nervous about living and working in a new country. I knew this experience would challenge me academically and professionally, but…
Leadership Goes Both Ways
Before this internship, if someone had asked me to describe my leadership style I would have said something about leading by example. However, I am not sure what that would have looked like in practice. What I actually believed was that a leader is the person who knows that should happen next and tells everyone…
Determining Success in Stockholm
This past week was my last week in Stockholm, Sweden. It feels weird being back home in Pittsburgh, but it also feels as though I had never left, despite spending two months over four thousand miles away from home. I learned quite a lot about myself, the direction that I can follow with my career,…
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