Throughout the course of my internship in Stockholm, I have noticed many similarities and differences between communication styles both in my internship and in day-to-day activities. Beginning with my internship, I began my first week with receiving information on the main project that I am working on throughout the summer. For some background context, MyTelescope…
Category: International Internship Program
End of the Road
After spending roughly two months in Korea, I cannot describe how much I have grown both personally and professionally, and I am so grateful I had this opportunity. Before I left for Korea, I had never left the country by myself. Even in the US, I was hesitant to eat out, go shopping, or visit…
Post-Madrid Reflections
It’s been just over a week since I returned home from Europe. After I left Madrid, I spent a lovely three days with my friend and her family at their home in Naples, which included a day trip to Rome. Since then, I’ve been back in my childhood home in Clarksburg, Maryland, where I’ve spent…
Back at Home and Reflecting
Now that I’m back on American soil, I’ve spent some time reflecting on my eight weeks in Prague. When I landed in Prague, I couldn’t speak a word of Czech, had basically no architecture background, and wasn’t totally sure I knew how to be a “confident leader.” I’m leaving with all three of those things…
A Different Perspective on Success
It doesn’t feel real that I am leaving Sweden. I have gotten so used to living here and adapting to their culture, I am not ready to go home. Living in Sweden the past two months has been the most amazing experience I could have asked for. I learned so much personally, professionally, and culturally….
Finding My Voice in the Workplace
It’s hard to believe I’ll be leaving Sweden so soon. This experience has been nothing but amazing. From the internship experience, to the wonderful people I have met, I wouldn’t wish it to be any other way. This week was very special to me because it was my 21st birthday. I was very lucky to…
Learning to be a Leader
Living in Stockholm has continued to be a great experience. The weather is perfect, it’s not too hot and cools down at night which I really enjoy. This week at my internship I helped prepare clothing for a photoshoot we had the next week. This usually involves unpacking the clothes and hanging them up, then…
Hierarchy and Leadership in Paris Labs
Whenever I speak of Paris, people always assume I am on vacation mode. “Wow, Paris! Enjoy your holiday.” Every time someone says something along those lines, I can already tell they are imagining me posing in front of the Eiffel Tower with a giant croissant in my hand, or painting in front of the Seine…
Ahoj, Praha
This is my final post from the program, and I want to begin it by thanking the donor whose scholarship made this summer possible. Spending a summer working in Prague was not something I could have done on my own, and I hope this post gives you an honest picture of what that support turned…
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