After being here for officially for a month, I have learned so much about the culture of my host country, Florence. In my Exploring and Analyzing the Global City of Florence class, we discuss both the culture that has been created for tourists and a bit more of the realistic culture. To get to the…
Dublin Darling: Week Four
Week four in Dublin has been great! My week started off with a nice and exciting adventure! Luiza, Amanda, and I went to Bray, which is another coastal town. One of my coworkers told me about it after I told them I went to Howth the weekend before. We got up on Sunday and took…
Living the Sydney Way
I only have about two weeks left in Sydney and it is definitely bittersweet! I’m still having an amazing time in such a culturally rich and diverse city, both in and out of the classroom. One part of Australian culture that I’ve connected with is the deep appreciation and dedication to nature and the outdoors….
Week 3 in Madrid
Three weeks into my internship in Madrid, something surprising has started to happen. This city, which once felt unfamiliar, is beginning to feel like home. The narrow streets that confused me on day one are now part of my daily commute. The rhythm of the late dinners, the lively plazas, and extremely active weekends no…
Week 4 – Adaptability and Flexibility in Ireland
As I finish my fourth week living and working in Ireland, I’ve had time to really take in the differences between life here and back home. While I’ve adjusted fairly well, there have definitely been moments that have pushed me to adapt both personally and professionally. One of the first things I noticed, especially outside…
Eric Barbrack: Week 3 – Problem Solving with Incomplete Information
When working on Elder Home Share, a website owned by my boss, I’ve quickly learned that navigating workplace dynamics, especially in a new country, requires a balance of initiative, adaptability, and communication. My boss doesn’t have a strong background in website optimization or web design principles, so most of our conversations revolve around the end…
Week 4 – Adaptability & Flexibility
Week 4 – Adaptability and Flexibility Prompt Response: One of the greatest aspects of being abroad in a location that is new to you is the ability to grow through individual experiences as well as expand your personal cross-cultural awareness. Over the course of my eight-week stay in Dublin, Ireland, I will learn about…
Week 3 Reflection – Dublin
When I first started with Sweete, I was definitely faced with a big amount of uncertainty. Stepping into this new role was exciting and scary, as it required me to adapt quickly to a workplace environment and dynamics I was unfamiliar with. My specialty lies in tech-related matters, which means I have a particular set…
Week 3 – Prague
One of the biggest challenges I’ve noticed during my internship at Carvago is learning how to work through uncertainty. I’m currently working on projects involving artificial intelligence (AI), and if there’s one thing I’ve realized, it’s that the field is constantly changing. New tools, methods, and research come out all the time, which can make…
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