Goodbye Berlin!

Now that my internship and time in Berlin has come to an end, I am reflecting on the entirety of this experience. I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to develop my skills in venture capital and work in an extremely interesting environment. I’m also grateful to have had the opportunity to immerse myself in…

Week 8: Global Competency & Expectations

Hello again! As I write this final blog update, I am filled with a mix of emotions that are hard to put into words. It was officially my last week in Berlin, and looking back at the journey over these past two months, it feels surreal how fast the time has flown by. Leaving this…

Till Next Time Berlin!!

Hello everyone for the final time, After eight unforgettable weeks, my international internship experience in Berlin has officially come to an end. Looking back on my final week and saying goodbye to the city, my coworkers, and the friends I made was incredibly bittersweet. It feels like just yesterday that I was packing my bags,…

Auf Wiedersehen, Berlin

Hello everyone! While I am sitting at Helsinki airport waiting for my flight, I thought I would take this opportunity to reflect on the amazing experience I have had over the past eight weeks. First, I want to give a huge shoutout to the Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs (NRIEP), where I was awarded…

Post-Trip: BER -> PHL

Over the past eight weeks, my experience in Berlin has been one of the most rewarding and transformative opportunities I have ever had. Coming into this internship, I expected to gain professional experience in an international setting, but I left with so much more than that. I developed new skills, built meaningful relationships, immersed myself…

One Last Week in Berlin

Hello everyone! I can’t believe this is my last week in Berlin. Time has flown by so quickly—it feels like just yesterday I was packing my bags and getting ready for this adventure. I wanted to make the most of my final weekend here, and it was everything I could have hoped for. We spent…

The Yellow From the Egg

My last blog in Berlin! I can’t believe I am writing this. I feel like I just landed. Well, maybe not JUST landed, but it does not feel like I have been here for 8 weeks. I have gone through some many personal and professional changes. I never understand people when they said that studying…

Week 8: Parks, Peacocks, and Project Hail Mary

I cannot believe this is my final week in Berlin. Time has gone by so fast. Looking back at the past few weeks, it feels crazy how quickly everything has happened. With that, I feel like all the traveling and constantly being on the go is finally catching up with me. I think ever since…

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…