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…
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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…
Second to Last Week in Berlin
Reflecting on my experience this summer, I would say that German culture defines success in a relatively similar manner to the culture in the United States. Success is seen as getting things done and accomplishing your tasks efficiently and properly. Many people work extremely hard during their work day, but still make time for vacations…
Achieving Success in Berlin
Hi everyone! I am officially entering the final week of my internship and time here in Berlin. It’s an incredibly bittersweet goodbye. Even though I’ve had an amazing time here exploring Berlin and the rest of Europe, I miss my family and friends and I’m very excited to return home and see them again! I…
Week 7: Reflecting on Communication Differences
Hello again! This past week was another incredible stretch of both personal growth and professional reflection. With only a few weeks remaining in my summer term with the Berlin Adler, the countdown has officially begun, prompting me to maximize every single weekend. This past weekend, my friends and I decided to take a quick weekend…
Week 8: Ku’damm and Kelly
As my international internship program begins to come to an end, I have been reflecting on everything I have experienced over the past eight weeks. Coming back this week from my weekend trip to Prague gave me even more time to think about how much this experience has impacted me, both professionally and personally. Before…
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