This weekend was characterized by a weekend trip to Glasgow. My sister graduated from the University of Glasgow (with a degree in Microbiology ) this weekend, so I planned a trip out to see her. I flew first to Dublin to meet my parents, and then we all headed to Scotland together. To my surprise,…
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Getting the Message Across
During my time in Germany, I have noticed several differences in communication compared to what I am used to in the United States. One concept that stood out to me is the idea of low-context versus high-context communication. Based on my experiences, I would describe Germany as having a fairly low-context communication style. People tend…
Making Every Moment Count
Hello again, everyone! The fact that I only have two weeks left in Berlin has really started to sink in, and it has motivated me to make the most of every moment I have left. There is still so much to see and experience, so this weekend was all about exploring as much as possible….
Week 7: Spy Museum, Samurai Museum, and Prague Trip
This week has been full of adventures. After getting over my heat exhaustion from my favorite weekend trip so far, it was time to go back to exploring Berlin. I went to the Samurai museum, which honestly was not my favorite. From the reviews I thought it was going to be more interactive than it…
Making the Most of Berlin
This past week I found myself thinking about how little time I have left in Berlin! It has been increasingly harder to stay in the moment when I know that I now only have 2 weeks in Germany. It is crazy to think “wait this is probably our last time here” when we visit our…
Swapped the Jersey Shore for Prague
Week 7!!!! Every week I’m in shock that we’re getting closer and closer to our last day :(. But, I’ve still been taking every advantage I can to explore Berlin and Europe. Luckily, this week has cooled off from the monstrous heatwave last week, so here’s an update on what I’ve been up to! After…
Another Busy Week in Berlin
For me, it has been another busy week at work in Berlin! I was doing a lot of the usual work that I’ve done in the previous weeks, as well as helping prepare for the company’s summer BBQ. This is an event where we host all the investors in the company’s fund, as well as…
Week 7: Communication and Charcuterie
One of the most interesting aspects of my internship in Germany has been experiencing a different communication style in the workplace. Before arriving in Berlin, our study abroad program introduced us to the concept of low-context and high-context communication. Germany is considered a low-context culture, meaning people generally communicate in a direct, clear, and straightforward…
Budapest & Big Lessons
Hello again, everyone! This week has been extra exciting because I just got back from spending the weekend in Budapest. It is such a beautiful city, and I can honestly say it lived up to all the hype. The architecture was absolutely stunning, from the grand Parliament building to the beautiful streets along the Danube….
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