Leaving Stockholm With a New Perspective

The past eight weeks I spent in Stockholm have been some of the most meaningful weeks of my college experience. When I first arrived in Sweden, I was excited to begin my internship and learn what living in a new country would be like. I knew this experience would be a step outside my comfort…

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…

Growing Through New Experiences

As I get closer to the end of my time abroad, I have been trying to make the most of my time. This past week my roommate and I spent a lot of nights on walks and runs. We also went to  karaoke and an outdoor venue to watch the France v. Morocco game! This…

Finding My Pace in Sweden’s Fashion Industry

This week, I got the opportunity to assist in my second photoshoot! This one was a lot of fun. I came into the office early to steam clothes and prepare for the shoot. I packed up my boss’s car in a way to make sure all the steamed clothes wouldn’t wrinkle. We then headed 30…

Work Expectations in Sweden

The weather in Stockholm has been so wonderful this past week. My roommate and I spent a lot of time going on post-work walks and watching the sunset. We went to a small jazz band which was a cool experience. During my internship, I got to assist in my first photoshoot which was a really…

Managing Time in an Unpredictable Industry

My time in Sweden has continued to get better and better. This past Friday was Midsommar, a holiday that is largely celebrated here in Sweden. I got the day off work, and traveled to the island of Sandhamn with some of my friends from the program. Safe to say, it was definitely an authentic experience….

Navigating the Fashion Industry in a New Country

For my international internship, I am working in the fashion media industry as a fashion editor intern. This is an industry I have become familiar with over the past year through working for a seamstress and interning during New York Fashion Week. Those experiences gave me valuable insight into the fast-paced nature of the fashion…