As my international internship in Spain has ended I’ve had the chance to reflect on everything I’ve experienced, learned, and taken away from this incredible opportunity. First and foremost, I want to express my sincere gratitude to the the Pitt team who helped make this experience possible. Without the opportunity, I might not have been…

During my time in Spain, I’ve been observing not only how people work, but also how success is viewed and measured in the workplace. Coming from the United States, where “success” in a professional sense is often tied to productivity, results, and efficiency, it’s been really interesting to see how those expectations compare to what…

During my time in Spain, I’ve started to notice some interesting differences in how people communicate, especially when it comes to the concept of high-context vs. low-context cultures. Coming from the U.S., which is considered a low-context culture where communication tends to be direct, explicit, and straight to the point. I was used to very…

Before starting my internship abroad, I would’ve described my leadership style as fairly structured and task-oriented. I focused on being organized, dependable, and efficient, someone who takes initiative, keeps things on track, and makes sure work gets done. I saw leadership as stepping up, setting the pace, and being responsible for outcomes. While I understood…

As I reach the halfway point of my time abroad, I’ve been reflecting on the skills I’ve been developing, both soft and hard and how this experience is shaping me personally and professionally. Living and working in a different country has pushed me to grow in ways I didn’t totally expect. Especially when it comes…

So far, my time in Spain has been splendid. The people are welcoming, the culture is vibrant, and I’m genuinely enjoying the experience both inside and outside the workplace. I haven’t experienced any serious culture shock or discomfort, maybe because I have visited Spain before with my family. However, if I had to pick one…

Honestly when I saw this week’s reflection prompt about uncertainty, unclear directions, and ambiguity I wasn’t really sure what to talk about. The truth is that I haven’t faced any major difficulties or moments of serious confusion in my internship so far. Things have gone relatively smoothly. My supervisor has been clear with instructions, the…

Beginning my internship at Comillas Pontifical University has been quite engaging. I will be assisting with the FAIR project, an EU-funded initiative designed to raise awareness and encourage implementation of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. It has been a unique and rewarding experience so far. Although I’ve only just joined the team, I’ve already…