I am writing from my uncle’s apartment in Valencia, two days after leaving Madrid. The eight week program flew by so quickly and I can not believe that it is over! I can already feel myself getting nostalgic thinking about the fun experiences and the friends I made. On top of this, I am incredibly…
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Learning and Growth
It is incredible to think that we have reached the last week of the program already. Beginning my final week at work at the gallery is surreal and quite sad. This has been an incredibly formative few weeks from both a professional and personal standpoint. One of the aspects of this experience that I cherish…
Language and Communication
During my time here I have noticed a few key differences in social norms and communication habits. I especially find it interesting to consider high and low context communication differences between Spain and the United States due to my background. I was born in Spain, and have spent a considerable portion of my life here….
Learning useful skills
The transferable or “soft skills” I have developed during the program are hands down some of the things I most value from this experience. One of the things I wanted to develop during my time here was independence and becoming more self-sufficient. On a day-to-day level I can definitely notice a difference compared to when…
Leadership and Team work
I find it incredible that we are already halfway through the program. I first realized that so much time has passed when trying to plan weekend trips, and noticing how little weekends we have left before July 22! Since arriving, everyday has been filled with new experiences and lessons, which has definitely made the time…
La Importancia de la Adaptabilidad
My time in Madrid so far has been very interesting from a personal and professional standpoint. Assimilating into the Spanish way of life and day to day routine has not been very difficult, having grown up visiting family here. However, I still have encountered new experiences during the program that have been an adjustment. Though…
Ambigüedad en el trabajo
This is my third week working at the art gallery. One of the culture shocks I have encountered the most during my time here is the ambiguity of directions and tasks that are given to me. I have noticed that this position is very much an environment in which you must look for your own…
Gestión del Tiempo
My position within the gallery is unique to other internships I have had in the past in the way my tasks and projects are assigned. At the gallery, things are done on an as-needed basis. Because of this, everyday I help out my coworkers with a range of different tasks – from designing wall labels…
Primer Día de Trabajo
I have been looking forward to my internship at La Caja gallery since I first head of my placement. The gallery is located in the Chueca neighborhood, towards the center of Madrid. La Caja focuses on a variety of different projects, such as the selling of artisanal furniture created by local artists and architectural work….
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