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…
Tag: Gabriel Galiffa
“How’d You Beat the Heat?” I Went North! (Robert Irwin Featured!!!)
I’m sure this is going to sound like a broken record, but it was HOT this week/weekend in Berlin. The minute I saw triple digits on the weather app, I was stunned. I didn’t know I’d see temperatures like that in my lifetime. I found a pretty unique way to beat the heat, and I’ll…
Ciao or Tschau? How About Both!
Hi everyone! I’ve officially reached the halfway point of my time abroad! Where did the time go?! I feel like I just got here. This week has been packed with fun and exciting things, and I can’t wait to share them with you! Along with that, my internship is going great. After about a month…
A little bit of this (Berlin), a little bit of that (Greece)
Hi everyone! Week 3 is done! I can’t believe I’m almost halfway through my time here in Berlin. It feels like yesterday when I first arrived at the airport and lugged my baggage on the U7 to get to my hotel. I am fully in a groove now with my internship and life abroad, which…
Holzmarkt and Spaghettieis and Hamburg Oh My!
Hi everyone! Week 2 of my internship is finally complete! I’m finally starting to get into the routine of coming into the office and showing up for the company. All the while, I’m still navigating some minor challenges, such as problem solving with incomplete information. But, before I talk about that, here’s a quick debrief…
The Schlep from Olivaer Platz to Adlershof: Internship Week 1!
Hi everyone! My first official week of my internship in Berlin has come to a close. This has truly been the biggest learning curve I have ever had to manage as a student. It was busy and stressful at times, but also so rewarding and exciting to take on my job for the nest 8…
Bundestag and BioTech in Berlin!
Hi everyone! After a short flight from PIT to JFK, and then a very long flight from JFK to BER, I have finally arrived in my home for the next 8.5 weeks! This first week has flown by while also being packed with many educational and fun activities to introduce us to Berlin. From German…
USA Today, Berlin Tomorrow!
Hello everyone! My name is Gabriel Galiffa and I am a rising senior studying Natural Sciences with a certificate in Managing Health Services, Programs and Projects. I will be participating in the International Internship Program in Berlin this summer, and I couldn’t be more excited! To introduce myself, I grew up in the suburbs of…
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