I arrived back in Pittsburgh from Berlin almost one week ago. Since returning home I have had the chance to truly take time and reflect on my 2 months in Berlin. There is no easy way to summarize an experience that has given me new perspectives, meaningful connections, personal growth, and memories that will stay…
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Post-Trip Conclusion
When I first arrived in Berlin, I expected this experience to be primarily about gaining technical skills and adding professional experience to my résumé. While I certainly accomplished those goals through my internship at w3.hub, I am leaving with something much more valuable: a new perspective on myself, my future, and what it means to…
Bye Bye, Berlin
Hello! This is my last blog post from the International Internship Berlin Program, and I must say it is really sad to have to leave Berlin. It is a delightful and unique city, with so much to do and see, and I can only hope to back at some point. I can easily say I…
Concluding My Berlin Chapter
Dear Donors, Mentors, and the University of Pittsburgh Community, Hello everyone! I have officially been back in the States for just over a week, and honestly, it feels really nice to be back home. Being back in a familiar environment, sleeping in my own bed, and catching up with family has given me the breathing…
Bittersweet GoodBye, Berlin!
Well, we did it! After 8 and half weeks in a new country, memories made for a lifetime, and a bumpy flight home, I made it home and completed my Business Development internship with Surflay Nanotec GmbH! Since I’ve been home, it’s been really nice to relax and reflect on what an amazing oppurtunity this…
Goodbye Berlin!
Now that my internship and time in Berlin has come to an end, I am reflecting on the entirety of this experience. I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to develop my skills in venture capital and work in an extremely interesting environment. I’m also grateful to have had the opportunity to immerse myself in…
Week 8: Global Competency & Expectations
Hello again! As I write this final blog update, I am filled with a mix of emotions that are hard to put into words. It was officially my last week in Berlin, and looking back at the journey over these past two months, it feels surreal how fast the time has flown by. Leaving this…
Till Next Time Berlin!!
Hello everyone for the final time, After eight unforgettable weeks, my international internship experience in Berlin has officially come to an end. Looking back on my final week and saying goodbye to the city, my coworkers, and the friends I made was incredibly bittersweet. It feels like just yesterday that I was packing my bags,…
Auf Wiedersehen, Berlin
Hello everyone! While I am sitting at Helsinki airport waiting for my flight, I thought I would take this opportunity to reflect on the amazing experience I have had over the past eight weeks. First, I want to give a huge shoutout to the Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs (NRIEP), where I was awarded…
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