Hola todos! After wrapping up my first full week at Bond EMEA, I can honestly say that the professional world has a way of both humbling you and exciting you at the same time, sometimes in the same meeting. With this being my first true professional office experience, I walked in on Monday morning not…
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Flown Out to Brussels on Internship Day 1 (Not Clickbait)
¡Hola! My first full week in Madrid has been full of adventures and learning experiences. I began working for ActionAid, an international NGO focused on human rights and advocacy. For my next 2 months as an intern, I will be splitting my time between ActionAid Spain and the European Union office. Starting an internship in…
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I just finished my first week at my internship, and what I learned so far is that every day is different, presenting both challenges and opportunities for helpful growth. While the core everyday tasks may share similarities, each day brings its unique set of tasks and assignments that require my full attention. One of the…
We eat dinner when?!
Hola todos! I just wrapped up my first day of work in Madrid, and this city has been nothing but exhilarating so far. After a red-eye flight where I slept for about 8 of the 9 hours, I made it to Madrid early last Monday, where I met my host mom, Valentina, in her cozy…
Becoming a Gato!
I have been settling into Madrid very nicely so far! The city itself is beautiful, full of energy, and the people have been incredibly welcoming. My host family has also been wonderfully accommodating, which has made the transition much easier. One of the most rewarding parts of the experience so far has been realizing that…
Week 1: A Warm Welcome to Madrid!
¡Hola todos! I am pleased to share that I have been settling in very well to life in Madrid. My host family has been incredibly welcoming, even giving me a present upon arrival (a book about Joaquín Sorolla, since they know I love art). My 3 host siblings are all in high school and incredibly…
¡Hasta pronto, Madrid!
¡Hola! My name is Marley Pinsky and I am a rising senior studying Politics-Philosophy with a minor in Spanish. I’m originally from a DC suburb called Clarksburg, Maryland, and I love reading, exploring cities, and playing and seeing music. This fall, I’ll be starting graduate classes through a 4+1 program at Pitt’s School of Public…
PGH -> MAD
Hello! My name is Christian Lewand, and I am a rising Junior! I currently study Global Management and am aiming toward two minors, in Spanish and in Portuguese! I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but after studying at Pitt and getting closer to everyone, I have fallen more in love with my city…
Almost in España!
Hello everyone! My name is Kayhaan Farahbakhshian, and I am a rising junior at Pitt’s College of Business Administration, studying Global Management and Marketing! I am from Sudbury, Massachusetts, but since arriving in Pittsburgh in the fall of 2024, I fell in love with the city and the time that I’ve spent learning here! This…
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