Hola todos! Three weeks in, and if there is one thing this internship has taught me above everything else, it is that the professional world operates on a very different kind of confidence than the one you build in school. In a classroom, the problems are designed to be solved. The professor knows the answer,…
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Mercadona for Lunch?
During my internship, each assignment is unique. Every individual who contacts the company has different needs, whether they are looking for a specific program or have distinct goals in mind. I must consider these varying requirements whenever I work, as each person requires a different approach. This aspect of the job makes complete training challenging,…
1 down, 7 to go!
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…
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…
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