Buenos días a todos! It’s now mid-July, and I’ve got approximately twelve days left in Madrid and nine days left of my internship at CIAL. It’s the big elephant in the room- whether I see the 25th looming on my calendar, or my host dad mentions it, I can’t seem to ignore the approaching end…
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Week 6 in Madrid
Six weeks into my internship in Madrid, I am starting to see how much this experience is helping me grow as a leader. Before coming here, I thought leadership meant taking charge, organizing tasks, and making sure everything ran smoothly. I liked working in group projects where I could plan ahead and keep everyone on…
Leadership in Madrid
This past week has been really exciting for me. I started my week watching the sunset at Temple of Debod, and it was a great experience that is so Madrid. The park was full of people, all with several boxes of pizza and wine in coffee tumblers. I could hear music playing and it was…
Live and Learn
This week was the fastest week of my life. I blinked and it was Thursday, and I was already preparing for a weekend in the Canary Islands. This week, it felt like I spent a lot of time on planning and logistics. We booked everything for the Canary Islands a couple of weeks ago, so…
Munching in München
¡Hola! Or should I say Hallo? I just returned from my getaway in Munich, Germany. My girlfriend, Cam, is studying abroad in Freiburg for the summer, so we met in Munich to spend the weekend together. After a weekend full of delicious food (thus the blog title), beautiful sights, and lots of quality time, I’m…
Limping, Leadership, and Late-night Tapas
After a sedentary week spent waiting for my foot to heal, I was starting to go a bit stir-crazy. Throughout the week, I gradually increased my step count, being careful not to disrupt the healing process. I walked around the neighborhood on Friday, went grocery shopping with my host mom on Saturday, and ended the…
Leadership Lessons and a Little Sevillan Sun
Before this internship, I would have described my leadership style as quietly confident but mostly reserved. I have never been the loudest voice in the room and usually prefer to observe, listen carefully, and speak when I feel it is necessary. I did not often see myself as the one to take charge unless it…
Taking Hikes and Delayed Flights
Week 6 in Madrid! And you guessed it: another week, another (chaotic) weekend trip. This time, two of my friends and I boarded a plane bound for the Canary Islands, or more specifically, Gran Canaria. It was early Saturday morning when we left, and if you’ve been following along you’ll be happy to hear that…
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