Hej! I’ve been at home for around a week now and have been able to properly process and am ready to reflect on my summer abroad. First I would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout the course of this program, everyone at the Pitt Global Team, all…
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Post Internship Reflection
Thank you so much for your generous support, which made my international internship in Stockholm, Sweden, possible. These past eight weeks have been a life-changing experience that allowed me to grow personally, academically, and professionally. Living and working in a new country expanded my worldview and pushed me beyond my comfort zone in the best…
Week 8: My last week with work!
My eighth and final week in Stockholm has been a mix of emotions: gratitude, reflection, and a touch of sadness. As the end of my internship approached, everything started to feel a bit more meaningful: the daily commute, my desk at the office, and even the small routines that had become second nature over the…
Week 7: Let’s end it all where we started
As I wrap up my seventh week of my internship in Stockholm, I’m amazed at how quickly time is flying by. This week felt like the perfect balance between professional progress and personal exploration. I was able to stay focused and complete most of my work early in the week, which gave me a great…
Week 6: Travel with me!
So far, my internship experience in Stockholm, Sweden, has been both exciting and enriching. Now that I’m in my sixth week, I’ve settled into a steady rhythm at the company and in the city. What once felt unfamiliar has quickly become part of my daily routine, from navigating public transportation to understanding the work culture….
Departure
Reflection on Growth and Takeaways from My Program in Stockholm My experience in Stockholm was one of the most positive in my life. Not only because of what I learned about Sweden, but also because of what I learned about myself. When I landed, I simply thought that I would be getting used to a new city and working environment. Rather, I was getting used to a completely new mindset about work, life, and how people treat one another. That adjustment has affected me in…
Week 8: Success
What is success? Defining success from a Swedish perspective is a little difficult. Succeeding in Sweden does not revolve around work but rather family and personal life. That is not to say that doing well in your career is not important, it just is more ambiguous. For example, being a successful working Swede is living…
Week 7: Communication Differences
Observed Communication Differences in Sweden Going into my working experience in Sweden I was not sure what to expect especially because of the prep meeting. I did find that some information was accurate but not totally accurate. I think largely it was due to the fact my company was comprised of people from many different…
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