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…
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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…
Leadership In Stockholm
Before this experience, I saw leadership as something of authority. Now, I know this is not true for every workplace in America, but for a lot of the jobs I have experienced, leadership consisted of a manager telling the lower employees how to act. This is prosperous in some ways, as it gives direction to…
Post Trip: Memories, Lessons, and a World Reimagined
As I sit down to write this final blog entry, I’m filled with a profound sense of gratitude, reflection, and growth. These past two months in Sweden have been a whirlwind of new experiences, challenges, friendships, and lessons that I know will shape me for years to come, personally, academically, and professionally. Now that the…
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