In my host culture of Ireland, particularly in the context of my internship at DublinTown, success in a professional sense is multifaceted. It encompasses achieving measurable results, fostering strong relationships, and maintaining a work-life balance. DublinTown, an organization dedicated to promoting Dublin city, places a strong emphasis on collaboration, creativity, and community engagement. Success here…
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Communication Scale and Cultural Differences
In the realm of communication, cultures can broadly be classified into low-context and high-context categories. Low-context cultures, such as those prevalent in the United States, prioritize direct, explicit, and clear communication. In contrast, high-context cultures rely more on implicit messages, context, and non-verbal cues to convey meaning. Working as a digital marketing intern at DublinTown…
Red, White, and Blue! The Colors of Many…
Ahoj and Happy Independence Day to the Americans and happy bank holiday to the Czechs! There were lots of celebrations this past week – from sporting the red white and blue for America’s independence to sporting the red white and blue for Czechia, this week was a good one. I even got to sport the…
Communication and Cultural Differences
In the realm of communication, cultures can broadly be classified into low-context and high-context categories. Low-context cultures, such as those prevalent in the United States, prioritize direct, explicit, and clear communication. In contrast, high-context cultures rely more on implicit messages, context, and non-verbal cues to convey meaning. Working as a digital marketing intern at DublinTown…
Halfway There! – Bon Jovi & Big Time Rush
Ahoj, I cannot believe we are halfway through the program already. This past week has been one of focusing on relaxation and enjoying the city that I am in, Prague! The PSA BDP team here in Prague were hosting a barbeque at a local park in which the entire office was invited and I decided…
Adding Tools to the Toolkit
Ahoj everyone! My apologies for posting a day late, I have been recovering from being sick. Thankfully I am beginning to feel better and more like a human again! This past week my sister, Sarah, came to take a vacation and visit me in Prague, and we traveled together to Budapest, where I unfortunately got…
Evolving Leadership: Lessons from My DublinTown Internship
Before my internship experience at DublinTown, my leadership style was primarily independent and directive. I approached leadership with a strong focus on self-reliance, taking on a significant portion of the work myself and instructing others on what tasks they could independently perform to contribute towards the collective goal. This method was rooted in my belief…
Midway Madrid Update
Officially more than half way through the program at the time of this blog post and the first month has gone by very quickly. This week especially was quick and very fun. Over the weekend I took a trip to Morocco right after work on Friday. It was nice to be able to leave Madrid…
Navigating the Nuances
As a digital marketing intern at DublinTown in Dublin, Ireland, I have had the enriching experience of immersing myself in a culture distinct from my own in the US. While this opportunity has broadened my horizons and provided invaluable professional growth, it has also presented certain challenges, particularly in adapting to the different communication styles…
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