Final Thoughts

My program in Madrid has been done for just about a week now. I have been traveling for the last few days but found some time to write this blog and reflect on what I learned throughout the program. I would like to use this blog post to reflect on some of the lessons I…

Success in Spain

Hello everyone and welcome back to another blog post! We are wrapping up the program and I have had a fantastic and rewarding experience. I am confident that it will contribute to my future success not only professionally but also personally. I know I have grown personally and learned a lot more than I expected,…

Types of Communication

Hello everyone! We are coming close to finishing the program and it has been so rewarding and amazing so far. This blog will talk a bit about communication in different places. Communication is a fundamental aspect of human interaction. Different cultures and countries have varying communication preferences, often classified on a scale from low-context to…

Leadership in Spain

Hello everyone! We are almost a week into July, and it is getting hot here in Spain. They also are not huge fans of air conditioning, but I am adapting. Anyway, today we will talk about leadership. Before this experience, I had several opportunities to take up leadership roles, yet I always felt that my…

Skills in Spain

It has been just over a month here in Spain, and today I will be sharing some of the skills I am developing during my international internship. This experience has been instrumental in enhancing my soft skills related to business, and overall, I can feel myself growing, maturing, and learning every day. To begin, let’s…

Cultural Differences

I have been in Spain for over a month and feel pretty good about my understanding of the culture. There have been a few differences from the United States, but nothing that I haven’t been able to adapt to. I feel as though I am figuring out the city, as I rarely need to use…

Clear Communication is Key

Whenever you are entering a new company or organization, expectations can be uncertain, especially during those first few weeks/days. My first few days at MadridEasy were no exception. There are many times throughout the day when I may be confused about some directions or expectations. It also does not help that this is my second…

Time Managment in Spain

It has only been a week and a half and I am already feeling like I need to improve my time management. My schedule is 9-6 everyday and it is hard to fit everything into the day. Regarding my daily management, I will use this blog post to reflect on and re-evaluate my time management…

MadridEasy Real Estate

Hello everyone! My name is Jack Pearson and I am currently working in Madrid as a part of the PITT IIP program. The company I work for is named MadridEasy. MadridEasy is a company that provides short-term housing for students and young professionals who will be staying or studying in Madrid for less than a…