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…

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 & Change Leadership has always been something that I have struggled with, or struggled to navigate. I tend to either take charge in groups or get pushed to the side. I am incredibly susceptible to group dynamics and I adapt to the group. I personally think adaptability with my dynamic is a positive. However,…

Learned Skills A lot of the skills and areas of growth that I have developed, have been gradual. There have been a couple of soft skills that I have learned. Soft skills I feel I have grown in are, communication, adaptability, and collaboration. Learning to communicate in a work environment is very important, especially an…

Week Recap This has been a relatively slow-paced week as the office begins to wind down for the month of July. With many of my coworkers taking time off and a generally quieter atmosphere, the usual pace has eased slightly. I’m currently working on completing my data points for the upcoming report. Unfortunately, I’m still…

Doubts Where I am experiencing uncertainty:In my internship, I often experience ambiguity with the current project I am working on. Requirements aren’t fully defined at the start or what I need to get is difficult. Often times the data needed should not take too long. However, there is a new product launching so some people…