Tag: Lucas Drinen
Week 8 – Stockholm
In Sweden professional success is defined quite differently compared to the United States. As an intern immersed in Swedish work culture, I’ve come to find that success is not measured by personal visibility, or constant output, but rather by how effectively an individual contributes to the collective effort. Swedish workplaces emphasize efficiency, collaboration, reliability, and…
Week 7 – Stockholm
During my time in Sweden, one of the most interesting challenges I’ve encountered has been adjusting to the communication style. In particular, the contrast between low-context and high-context communication has become clear, and it’s something I never gave much thought to before. Coming from a more direct, low-context background, I’ve had to adapt to Sweden’s…
Week 6 – Stockholm
The roles I take on in collaborative work and my approach to leadership have evolved over time. Back in high school, when working on group projects, I often had a clear vision of the final product, which naturally pushed me into a leadership position. However, my fixation on achieving that exact vision sometimes came at…
Week 5 – Stockholm
Interning as a ux and web designer at a startup in Stockholm has been more than just an opportunity to grow my portfolio, it’s a crash course in soft skills, technical development, and communication. While I came in expecting to sharpen my design skills, I didn’t anticipate just how much I would grow in other…
Week 4 – Stockholm
I’ve been really enjoying my time here in Stockholm and at work, despite a few challenges along the way. The city is incredibly clean, safe, and beautiful. In many ways, the work culture has been relatively easy to adjust to. Having more independence in my role than what I’m used to in the U.S. has…
Week 2 – Stockholm
As I’ve settled further into my work and explored more of the city, I’m beginning to feel more at home in Stockholm. The first few days of my internship were a bit of an adjustment. The flat hierarchy is not something I am used to from my jobs in the US, but i’m starting to…
Week 1 – Stockholm
This summer, I’m working as a UX/UI Design intern at Flexpenser AB, a cleantech startup based in Stockholm that specializes in innovative dispensing technology. Flexpenser’s products are designed for industries like pharmaceuticals, food, and cosmetics, offering precision, sustainability, and efficiency through their valve system. Although this role doesn’t align perfectly with the type of company…
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