Czeching Out: Final Reflections on My Prague Internship

Writing this post back in the states I can not be more sad to have left such a beautiful place behind, but I will cherish all the knowledge, memories, and experiences I have gained from my two months abroad in europe. Firstly, this would have not been possible with the scholarship I received from Pitt…

Final Week in Prague, off to Paris!

Ahoj! I hope that everyone is doing well. This week was my final week of my internship and of the IIP: Prague program. It is incredible how fast this experience has flown by and how much I have learned and grown in such a short period of time. My main priorities this past week were…

Redefining Success: My Professional Journey in Prague

Working in Prague for Lincoln Property Company on the investment management team has given me a unique perspective on how different cultures define professional success and the qualities that make an employee effective. The Czech Republic, with its rich history and distinctive work culture, offers a refreshing contrast to what I have been accustomed to…

Close to the end :(

My time in Prague has been the experience of a lifetime that I will forever cherish. As we head out last weekend in this beautiful city there is a lot of sadness and also reflection I have about interning in the Czech republic. Before my internship abroad, I viewed my leadership style as collaborative and…

Hard and Soft Skills Journey

Embarking on an international internship is a profound journey that extends beyond professional growth, fostering the development of both transferable soft and technical hard skills. My time in the Czech Republic with Lincoln Property Company has been an enriching experience, offering insights into finance while enhancing my global competencies. I am going to be reflecting…

Adapting in Prague: Navigating Czech Culture

Living and working in Prague, Czech Republic, has been a rewarding and enriching experience, but it has also presented several cultural challenges that have required significant adaptation. The most difficult aspects of assimilating into Czech culture, both in general and in the workplace, stem from differences in communication styles, work-life balance, and social interactions. One…

Confusion To Confidence

During my internship at Lincoln Property Company, working in the finance section, I have encountered several challenges, each serving as an invaluable learning experience both professionally and culturally. Among these challenges, one significant incident stands out, exemplifying the uncertainty and ambiguity that can arise in the workplace and how I navigated through it. Last week,…

YOU are the guest, so adapt and respect!!!

Hello, once again I am back talking about my experiences here in Florence. It’s crazy to think that I spent more time in Europe than I have in the US this year so far. It’s also crazy to think that I’ll see my family soon. At first it was definitely hard to adjust, as I…

Easter Break Eve

I can’t believe it has already been a month since I arrived in Austria! I’ve already adjusted my behaviors and schedule and learned a few tricks to better integrate into Vienna. I’ve already visited a few major landmarks in the city, including castles! There’s still so much I have to see! Classes have officially begun,…