It is crazy to think that the end of the spring 2021 semester is approaching. It feels like just yesterday when I was first joining zooms and getting to meet all our international clients. This opportunity to participate in an international consulting project during COVID-19 is an experience I could not be more grateful for….
Tag: Spring 2021
Reflection
I have finished my remote internship and there is so much that I have learned throughout this experience. It has been interesting learning internationally while staying right here in Pittsburgh. Learning to work remotely has required a lot of time management and adapting but these skills will be helpful in the world after Covid. Before…
Final Reflections
Earlier today, April 21, 2021, our student consulting team delivered our final presentation to our client, Caras con Causa. With the final presentation complete, I can reflect on key takeaways from the semester-long engagement. Important transferrable skills developed during the project include time management, organization, and adaptability. The project required a lot of hours outside…
Finny with Trini!
I truly cannot believe we finished our final presentation for our clients. I had a great experience this semester working on this project, and it’s honestly flown by. I really hope that NatureSeekers will be able to utilize some of our ideas that we presented. After our presentation Kyle, who has been our main contact…
Overcoming the Challenges of Zoom University
Less than two weeks left until the final presentation! This was by far one of the longest projects that I have worked on and to some degree, I have developed some sort of attachment to it. The effects of COVID-19 reach far beyond individual exposure and health, the world was put to a halt. On…
Redefining Virtual Study Abroad
As we finish up the project and semester, it’s difficult to wrap my mind around the idea that our group truly encountered a once in a lifetime opportunity, when it comes to “virtual study abroad.” While I obviously prefer to not be in a pandemic, and incorporate travel into international programs, it has been extremely…
Consulting Projects during COVID: The Positives and Negatives
From my experience working with CEOLI this past semester I have had the opportunity to learn so much about Bolivia and their culture. From the moment I learned about Service Learning, I knew that Cochabamba had the most beautiful weather on earth. Perfect mid-seventies weather daily with both the mountains and valleys, cities and farm,…
First Experiences in Navigating Uncertainty: ICP Covid-19 Edition
It has been evident throughout the duration of this project that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the environment in which our client operates. From the beginning, we anticipated COVID-19 to be an issue, as the pandemic had already transformed our lives dramatically. Across the continental United States, widespread school shutdowns have…
A Pandemic’s Impact on Virtual Consulting
The effects of the COVID-19 reach far beyond individual exposure and health. How do you imagine the coronavirus has impacted the country your client lives and works in as compared to the United States? Do you think it has any significance on your project? If so, please explain. As our project is coming to an…
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