It’s hard to believe I’m writing this from home because it feels like just yesterday I was walking through the streets of Seoul. My last week in Korea was filled with so many moments that perfectly wrapped up my experience. One of my favorite memories was getting a facial during my lunch break with my…
Tag: Summer 2026
Peace Out Korea!
During my eight weeks in South Korea, I was able to immerse myself in a culture that was both fascinating and challenging, while also gaining invaluable professional and personal experiences. This journey was not just about completing an internship; it was about embracing opportunities, pushing myself beyond my comfort zone, and ensuring that I left…
Week 8 – Global Competency and Expectations
One of the most valuable lessons I have learned during my internship in Stockholm is that the definition of professional success can vary significantly between cultures. Before coming to Sweden, I viewed success in the workplace through a very American lens: working long hours, speaking up often, taking initiative, and consistently demonstrating productivity. While these…
The Last Goodbye
It’s crazy to think that 2 weeks have already passed since I said my final goodbyes to all my friends in Ireland, and yet it has been. Time always seems to fly when you look back on the short term, but it just goes to show how important it is to take hold of the…
Weathered Memories
Somehow, it’s already August. It feels like just yesterday that we arrived at the Pittsburgh Airport and departed for Dublin, and it’s a wild yet tender feeling. We’ve been to so many different historical landmarks in such a short period of time, and I couldn’t appreciate this program more. Though the only thing that I…
The Beauty of The Unexpected
One thing I have noticed while visiting places like Glenveagh, Doe Castle, Horn Head, and Sliabh Liag is that the weather has a huge impact on how each location feels. At first, I thought the rain, fog, and strong winds would take away from the experience, but I actually found that they added to it….
The Two Sides of Carrigart
During our initial visit to Carrigart, two places stood out to me because they represented very different parts of the community: Gteic and the local gift shop. Before arriving, I expected Gteic to be a much smaller and less developed coworking space. Instead, I found that it was surprisingly modern and well-equipped. While there is…
Post-trip: Summaries of my time in Stockholm!
My time in Stockholm was just as impactful and exciting as I was expecting, while also bringing about a familiarity I wasn’t sure I would find. My first personal goal, and what I was hoping for when I pictured my time abroad, was to feel grounded and comfortable in a place so brand new and…
Week 8: Success in Sweden.
When thinking about success and professionalism in Stockholm, I often think of a conversation I had with my supervisor early on in my internship. He spent a lot of time explaining how innovation and creativity thrive in Sweden and within Swedish work culture. One of our first shifts was actually a delegation he hosted with…
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