It's odd to think that mid-next week I will already be half-way done with my internship at Qualtrics! I feel like I've adapted to the company culture and work a lot and did not think time would be going by this fast.
This week, my boss Joseph and I have been working on creating more opportunities in the academic market for Qualtrics. I have also gotten more familiar with using Salesforce and have attended some company meetings where I learn about the broader scope of where the company stands. We have had some changes in leadership since our main boss is out for surgery. Our new boss is 30 and unstoppable in his talent. I cannot wait to talk to him more on Monday (and continue eating the office Kinder Chocolate)
On Sunday, my friend from Michigan I went to the historic sites in Wicklow Mountains!I couldn't believe how big the mountains were. I just wanted to pack up and move there!
Monday after work, I met with Elizabeth Pariano and other Michigan students interning in Dublin, though it was a quick meet-up because our original meet-up place was closed and it took some time to get wifi and figure out the change of plans.
On Tuesday, I met with a fellow Michigan student and went to the oldest pub in Ireland! I felt a larger connection with the Irish culture after hearing some local live music and was very happy we went.
Elizabeth, Jade and I rescheduled our meeting to Wednesday, when we got gelato. However, I forgot my tag rugby game was at a different time this week, so I did end up missing the game.
Thursday, Joseph invited my over for dinner and had such a good time time talking with his girlfriend, flatmate and his flatmates girlfriend that dinner turned into five hours!
Friday, we had another celebration at work. I'm so happy for there opportunities to hang out with my colleagues. I feel a strong bond to the people I work with and wish I could bring them back to Michigan.
Saturday, though was the best day of all. I had organized a trip to Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland, where 13 of my colleagues and I ventured out into nature of course the famous rope bridge. My boss (Robin) was really proud that I had organized this having just come to the company three weeks ago!
I am constantly impressed by your boldness and ability to dive right into situations! You really are making the most out of not only your internship, but also Irish culture and have developed some really great friends. Seeing Kinder Chocolate makes me nostalgic!!
ReplyDeleteGian'ts Causeway is SO COOL! I'm glad you made it there (and everywhere else you've been!), not to mention glad that you took it upon yourself to orchestrate a trip. As you get more ingrained in your internship, how have your expectations for this experience changed from what you thought would happen coming in? Any changes to your personal/professional goals that you came up with before leaving? Can't wait to hear about the rest of it!
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