GRIP: Business in Sydney, Australia One of the more surprising challenges I encountered during my internship was learning how to take initiative in a professional setting. While the office environment has been incredibly warm and supportive, I initially found it intimidating to approach team members directly and ask for tasks. I always considered myself a…
GRIP: Entrepreneurship in Montevideo, Uruguay When people asked me where I was going to spend the summer and I answered “Uruguay,” I was often met with confused expressions or comments like “Where is that?” or “Isn’t that near Argentina?” Few people seemed to know much about the country, let alone its culture or community. But…
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GRIP: Engineering Research in Singapore When I arrived in Singapore for my research internship at the National University of Singapore, I knew for sure I wanted to explore the local cuisine, a tantalizing combination of Chinese cuisine, Malaysian cuisine, Indian cuisine, and so much more. However, I didn’t expect the everyday act of ordering cai…
GRIP: Nursing Research in Dublin, Ireland Over the past two weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to explore Dublin and other parts of Ireland, and it’s been such an eye-opening experience. I didn’t realize how rich in history Ireland is, and it feels like every part of the city has a story to tell. Learning about…
GRIP: Legal Research at University of Minho Law School in Braga, Portugal On Saturday, May 30th, we all took a much-anticipated day trip from Braga to Porto. It was early when we left, probably earlier than most of us wanted to be awake on a weekend, but the excitement of exploring a new city definitely…
GRIP: Sustainable Development in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam If I had to pick one of the most unexpected joys from living in Vietnam for 2 months, besides the delicious coffees, beautiful cafes, and scrumptious food, it would have to be hoarding my fruit for the week. Starting off my fruit journey midway through the…
GRIP: Social Impact in Buenos Aires, Argentina Living in Buenos Aires this summer has been just as transformative as my internship itself. Every day has been a balance of adjusting to a new culture while also enjoying the excitement of exploring a city that feels alive in every corner. From the moment I stepped off…
GRIP: FinTech in Medellín, Colombia When I first decided to plan a trip to Cartagena with my cohort, I thought it would just be a quick getaway; a chance to see the coast, do some sightseeing, and then come back to Medellín refreshed. What I didn’t expect was how much it would change the way…
GRIP: Engineering Research in Singapore The first aspect of daily life that surprised me was the subway system. I had heard about its efficiency before arriving, but experiencing it in person was different. The stations were spotless, the trains quiet, and the timing precise. At first, I thought I had lucked out, since each time…