Global Experiences

When going into a new internship (let alone to a new country), one can never be fully prepared, but Global Experiences came very close. They found the perfect match for me at Foodla, a food-tech startup located right in the heart of Stockholm. I did a variety of research, ranging from looking for startup funding, to investigating European agricultural data, to exploring similar companies in English speaking countries. I worked extremely well with my supervisor, which truly made me even more invested in the company. GE also arranged for multiple interviews with my supervisor before the internship even started, to make the transition upon moving to Sweden as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Simply put, I felt like more than just an intern - I was truly experiencing what it was like to live and work in Sweden, and I have GE's efforts to thank for that.

Spending the summer in Stockholm was incredible. It was an unforgettable experience in a beautiful and exciting city all while getting some great work experience at the same time. The start-up culture in Stockholm makes it a pretty unique work environment that you can learn a lot from. Through both my internship and living in a city abroad, I have learned to be more independent and responsible and have felt growth during the program. That being said, Stockholm is a fantastic city that was easy to adapt to. Most people speak English which makes it easy to communicate. The public transportation system is super easy to use. There are plenty of great and diverse food options. The whole city I found to be quite clean and safe. I made great connections with others on the trip and explored the city together. The nightlife and sights around the city never got old. This program was an amazing opportunity in a city with plenty for everyone. I highly recommend this program.

Anyone who attends this program will benefit from it, not only from the exciting excursions, but also from the site visits to local businesses. We toured Cambridge, went on a walking tour of London, and ended the trip with champagne at the top of the Shard. The visits to local businesses were very informative. The best site visits to me were to Edspace, a startup focusing on providing space for new businesses focusing on developing education, and to the Chamber of Commerce. The Edspace visit taught us a lot about how startups work and the differences between a standard business. The presentation at the Chamber of Commerce explained about the differences between London and the United States, with a focus on comparisons to New York. You will not only have fun on this trip, but you will also learn plenty. Definitely go if you can, you will get a lot from it.

Stockholm is a wonderful place to have an internship. It is beautiful, easy to get around with super convenient public transportation, the weather is perfect, great food, fun nightlife and very cool places to go for day trips. But in regards to working Stockholm, this is the place to be. Most people here speak English so its very easy to communicate with people. But is also great to experience a new culture and learn how other people do things in a different country. You can also expand your networking circle and meet so many new people. I have learned so much about myself and the work world from this internship abroad.

Stockholm is the perfect city for an internship, there are a lot of exciting start-ups in the city and other young companies that welcome interns with open arms and make you feel like you belong. No internship placement is perfect, but Global Experience gets as close as possible. I signed up for the journalism program and got to work for a News app where I got to write all day long and drink a lot of free coffee. Stockholm can be a little intimidating at first, but everyone here speaks English and once you learn your way around its super easy. There isn't a large tourism industry in Stockholm, but there are still tons of things to do. The city is full of museums, cafes to discover, and tons of concerts to go to. Our living situation was amazing we got a large spacious apartment that you won’t find in other cities. Global Experience also does a great job of setting up a few day trips which helps you see parts of the city and country you may not have seen on your own. Everyone from Global Experiences was incredible and I can’t imagine a better experience. The only bad part about my internship was leaving.