My Internship Abroad Experience in Prague

May 2023—July 2023

In Summer 2023, I interned abroad in the Czech Republic and worked for a company called Opero, located in Prague. I worked in-person at Opero from May to July. The time I spent working in Prague is one of the most valuable experiences I’ve had in my life. Not only did I learn so much professionally, but being immersed in an entirely new culture was truly eye-opening.

Opero is a co-working space that focuses specifically on networking and event-planning. At Opero, I did a variety of different things, some of which include: conducting research on potential workshop topics for SMEs, different SMEs in the US/UK, mentoring programs for SMEs, etc., created a multi-faceted satisfaction (happiness) survey for members of the company, assisted at networking events, and held meetings for Opero members to practice their English with me. I experienced my first professional internship at Opero, but also learned so much about how the work culture is different in Europe compared to the United States. After spending time in the Czech Republic, I returned home with a completely different outlook. My fondest memories of my experience in Prague include those small moments just talking with and learning from new friends. This way, I was able to see a new kind of reality, not just through my own eyes, but through theirs.