As part of this internship, I am getting credit from school for working and writing a research paper. The research paper can be almost about anything, but the department I'm getting credit from focuses on leadership. Leadership in startup culture is a lot different from the corporate environment, and I think it's a pretty cool concept. Yes, my boss gives me tasks to do, has meetings with me and keeps me honest about the quality of my work, but she is very hands off. Startups have limited resources and man-power as it is, and she really can't afford to micromanage everyone. It makes everyone feel a little more important and more equal in the organization, which I have noticed makes people care about the work a lot more. Don't get me wrong, she is definitely in charge. She is just more hands off and a mentor to me than the classic boss I have had in the past.
A ton of the work we do is virtual as well, so the most common form of communication is email. I like being able to work when I want and where I want, but I work a lot more efficiently in an environment where my coworkers are near me at all times. It has been a really good experience working more virtually, especially since technology is allowing us to do more and more of that, but I kind of miss working in the office all the time believe it or not.
This is my second to last day of my internship, and my second to last day in Buenos Aires. Sad day. Luckily I'm traveling around for a few weeks after, but I'm also ready to go home. Living in a city all the way around the world has been one of the most awesome experiences I could have hoped to have this summer.
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