Felipe A.
Graphic Design InternshipAbsolute Internship|Stockholm
Currently at Universidad San Francisco de Quito
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Graphic Design
Ecuador
Photographer Universidad San Francisco de Quito
My experience was full of surprises, I loved how sweet Swedish people are around foreigners and also the way they are prepared to interact with people from every part of the world.
Felipe is a former student and verified Absolute Internship ambassador
Why Felipe chose this path
“To get out of the same ideas, persons and places. But just for some time.”
How I got in
It would sound cliche, but i chose Stockholm because the Viking Association of the Nordic culture, was completely wrong about it.
Top tips for getting accepted
Get lost, try to find the way back. Of course in the right sense, but enjoy discovering new experiences.
Common mistakes to avoid
Probably speak more english without worrying about my mistakes.
What Felipe wishes they knew
Things I wish I knew before starting
Swedish
The hardest part
To communicate efficiently around the professional environment. I struggle with showing myself confident with my proposals.
The best decision I made
Get lost at Gotland at the middle of the rural side around 11pm
What it's actually like
A typical day
I used to wake up at 6:00 a.m. to shower and prepare the same delicious breakfast every morning: fruit with kefir and a boiled egg. I would take the Green Line (number 18) to Slussen, which was where I worked. From there, I had a 4-minute walk to my building, but I always made a quick stop at the plaza by Ezen restaurant to take in the views of Stockholm. My workday started at 9:00 a.m., and my lunch break was from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. That was my favorite part of the day. At first, I ate out at restaurants every day, but after realizing how expensive it was getting, I started buying salads from the Coop grocery store. The same lovely cashier always checked me out, her name actually translates to "soul" in Spanish (Alma). I usually had lunch in two main parks, one was a peaceful cemetery with benches and squirrels, which was super relaxing; the other featured a fountain with a statue of Thor wielding his hammer as he fought a sea serpent. Afterward, I’d head back to work to continue designing the website for the Digital Folk academy. I finished at 5:00 p.m. and went straight out to explore the city. Most museums closed at 6:00 p.m., which wasn't ideal, but there was always something to do. I spent very little time at my apartment because I felt I had to make the absolute most of the city. At night, I did my chores, ironing or doing laundry, but above all, I took advantage of the time difference, as it was the perfect time to catch up with my mom and dad back home in Ecuador.
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Questions students ask Felipe
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