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And That’s a Wrap
I thought I would dedicate a post to my final thoughts. I cannot put into words how grateful I am for the opportunity to expand my education about international cooperative organizations in the best way possible. I met the most amazing people who left me inspired. I went into this trip with minimal knowledge and…
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Brussels, Day 3
Financial Sustainability My last full day in Brussels. I had an 11 am Zoom meeting with Giovanni, the advisor of sustainable finance, and then had the rest of the day to explore. Giovanni typically works at the ConfCooperative HQ in Brussels but was on a business trip so I went to HQ and we met…
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Brussels, Day 2
The EU Parliament A very exciting day! I met Alessia at 9:15 am at Exki, a cute breakfast/coffee shop. We both got a croissant and a cappuccino. This time I tried it the Belgian way, by adding chocolate to it which was delicious. We sat outside of the parliament and enjoyed breakfast as many people…
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Brussels, Day 1
Let’s start this post off with a travel lesson. Brussels has two major airports, one right in the center of the city, and one an hour outside. I spent my free weekend visiting my friend in Northern Spain and was thrilled to find a flight from Santander to Brussels for less than 100 euros! Here’s…
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Bologna, Day 3
Parmigiano Reggiano You all are not prepared for this post. When I say this was one of the coolest days I have ever had, I mean it. I arrived at the office at 8:15 am, bright and early, very unaware of the day I was going to have. I knew that I was going to…
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Rome-Bologna, Day 2
Being 23 on an educational trip that feels like a business trip is a pretty cool feeling. First, I get to learn about this amazing industry I didn’t know existed, meet amazing people, and explore beautiful cities on my time off. Second, I get to wear some killer business casual meets European fashion outfits AND…
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Rome, Day 1
Today is the day! The first day of my international cooperative immersion experience. I arrived in Rome on Sunday, two days prior to my first day with Danila. Sunday was a bit rough due to walking into my air Bnb only to be overwhelmed by the smell of cat urine and the sight of a…
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About me
Hey friends! My name is Allison Demirjian. Before I get into detail about the amazing opportunity that I am documenting for you all, I want you to have an understanding of who I am. Let’s start off with the basics. I am 23, a recent graduate of Quinnipiac University with a Bachelors and Master degree,…
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