Academic Course on Corporate Social Responsibility

Unlike our typical work week in class, this week we ventured to Circularity, an environmental consultancy corporation, and learned about their mission to achieve a circular economy through sustainability efforts. It was amazing to hear the positive impact of a reusable circular economy and inspiring to hear how this company is integrating companies globally under one common mission. For our second class of the week we watched the movie about Erin Brockovich and her quest to uncover a lifesaving scandal committed by a community gas and electric company. This movie is now one of my favorite movies as it highlights Erin Brockovich’s strength as a working women during that time, as well as depicts a clear example of how corporations prioritize wealth over the lives of those in the community. One of my biggest takeaways from this movie will be how although Erin was not a lawyer and never worked before, she gained the respect of her peers, even more than those with Harvard law degrees, because of her determination, personality, and pure passion for the case.

Practicum in Milan with an Italian Company

Keeping up with the law theme from our film in class, this week at Assofintech we researched the similarities and differences of Fintech regulations globally. I studied the different laws and ways of operation of cryptocurrency and insurance tech in not only Italy, but also Germany, Norway, London, Australia, and Singapore. Through our findings we looked for different companies to partner with in these regions in order to learn and advance from each other. I spent the week researching, finding partners, and sending out introductory emails stating our companies mission. This research is rewarding because it ends with making a new global partner as well as advancing my knowledge in the Fintech industry.

Social and Cultural Immersion through travels in Italy and Europe

It is crazy to think that while making our plans for this weekend we decided to stay “home” in Milan for one of our last weekends. Milan has truly grown into a place of familiarity and definitely a home away from home. We spent the weekend shopping, exploring the areas of Milan we have yet to see, and of course we spent a lot of time eating. I will miss the Friday routines of getting home from work, going to dinner with all of my friends, followed by a gelato run, then a fun night on the patio or at a local bar. We spent most of the day on Saturday shopping around the Duomo taking in the amazing views and of course acting as a true Italian, we spent time “people watching”. I would do anything to have a couple more weekends with my friends on the canals eating great food and having the time of our lives.