Before this internship, I had taken on leadership roles but being the leader of the business team was a very different and enriching experience. I was able to truly understand what it meant to be a leader from planning, collaboration, and even making mistakes together with my team. I definitely realized that although a leader isn't ever the main piece of the puzzle, they can be a driving force that pushes the momentum of the team forward. I developed an attitude of positivity and perseverance which naturally invigorated myself and my team to perform well. This was a huge improvement to myself before I came abroad because I was extremely nervous and timid.
Before this internship, I'd taken on leadership roles, but leading the business team showed me what true leadership means. I learned that a leader isn't the main piece of the puzzle, but rather a force that drives momentum forward. Through shared successes and mistakes, I transformed from a nervous, timid person into someone whose positive attitude energized the whole team.