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Time after time...

If we take care of the moments, the years will take care of themselves
Maria Edgeworth (1767 - 1849)
Dear All,

Time flies faster and faster... And that is not only a figure of speech. Chile’s recent earthquake shortened the Earth’s day by 1.26 milliseconds, according to a NASA scientist's computer model. Time is of course measured, but it is also your perception. In my opinion, our life consists of memories and experiences we gather throughout our existence. One of these valuable memories I am making is my internship in the U.S.

It is my third month into my internship and every day brings something new. Just the other day I participated in a telephone conference with our client Hella Lighting. We had five people on the line discussing the efficiency of HID technology: a journalist in San Diego, CA, the marketing manager of Hella Lighting in Plymouth, MI, the vice president of marketing of Hella Lighting in Lippstadt, Germany, Marty Habalewsky, a vice president of AutoCom, and myself in Bloomfield Hills, MI. It’s amazing how technology can make your time more efficient. During my internship, I have gotten to know many interesting people, experience the American business style and enrich my understanding of the PR field. Besides my professional experience, I have had my car towed out of the snow and had my right light damaged in a minor accident that involves the very confusing “Michigan left turn”.

Coming back to time…It is important to accomplish your goals in the time you have. If you imagine your life like a recipe, each ingredient should be well balanced. Thanks to AutoCom, my life is more harmonized in terms of a valuable professional and personal enrichment.

Don’t hesitate to apply for an internship with AutoCom to create your own experience – and remember that your greatest resource is time you have.

I will keep in touch!

Alina

Comments

Larry said…
Well written, Alina! I can't believe you've been here three months already. Time flies when you're having fun....Keep up the good work!
Jack Harned said…
Yes, the Michigan left turns are confusing... but maybe you didn't learn about snow in Brazil?
Jack Harned said…
OOPS...

Wrong country...

Alina, you must know a lot about snow. Maybe you can help the southerners.
Silke said…
The Michigan turn... Yeah, I remeber how confused I was about it!

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