ANALYSIS
What is an American Intern
Doing at Pivara Skopje?!
Author: Seneca Rasey, Public Affairs & Communications Intern at Pivara Skopje AD,
Global Studies Major at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania
When I heard about the international internship program at my university, I immediately knew I had to
apply. I have always loved learning about new cultures
and I hope to live and work abroad someday, so this
was a perfect opportunity to gain not only business
experience but life experience as well. Lehigh University currently has student interns placed in 26 countries,
covering a variety of focuses. The application process is
competitive and I was offered a position in Macedonia
at Pivara Skopje AD. I was interested in working at Pivara for many reasons. As one of the leading companies
in Macedonia and part of the Coca-Cola and Heineken
international families, there are countless opportunities
to make connections and learn from the best in both
the domestic and world markets.
As an intern in the Public Affairs and Communications
department, the team has welcomed me with open
arms and incorporated me into several of Pivara’s key
projects. I was very involved with the recent Art &
Beer project, a unique exhibition featuring an original
blend of the most famous representatives of contemporary art in Macedonia and the art of making beer, which
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Pivara is particularly tied to. I am excited to attend the
Galicnik wedding and the Ohrid Summer Festival with
the team where Pivara continues to promote and protect Macedonia’s cultural heritage. I have also learned
about more of Pivara’s leading CSR projects, including
the Coca-Cola Cup and their Health & Safety Volunteers program in primary schools. I love seeing how the
company goes beyond simply providing refreshments
and to really make an impact by interacting with the
community. I appreciate that the Public Affairs & Communications team trusts me with tasks and responsibilities, allowing me to truly participate and feel like a part
of the company. While I am primarily interning in the
Public Affairs & Communications department, I have
had the chance to spend a few days with other teams,
including commercial, beer production, and AFB production. It has been great to interact with other departments in the office and on the field to learn about their
work as well as how the departments work together as
one team.
I have developed many cross-cultural skills, both inside
and outside of the workplace, and I have had the opportunity to meet many wonderful people. This internship has
allowed me to gain practical
experience and skills which will
be applicable in any possible
future career. This experience
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