{"id":3087,"date":"2025-07-02T15:20:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T15:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/?p=3087"},"modified":"2026-10-13T13:54:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T13:54:43","slug":"from-paris-to-stockholm-what-i-learned-during-my-internship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/de\/blog\/from-paris-to-stockholm-what-i-learned-during-my-internship\/","title":{"rendered":"From Paris to Stockholm: what I learned during my internship"},"content":{"rendered":"
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And just like that, my internship in Stockholm has come to an end. What a ride it\u2019s been!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My name is Gabriel, I\u2019m a 22-year-old business student from INSEEC Paris, and over the last three months, I had the chance to be part of a unique adventure at XperienceSthlm – a boutique tourism company offering curated experiences in Stockholm for curious travelers looking for something different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I didn\u2019t come here just to check a box on my academic roadmap. I came to challenge myself, sharpen my professional skills, and explore a culture I didn\u2019t know much about. Spoiler alert: I left with more than I ever expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The start of something new<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before joining XperienceSthlm, I had worked in retail and inside sales, mostly in fast-paced environments focused on short-term results. This time, I wanted to try something more strategic, creative, and international.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I found out about XperienceSthlm, it immediately clicked. A company that combines tourism, storytelling, partnerships, and authenticity? Count me in. From the first call with Fran, the founder and CEO, I felt like I\u2019d found the right place to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I came on board as a Business Development Partner & Leads Intern, a title that might sound fancy but basically meant: identifying new opportunities, reaching out to hotels and concierges, and helping co-create experiences tailored for luxury travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sanchia & Gabriel at our documentary premiere<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every day was different<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

No two days were the same. One morning I\u2019d be reaching out to a 5-star hotel to pitch them our exclusive offer. The next, I\u2019d be helping refine a proposal for a premium cultural experience in the atelier of a Swedish artist. I also got to research the expectations of high-end international visitors and imagine what \u201cStockholm off-the-beaten path\u201d could look like for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There was a lot of autonomy, which taught me to be resourceful. There was a lot of trust, which pushed me to speak up. And there was a lot of trial and error, which taught me the value of learning by doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The team exploring Vaxholm together<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlights & takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • One of my favorite moments? Sitting down with guides, hoteliers, and artists to brainstorm collaborations. I realized how powerful local partnerships are in delivering truly meaningful travel experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • One of my biggest challenges? Writing and pitching in English to seasoned professionals. But by the end of the internship, I was way more confident and precise in how I expressed ideas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • One of the most unexpected parts? How inspiring it felt to be part of a team that genuinely cares about the city, about the craft, and about each other.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Working closely with Fran was also a highlight in itself. She\u2019s not just a CEO, she’s a mentor, and someone who leads with kindness and clarity. I learned a lot simply by observing how she communicates, works and empowers others.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    And just like that, my internship in Stockholm has come to an end. What a ride it\u2019s been! My name is Gabriel, I\u2019m a 22-year-old business student from INSEEC Paris, and over the last three months, I had the chance to be part of a unique adventure at XperienceSthlm – a boutique tourism company offering […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":3089,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[66],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3087","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-about-xperiencesthlm"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3087","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3087"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3087\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3187,"href":"https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3087\/revisions\/3187"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3089"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3087"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3087"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xperiencesthlm.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3087"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}