“A career objective of mine is to participate in a rotational program in Spain through my employer, KPMG,” Krieger said. “Through touring the KPMG office in Seville, Spain, and meeting with an international tax consultant in person, I solidified global work as a priority for my life and uniquely established a relationship with consultants abroad.”
Krieger’s dual majors in Spanish and accounting also played a crucial role in her internship.
“Interpersonal skills and understanding of corporate dynamics — essential to my accounting major — were expanded upon through my internship experience,” she said.
The international setting allowed her to gain unique perspectives and connect with interns from around the world, broadening her understanding of global business practices, Krieger said. Simultaneously, her Spanish skills were honed through immersive experiences in Spain, enhancing her linguistic abilities and cultural competency.
Krieger said her liberal arts education, especially her exposure to diverse disciplines, has been invaluable.
“Spanish and accounting complement each other because they challenge me in different ways,” she said. “Accounting requires a very analytical and conceptual approach, while Spanish often serves as a creative outlet for me when I’m exhausted from the equations and technicalities of accounting.”
Reflecting on her time in Prague, Krieger shared that the experience of doing an international internship was both challenging and rewarding.
“The international internship involved participating in an onboarding — which most interns are accustomed to — but the setting was in a different country!” she said.
A memorable highlight, she said, was a team-building activity — a scavenger hunt through the heart of Prague, which involved learning Czech words, exploring local art and bonding with fellow interns through shared experiences in a vibrant, historical city.