Summer of Midnight Sun - Chapter Seven: Why I Went, Work

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As I am reaching the halfway point in my series on my summer in Iceland, I'm realizing that I  forgot to mention the reason I was in the country to begin with. In the summer of 2022, I interned with Kerecis in Arlington, VA. With an adventure on my mind and a little bit of luck, I convinced my supervisor to transfer me to his home office, the main one in Reykjavík the next summer. From either office, I was able to learn a great deal about the industry and where I was living, as Arlington and DC were foreign to me as well. 

In short, Kerecis uses fish skin that would otherwise be discarded to create skin grafts. Founded in Isafjördur on the north coast of the island, Kerecis receives fish skins from local fisheries and sanitizes them for medical use. From this, we are able to harness the benefits of Omega3 fatty acids and no viral transmission risk. Additionally, Kerecis recycles what would otherwise be a waste product, as these skins would otherwise be discarded.

Within the organization, I played the illustrious role of marketing intern, helping with social media and communications. I worked closely on a team of four within a larger team of around thirty, focused on social media and online interactions. I found myself surrounded by great friends and coworkers, always willing to help me improve professionally or share experiences. Maik quickly took me under his wing, helping with my dictation and a large project I was leading. Being in near constant contact, he became a close and trusted friend. Hákon introduced me to SEO optimization and was always able to share the next cool place to go for the weekend, along with Jon Pall. These people, along with many many more, made the office the welcoming place that I needed, as I spent most of my time there. I hope to go back to join them again soon!!



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  1. Roman CascianiOctober 12, 2023 at 8:41 AM

    Gabe, it was neat to hear how you got into the internship. I am glad to hear you had such a welcoming environment with so many helpful coworkers. It sounds like the internship was a great experience.

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