Intern & volunteer in extraordinary cities around the world
How it worksWhy Connect-123?
Customized Opportunities
Your internship or volunteer experience will be tailored to your goals.
Flexible Dates
We work around your schedule; you decide your start date and duration.
Eleven Years of Experience
We’ve helped thousands of participants have seamless transitions abroad.
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See for yourself
Take a look into the experiences of some of our past travellers to find out what’s on offer and the opportunities for personal growth.
Josh Braun
“ The work was meaningful, and hopefully in the future will have a tangible positive impact in the province. In short, I am so glad that I chose Connect-123, and will be forever grateful for my time in Buenos Aires. ”
Public Policy internship, Colarado University
Jesse Linkhorn
“ Connect-123 provided me with the chance to travel abroad and live in a large city, both of which were firsts for me. To this I am forever grateful because they allowed me to experience a whole new culture and lifestyle that I believe has made me a better person. ”
Business Intern , Rhodes College
Jennifer Brown
“ I found my experience with Connect-123 to be really impressive. Not only was I placed with a meaningful organization that provided me with a genuine learning experience, I felt that my program coordinator really cared that I got the most out of that experience. ”
Environment and Sustainability Intern, University of Hawaii
Kiera Collins
“ I decided to intern abroad in Cape Town, South Africa for my last semester as an undergraduate, and I can honestly say it was a decision that has forever changed my life, in the best way possible. I came to South Africa with high hopes and my experience has far surpassed them! ”
Communications Intern, Michigan State University
Eden Klepper
“ Connect-123 was able to find me multiple, really nice internships. I actually had options to choose from! I ended up working in a neuroimmunology research laboratory. I felt at home there and was able to confirm my aspirations of working as a biologist. ”
Medical Research Intern, Arcadia University
Yana Martysevich
“ Connect-123 went above and beyond to get me this internship. If you're looking for a great way to live abroad, gain unmatched work experience, and have the time of your life, this program is for you! ”
Public Health Intern, CUNY - Center on Philanthropy & Civil Society
Angie Shearon
“ Completing a Connect-123 internship was one of the best decisions I’ve made, not only for my career but for my growth as a person. I gained so much from working in a hospital, it helped build my resume, and it helped me figure out more of what I want out of my future job. ”
Health Care Intern, University of Arizona
Jesse Endert
“ This opportunity gave me the drive I had been searching for to reach for my dreams. I discovered where my passion lies. I figured out who I am as a person. I spent three months working for an NGO against illegal wildlife trade based in Cape Town. ”
Environmental Law Intern, Michigan State University
Conor Byrne
“ I was fortunate enough to be given rewarding work, and I was given great exposure into my field of interest. Connect-123 offers you the chance to both find work that is beneficial and travel with the comfort of knowing you won’t be alone in a new place. ”
Communications Intern, Rhodes College
Fiona Chatterjee
“ Dublin Internship Review: The internship itself was amazing; I had the opportunity to increase my confidence in my communication skills and to learn more about the different methods in which to interact with children and stimulate their emotional growth. In addition, simply living in Dublin was a wonderful experience. ”
Play Therapy Intern, University of California at Berkeley
Kin yi (Celine) Tsui
“ Before going to Buenos Aires, I had two main goals: to do well at my placement and improve my Spanish. After 3.5 months in Buenos Aires, I was able to accomplish those two goals and a whole lot more. Connect-123 provides you with all the information and help for your internship and your life abroad. You have everything you need at hand and it's surely up to you to make your time abroad unforgettable! ”
Health care Intern, Northeastern University
Kristen Nuttall
“ The staff at Connect-123 was very helpful anytime that I needed them! I would not trade this experience in Cape Town for anything. I am grateful beyond words for the most amazing five months that I have ever had. ”
Health Care Intern, Northeastern University
Alexandra Fong
“ My summer in Barcelona has no doubt been one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. I gained a ton of valuable work experience, which has helped me to figure out the kind of career I want to pursue in the near future. Connect-123 did a great job pairing me up with an internship that fit my interests and were very proactive in giving me housing options. ”
Marketing Intern, University of Southern California
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