Year: 2014

A year after Amanda Schultz’s Barcelona internship, we caught up with her to discuss how her time abroad influenced her career path after her graduation from Michigan State University. You interned in Barcelona back in 2013. Tell us a bit about your Connect-123 internship. My internship at a social media agency in Barcelona was absolutely […]

A city with as long a history as Barcelona has its fair share of macabre secrets. Strolling around the Barrio Gótico, you can almost feel the spirits of the past 1000 years of its inhabitants. From Medieval witch hunts and torture, to the Spanish Inquisition to exorcisms and countless individual myths and legends, Barcelona’s got […]

China is a massive country, brimming with stunning natural beauty, sprawling urban centers, and an incredible history stretching back thousands of years. Since you’ll probably only have limited time on your trip to China, we’ve done our best to bring you the top places to visit, from the cultural heritage sites, to the natural attractions, […]

Catherine Ternes, a Boston native and Northeastern University student came to Buenos Aires in 2012 and completed a human rights related internship. She filled us in on what has been going on since she left Buenos Aires.  You were an intern on our Argentina program back in 2012. Why did you decide to intern in […]

Two years since she finished her internship, Buenos Aires alum Calyn Gelinas shares her thoughts on her work experience, her time in Argentina, and her future plans. Hiking in Patagonia You interned in Argentina with Connect-123 back in 2012. Tell us a bit about your internship. I interned with US-company TerraCycle. In 2006, Inc. magazine […]

Alli Tolbert, graduate of University of Denver, had two Connect-123 internships in Buenos Aires back in early 2012. She took time out of her busy Peace Corp schedule this week to chat with us about what she’s been up to since we last saw her.  A Typical Porteña Scene You spent time in Chile and […]

Christina Koehler, a Nursing major at University of North Carolina, just recently completed a two month long international internship in Buenos Aires. Here she shares her thoughts on fear and change, and eventually hitting your stride in a completely new surrounding. Change. It’s a simple word in theory—only six little letters—but such a powerful concept. […]

You know the old saying, another summer weekend, another crazy Spanish festival!  Our beloved Spain is, hands down, the country with the most bizarre, unique and downright strange festivals. From the internationally known street parties to the extremely local commemorations, there are a wide range of bizarre festivals that must be seen to be believed! […]

Take a look at these remarkable photos taken by our interns and volunteers and get a unique insight into life in South Africa, Argentina, Spain, Ireland, and China. This year, the entries ranged from breathtaking landscapes to furry friends, from cultural traditions to scenes from everyday life. Here are all the entries from our 2014 […]

USC graduate student and Cape Town journalism intern Shaleeka Powell shares her experience working with local youth to produce a radio piece about the state of democracy in South Africa. Be the Change You Want to See. Wees om die verandering wat jy wil sien. Yiba lushintsho ofuna ukulubona! Change does not come easy. It is […]