Interview with Barcelona Alumna Amanda

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 […]

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Haunted Barcelona

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 […]

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Katie Arango posted in: Barcelona, Culture
10 places you MUST visit in China!

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, […]

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Katie Arango posted in: Culture, Shanghai
Catching Up with Former Intern Calyn

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 […]

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A Constant Companion: Reflections from an International Intern

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. […]

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Spain’s Craziest Festivals

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! […]

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Katie Arango posted in: Barcelona, Culture
International Photo Contest 2014

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 […]

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