Irish Pronunciation Guide

Did you know that English is just ONE of the official languages of Ireland? Ireland’s first language is, you guessed it… Irish! The historical reasons behind the country having two official languages are significant. Without getting too political, the Irish language was suppressed and actually deemed illegal to speak for centuries. The Irish people fought […]

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Sarah Dilworth posted in: Culture, Dublin
Interview with Former Cape Town Intern, Jessie!

Jessie Baker Heim, who did her internship abroad almost 8 years ago with us in Cape Town, is currently an international education professional herself!  In this interview, she reflects on her internship, and the effects her Cape Town trip has had on her life and career since then. You interned with us in Cape Town […]

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Katie Arango posted in: Where Are They Now?
5 Ways To Use Your International Internship To Land A Job

Whether you are a recent graduate, looking for summer or seasonal work, or simply want to be prepared for when you do enter the workforce, knowing how to market yourself and your experiences is key to landing that dream job. Through studying abroad, interning abroad, or volunteering abroad, you surely gained more than a handful […]

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Sarah Dilworth posted in: Career Development
Returning Home From Interning Abroad… What’s Next?

As summer (in the Northern Hemisphere) draws to a close, many of our summer interns are wrapping up their internships, along with the lives they have built for themselves abroad. This transition can be exciting, sad, and sometimes a little scary. As you return home after such a growing experience, both professionally and personally, you […]

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Sarah Dilworth posted in: Career Development
Get a Life!

Now before you get annoyed at the title of this post, please take a moment to consider what those words might mean, beyond the pop culture connotation. Have you noticed how some people seem to have exciting, adventurous, successful lives while others seem to be living a smaller, more predictable existence? As an executive coach […]

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Steven Levy posted in: Career Development
Creative ways to stay connected while you travel

Oh, the excitement of leaving your country to go and explore the unknown is implicit in every joyous moment of travel. As you see new things, meet interesting people and taste delicious food, your world grows larger by the day. While you are having the time of you life, you might not miss your favourite things […]

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Carla Steenkamp posted in: Culture
Top 10 Songs For Your South African Trip

Your time in South Africa is guaranteed to be legendary. From the cosmopolitan vibe of Johannesburg to the stately beauty of the Free State crops, to the sandy shores of Cape Town, South Africa will delight your senses, inspire your imagination and awaken your adventurous spirit! This type of life-changing trip deserves an authentic soundtrack. […]

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Carla Steenkamp posted in: Cape Town, Culture
Going Green on St Paddy’s

Irish or not, each year thousands of people across the globe, go green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, a cultural and religious celebration to commemorate the death of Saint Patrick (c. AD 385–461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland. Are you green with envy that in some cities this day is declared a public holiday […]

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Benefits of International Internships

Famed author and all around sage Dr. Seuss clearly knew what he was talking about. Though this may just be a line from a children’s book, still today this quote rings true; you have the brains to steer yourself in the direction you want to go. You just have to know where it is you […]

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Carla Steenkamp posted in: Career Development
Interview with Former Cape Town Intern William

From Connect-123 intern to White House Correspondent. William McDonald participated in a Connect-123 human rights internship in Cape Town seven years ago. He recently took time out of his very busy schedule reporting the political news from Washington DC to chat with us about where his career has taken him. You were an intern on our […]

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Katie Arango posted in: Cape Town, Where Are They Now?