Pricing Analyst at Land O’Lakes
“The Connect-123 internship program gave me a sense of confidence in navigating new cultures and places.”
Program Year: 2022
How did living abroad and being immersed in a new culture impact you personally or professionally?
Personally, traveling solo as a woman can be intimidating, but living abroad through Connect-123 helped me gain so much confidence and gave me a deep love for adventure, trying new things, and traveling! Professionally, being able to understand, respect, and navigate cultural differences has been extremely valuable since I work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds every day!
Looking back, what do you see as the biggest way Connect-123 shaped your career or life?
Since Connect-123, I've moved by myself twice for work, and making friends, trying new things, and building a new life/routine can be very hard. The Connect-123 internship program gave me a sense of confidence in navigating new cultures and places, which has allowed me to find joy in those life changes and develop a deep love for adventure, whether I'm with friends or alone!
What advice would you give to students currently considering or starting an internship abroad?
Interning abroad is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity - my advice would be to push yourself to be uncomfortable! Now is your opportunity to expand your horizons, try new things, do something by yourself in a new place, learn new things, and discover something new about yourself.
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