Vice President at Bank of America
“It increased my self-confidence and openness towards the rest of the world.”
Program Year: 2009
What specific skills or experiences from your internship do you still use today?
The ability to work with people from different cultural backgrounds than mine. Being a bit less shy at talking in front of big groups.
How did living abroad and being immersed in a new culture impact you personally or professionally?
It taught me to be more empathic as a person, and made me more adventurous than I would have otherwise been.
Looking back, what do you see as the biggest way Connect-123 shaped your career or life?
It increased my self-confidence and openness towards the rest of the world. In that regard Connect-123 was a game changer for me.
What advice would you give to students currently considering or starting an internship abroad?
Your internship is more than just an extended spring break - it is an opportunity to grow personally and professionally, but you need to make a conscious effort to do so. Get out of your comfort zone!
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