I am a licensed architect in Washington, DC and have worked at Travis Price Architects for 5 years.

Professionally, it got my first professional experience on my resume, a big leap for the work I was able to get next. Personally, the experience of living abroad, working during the week and staying in hostels across Ireland on the weekends was a life changing experience that forever altered my perception of what I was able to accomplish.

Because I had that first internship, I was able to get a 6 month, paid, internship the following year. Upon graduation with my Bachelors, every interviewer wanted to know more about my internship experience, and it got me 2 job offers, choice is nice, and I got a superb first post-college job.

Personal life, it gave me a sense of independence I have since realized many people have yet to discover. Many parents of college students have asked how my parents could have permitted me to go to another country on my own. I was 21, I was in a safe country, Connect-123 provided the safety net of background checks and instructions on how to move to Ireland. It was a great experience to continue my growth as an individual without the structured environment of a university.

The following summer, move to Jackson, Wyoming? No problem! After college, move to Fairbanks, Alaska for a great job opportunity? Sounded like a great adventure! After grad school, the woman who grew up in the rural suburbs was ready to permanently move to the big city of Washington, DC. I had the confidence and the experience.