Dating Someone from a Different Country…
Because it’s mid-February and love is in the air, we caught up with six of our very favorite international couples and asked them to tell us about what it’s like to be in a relationship with someone from a different country. From language barriers to cultural challenges to really great “how we met” stories, here […]
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Katie Arango posted in: Culture
Interview with Buenos Aires Program Alum Jay Lanners
Former Connect-123 intern Jay Lanners took time out of his busy schedule working at one of the most sucessful online companies in Latin America to participate in this interview, several years after completing his internship in Buenos Aires! You were an intern on our Buenos Aires program a few years ago. Why did you choose Buenos […]
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Katie Arango posted in: Buenos Aires, Business, Where Are They Now?
Christmas in the Southern Hemisphere
Ten things only people celebrating Christmas in the Southern Hemisphere will understand. 1. It’s really hard to relate to music with lyrics like “Let it Snow” and “White Christmas” in the middle of a heat wave. 2. Eating a heavy traditional Christmas dinner seems rather unappetizing. Popsicles sound pretty […]
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Katie Arango posted in: Culture
Wise Words from Nelson Mandela
As the world mourns the loss of one of its most influential heroes, it’s important that we remember all that Nelson Mandela taught us over the course of his long life. A true visionary and a champion for equality, he showed us that change is possible and that even the harshest of life’s challenges can […]
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Katie Arango posted in: Cape Town, Culture, Human Rights, Social Impact
What We’re Thankful For…
This is the time of year when it’s generally acceptable, encouraged even, to do a bit of introspection and ennumerate all the things you’re thankful for. In keeping with this tradition, we asked our Buenos Aires participants to give us a snapshot of what they’re thankful for this holiday season in sunny Buenos Aires by […]
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Katie Arango posted in: Buenos Aires, Culture
Interview with Economic Development Intern Mary Reed
Mary Reed, a former Cape Town intern, shares her experience interning at an economic development organization in Cape Town. Describe for us your Connect-123 internship. My internship was above and beyond what I expected. My placement could not have been more of an ideal fit. I worked in a small office with 3 other coworkers […]
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Katie Arango posted in: Cape Town, Culture, Intern Bloggers
Top Five Cape Town Road Trips!
There’s no question that there are plenty of fabulous activities to keep all types of visitors busy within the Cape Town city limits. But no matter how much you love the Mother City herself, there are tons of great spots all around the Cape and all over South Africa, just waiting to be explored. So […]
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Katie Arango posted in: Cape Town, Culture
Buenos Aires Fútbol Showdown
De que equipo sos? It might be one of the most important questions you can be asked when meeting someone new in Buenos Aires. Because let’s face it, football here is a big deal. (If we’ve got any Unitedstatesians reading this, yes, we’re talking soccer.) Now, these two teams that have been serious rivals for […]
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Katie Arango posted in: Buenos Aires, Culture
10 signs you’re ready for an overseas adventure!
1. You have one or more pinterest boards with titles like “Wanderlust” and “Oh the places I’ll go!” 2. When in the airport getting ready for a short domestic flight, you’ve been tempted to sneak onto that flight headed for Kuala Lumpur, Mexico City or Moscow! Sooo tempting… 3. When someone talks to you […]
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Katie Arango posted in: Culture
It’s Arthur’s Day!
When you think of things that are classically Irish, you probably think of bright green landscapes, amazing writers, the Blarney stone, the pubs, and of course, Guinness! And for the last five years, that last Irish icon and its founder Arthur Guinness, has been celebrated with a day of music festivals and celebration of Irish […]
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