Author: Katie Arango

Jessica Definis, a nursing student at Northeastern University, shares her experience interning at a public hospital in Buenos Aires. What was a typical day at work like? We began the morning by preparing all patient medications, IV fluid orders, and any possible tube feeds. We would assess our patients, take their vital signs and administer […]

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Here are our top ten favorite travel memes, because sometimes words alone just don’t cut it and you need a sarcastic, albeit true, image to get your point across. 1.  Challenge accepted. 2.  Wonka knows – studying, interning and volunteering abroad is the way to go! 3. It’s going to be a tolerable 15+ hours […]

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One key aspect of spending time abroad is of course, sampling the local culinary delights. But, figuring out what drink to order in certain circumstances can be just as important! Here’s a quick guide to drinking like a local in 5 of our favorite countries around the world! Argentina Fernet con Coca You can’t go […]

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Here are our five destination cities from an intern’s eye view! Check out the most stunning images from our 2013 Summer Photo Competition! Buenos Aires Caroline Leland: Street Art in Buenos Aires Barcelona Sarah Shefferly: On top of Mt. Tibidabo with Barcelona horizon in the background facing Mediterranean Sea Amanda Schultz: Montserrat National Park Shane […]

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We all know that there are significant costs associated with having an internship, volunteer or study experience abroad. So in order for your time abroad to make financial sense, you have to see it as an investment in your future career. There are significant returns in terms of learning, but none of that counts for […]

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Jason Noah shares his experience interning with a human rights organization that tackles the issue of human trafficking in Argentina. Give us a brief summary of the organization where you worked and your role there. I worked for a non-profit organization that strives to end human trafficking in Argentina. They are partnered with numerous like-minded […]

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More and more, college students and recent grads are turning to internships to gain practical skills to complement their education and to give their resume that valuable boost that will help them stand out from the pack. But for all the great reasons to have an internship, there are still some myths and misconceptions out […]

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We thought about writing a guide to the most helpful words in Argentine Spanish, even the five words you won’t go 30 seconds without hearing (Che, and dale come to mind…) or even the guide to Argentina’s most, um, colorful slang. But we figured that in the end, the words themselves are easy enough to […]

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At this point, it’s probably going to come as no surprise that completing a professional internship is probably a good idea for your future career. But why exactly is it that internships have become the new interview? Here are our top five reasons to get a professional internship: 1. Decide if your chosen field is […]

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Argentina. Land of tango, fútbol and of course, steak. The meat capital of the world is famously proud of its steak, but believe it or not, it is possible to live in Buenos Aires as a vegetarian!  All you have to do is follow a few simple guidelines… Eat before you get to the asado […]

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