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At this time last year, we would have never dreamed that virtual internships would become such an important part of the education landscape, contributing to career readiness and helping students discover and maximize their strengths.  When the pandemic first hit and led to a shutdown of in-person internships, it seemed like a painful ending indeed.  […]

As the world opens up from the pandemic, we expect an increasing number of internship opportunities to become available, both in-person and virtual.  This will make it possible to gain significant experience in unique workplaces and cultures and build skills that will add to your eventual career:  skills of organization and productivity, communication skills, cultural […]

What do you want to get from your international work experience? How would you like your internship to prepare you for your career future? What will you take away from your internship that will make you a broader, better person? One of the first exercises Connect-123 interns complete is keeping a journal for goal setting. […]

East Nanjing Road at Night Shanghai is an incredible city where there are always fun things to do, delicious foods to eat, and wonderful people to meet. Having the opportunity to live and work in Shanghai is an experience that will shape you personally and professionally for years to come. Here is a list of […]

For years, I have been involved in the recruitment of talent at hedge funds and other financial firms.  That means I interview internship candidates, job applicants, and people seeking management roles.  For years, also, I’ve had the experience of interviewing medical school applicants and candidates for medical residency programs.  Let’s just say, I’ve conducted a […]

My experience in Shanghai with Connect-123 during the summer of 2019 brought me memories that remain close to my heart to this day, more than a year later. From meeting new people, with whom I still keep in touch with, to trying new things like rock climbing! and finding out more about my passions, like […]

No one has ever grown by staying inside their comfort zones. If you want to develop as a student—and as a future professional—you have to ask yourself how you want to become uncomfortable. That’s exactly what we do when we go to the gym.  If we keep the treadmill at the same settings or lift […]

One of the best decisions I have ever made was to intern at a VC-backed software firm in Buenos Aires through Connect-123 in the summer of 2010. Little did I know how profound an effect this experience would have on the rest of my life. That summer, I stepped far out of my comfort zone. […]

Virtual internships really are amazing things when they are organized the right way.  So much is dependent upon the quality of the work placement.  When we get to know the students well as individuals, we can place them in cultures they want to experience, in organizations that operate within their career interests, and on projects […]