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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 […]
Read MoreInterview 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 […]
Read MoreTop 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 […]
Read MoreBuenos 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 […]
Read More10 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 […]
Read MoreIt’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 […]
Read MoreInterview with Health Care Intern Jessica
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 […]
Read MoreTop 10 Best Travel Memes!
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 […]
Read MoreDrink like a Local
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 […]
Read MoreA Day In the Life of Barcelona Intern Sarah!
Sarah Shefferly has spent the last few months in Barcelona as an intern for an online urban art, music, and events magazine. And this is a day in her life, taken from her blog: http://sheffrox.tumblr.com/. 8:17am: My alarm goes off. I press snooze and attempt to go back to sleep for another 30 minutes but my […]
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