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2013 International Photo Contest!
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 […]
Read MoreTips for talking about your time abroad on a job interview
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 […]
Read MoreInterview with Human Rights Intern Jason
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 […]
Read MoreMeet Intern and 2013 Scholarship Winner Jack McCafferty!
After spending more than 24 hours straight in airports arriving in Cape Town was relieving. Just the drive from the airport to the building I would be calling home for the next 11 weeks was amazing and the scenery like nothing I have seen back in the states. On the first day we started the […]
Read MoreFood from the four Regions of China
We all have our own ideas about what Chinese means in our home countries. But, spoiler alert, there’s a lot more to Chinese food than General Sao’s Chicken, Chop Suey and Fortune Cookies! Chinese food is actually quite varied and can be divided into four categories, based on the region of China (often divided into […]
Read MoreDebunking Myths about Internships
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 […]
Read MoreUsing Sports to Empower Kids in a South African Township
Andrew Schleeter is a Connect-123 youth developement and sports intern in Cape Town. He shares with us some insights gained by working with an organization that supports and empowers youth through sports and mentorship in one of the most disadvantaged communities in the area. There are many facets that make up the townships just outside […]
Read MoreThe 5 words you must learn before coming to Argentina
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 […]
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons to have a Professional Internship
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 […]
Read MoreHow to Survive as a Vegetarian in Argentina
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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