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My Child Life Practicum in Cape Town, South Africa
Every day was filled with unique opportunities for me to gain competence both personally and professionally. I was further able to see play used as a universal language in order to communicate with children. I can honestly say that this non-traditional practicum experience outside of the United States opened my eyes even more to the benefits of child life.
Read MoreHow a Summer Internship in Dublin Changed my Life: Alumni Interview
An internship abroad has the capacity to teach you more about yourself than you ever knew possible! Just ask Haven Wang, a microbiology student from Boston, Massachusetts, who spent last summer in Dublin doing her medical research internship. When she wasn’t developing science, Haven spent her time nibbling on Dublin’s vast cuisine and getting lost […]
Read MoreMeet Daniel Epstein − our Cape Town Internship Scholarship Winner
Daniel Epstein is the winner of the Kahal Abroad & Connect-123 scholarship for an internship in Cape Town. He is a curious, driven student with an interest in human rights and he can’t wait to kick off his internship in Cape Town this summer! We chat to Daniel about his dream to intern abroad, his […]
Read MoreHow an Internship in Cape Town launched my Career in Radio
Kaitlin Parker works for KCRW, a radio station just outside of Los Angeles that is known for airing great music and broadcasting a variety of news and culture shows. She produces The Business, a weekly interview-style entertainment show and podcast hosted by Kim Masters. “I love my work. I love producing The Business, which is […]
Read MoreFrom Business Internship in Dublin to Global Mergers & Acquisitions: Q & A with Director at Benchmark International
At age 21, university graduate Luis Vinals was about to make a decision that would alter the course of his career forever. Armed with a BA in International Relations & Economics from Richmond, the American International University in London, Luis was sure he wanted to work in the financial services industry, but had no idea […]
Read MoreFrom policy internship in Cape Town to Michigan State Senate: MSU alumnus looks back to the future
Molly Korn is about to start her new role as Chief of Staff for a member of the Michigan State Senate. But eight years ago Molly wasn’t quite on her way to a job at the State Senate. She was working as an intern in Cape Town at a local education organization, liaising with delegates from across the country in preparation for a large policy summit taking place in the Mother City.
Read MoreEverything you need to know about interning abroad
So you want to apply for an internship abroad? That’s a great idea! Before you jump in with both feet, we think you should do your research. You’re going to need to ask yourself (and others) a lot of questions about your internship plans and placement opportunities since you want to be as prepared as you […]
Read MoreShooting for the stars: How my Astronomy Internship in Dublin helped land me a job at NASA
Working at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Centre is a pretty big deal. It’s where communication happens between mission control and orbiting astronauts on the International Space Station. It’s where all things Hubble originate. And it’s home to the largest US team of scientists, engineers, and technologists who build spacecraft, instruments and new technology to study […]
Read MoreMy summer internship in Shanghai: Pre-med student’s experience abroad
Joy is a pre-med student at Carleton College studying Psychology and Neuroscience. She chose to do a summer internship in Shanghai to get firsthand experience of medicine and public health. And although she wasn’t a seasoned traveler, Joy embraced an opportunity to gain experience abroad working alongside physicians who could help her develop new skills […]
Read MoreSafari and elephants: A South African experience in photos
On the third weekend of my Fall internship in Cape Town, Connect-123 organized a trip along the Garden Route. It was the weekend of Heritage Day, a national holiday in South Africa, so we got an extra day of fun in at no extra cost. It was an amazing experience. The Garden Route is a […]
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