Connect-123 found me a great program in Dublin that perfectly matched my interests - I said I was interested in writing and music, and they found me an internship writing at a music magazine - and allowed me to practice doing the kind of work that I hope to do (at least in some capacity) for the rest of my life. Plus, Connect-123 gave me the opportunity to live on my own for the first time, which was a hugely valuable experience. I learned how to plan meals and cook (even if a lot of what I cooked were grilled cheese sandwiches) and learn how to provide for myself with a place to stay and a solid foundation supporting me. Overall, I had a great time, and learned a lot about both working and living in general, and I would highly recommend this program to other students!