Top Ten Things to Know about Interning in Shanghai
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 […]
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Renee Gagne posted in: Education, Intern Bloggers, Shanghai
From Shanghai to Norway: Discovering my Passions
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 […]
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Megan Bennett posted in: Engineering, public relations, Shanghai, Where Are They Now?
How my Connect-123 internship turned into a way of life
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. […]
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Jay Lanners posted in: Buenos Aires, Business, Where Are They Now?
How Heartbreak Turned into Opportunity: My Virtual Internship in South Africa
It was the start of the new 2020 year, and my biggest problem was deciding whether to go to Ireland or South Africa during my search for a human rights internship through Connect-123. Of course, the Connect-123 coordinators guided me through my choices and helped me realize my values and career goals, so I was […]
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Stacy Brehman posted in: Cape Town, Social Impact, Virtual Internships
Becoming A Virtual Intern Was the Best Decision of My Life
In May of 2020, my dreams of interning in a different country were shattered when COVID-19 hit. All study abroad programs were cancelled, and many in-person internships in my hometown were postponed. I thought I wouldn’t have the opportunity to intern before I graduated until I received an email from my school about Connect-123’s virtual […]
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Kelley Laxton posted in: Dublin, Intern Bloggers, Journalism, Virtual Internships
From Barcelona to Dublin: Q & A with Tyler Yang
After successfully completing his internship in Barcelona in 2019, Tyler Yang was bitten by the travel bug and decided to continue his adventures in Dublin. Majoring in Biomedical Engineering at Drexel University, Tyler wanted to gain further experience abroad before graduating in 2021. We asked him a few questions on his internship experience in Barcelona […]
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Lisa Van Vuuren posted in: Barcelona, Dublin, Engineering
Shooting 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 […]
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Kate Rau posted in: Career Development, Dublin, Intern Advice, What We're Up To
My medical internship in Dublin: Q & A with UT Dallas Goldwater Scholar
Rachel Meade’s passion is medical research. She studied molecular biology at the University of Texas at Dallas, and aims to pursue a PhD in genetics with a focus on virology and pathology. As an undergraduate researcher, Rachel spent eight months away from home. She undertook research at various institutions abroad, including a two-month medical internship in […]
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Kate Rau posted in: Career Development, Dublin, Where Are They Now?
My sports management internship in Buenos Aires: Interview with MSU grad
Michigan State University (MSU) graduate Casey Copp completed his sports management internship in Buenos Aires, Argentina with Connect-123 last summer. Nearly one year later, Casey thanks his experience abroad for honestly changing his life. His three-month internship at an international NPO helped pave the way for a career in non-profit work back home. Plus, Casey’s experience abroad with […]
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Kate Rau posted in: Buenos Aires, Where Are They Now?
