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
20 reasons why you should intern abroad in 2020
An internship abroad provides professional opportunities, career benefits, and an opportunity to get to know yourself better. From making new friends to enhancing your resumé, here are 20 reasons why you should seriously consider doing an internship abroad this year.
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Leslie Reitz posted in: Career Development, Intern Advice, Intern Bloggers, Sydney
My summer internship in Cape Town: A truly life-changing experience abroad
I believe internships are a gateway to the future for students getting ready to transition from college to the workplace. Getting real, hands-on work experience can prove life-changing. For me, I got a real chance to have my perspectives changed, skillsets diversified, and beliefs tested outside the classroom. Why did I choose a summer internship […]
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Alex Schramkowski posted in: Cape Town, Career Development, Intern Advice, Intern Bloggers, Uncategorized
Places to go in Buenos Aires: Affordable adventures for interns in Argentina
During my internship in Buenos Aires, I have found great places to frequent that fall within my budget and aren’t the sorts of things you read about in a guidebook. This is a compilation of those places – from the best spots to buy food and enjoy the outdoors, to a few fun (and affordable) […]
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Heather Luedke posted in: Buenos Aires, Intern Advice, Intern Bloggers, Uncategorized
Interns in Ireland enjoy a surfing adventure off the beaten path
This summer Connectors interning in Dublin, Ireland went off the grid for a weekend adventure to Donegal, better known as the “surf capital of Ireland”. We enjoyed our fun-filled excursion and spent the weekend laughing, joking about the weather and surfing. The surf town of Bundoran After a scenic three-hour drive, we arrived in the surf town […]
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Leslie Reitz posted in: Dublin, Intern Bloggers, Uncategorized
