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
Seven reasons why Dublin is the perfect place to do an internship abroad
If you’re planning on interning abroad and wondering about possible locations, look no further than the land of luck, greenery and friendliest people you’ll ever meet – Dublin! This lively yet homey city is sure to offer you an internship of a lifetime. Here are seven reasons why you should intern abroad in Dublin. Booming […]
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Roselie Kelly posted in: Dublin, Intern Advice
From 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 […]
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Kate Rau posted in: Career Development, Dublin, Intern Advice, Where Are They Now?
From 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.
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Kate Rau posted in: Cape Town, Career Development, Intern Advice, Intern Bloggers, Social Impact
Everything 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 […]
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Kate Rau posted in: Career Development, Intern Advice
