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Host Employer’s Intern Review
Posted on May 14, 2012 | No Comments[Dear Global Experiences:] Well, what can I say about Chris, he has been fantastic. The guys here [at our radio station in Dublin] are already saying, “What are we going to do when he’s gone?” He has fit in perfectly with everyone here and works... -
Leaving London & What I Take Away
Posted on May 6, 2012 | No CommentsEight weeks spent in one of the best city in the world. Let’s just take a second to thank our parents for giving us the opportunity to pay for this wonderful programme. I recalled reading about Global Experiences on the internet. It took me a... -
What to Pack!?
Posted on April 28, 2012 | No CommentsAs I prepare for my internship this summer one of my main concerns, as a fashion merchandising major, are the clothes, shoes and accessories I want to pack and the reality of the items I can actually pack. My host company — a prominent fashion... -
Lindsey in Paris
Posted on April 25, 2012 | No CommentsAwe Paris! City of Love. I have never seen a city so breath takingly beautiful as Paris. Honestly, I had high expectations for Paris, and I thought that the Eiffel Tower was going to be a bit cheesy. But nothing could have prepared me for... -
Il conto alla rovescia: The countdown begins
Posted on April 22, 2012 | No CommentsIt seems like just yesterday I decided to register for Global Experiences. After another summer of working in an accounting office and living at home, I had decided that a change was necessary. I had always wanted to live abroad, but was not looking forward... -
Letter to a Parent
Posted on April 18, 2012 | No Comments[Dear Concerned Parent:] I’m so, so happy you’re reaching out and asking these questions. Trust me, my mom was, of course, a little nervous when I threw out the idea that I wanted to work at an internship in Dublin for the summer so I... -
The Internship Begins…
Posted on April 15, 2012 | No CommentsIt’s been 3 weeks since I have updated, I was reminded at work of this, this week. I was sitting with my co-workers at the bar discussing my time here. I mentioned I had a blog describing my time here, and I was like oh…... -
59 Days, 47 Minutes, and 52.748 seconds
Posted on April 10, 2012 | No CommentsI leave for Sydney in two months… in fact, as I write this piece, the official countdown is: 59 days, 47 minutes, 52.748 seconds until my flight leaves the United States and my journey to the other side of the world begins. Upon deciding to... -
“Home” Away from Home
Posted on April 2, 2012 | No CommentsI am more than half way done with my time over here. It’s pretty crazy. I am loving my time here, I am really enjoying the culture. I can understand Italian more than I can speak it still, but I hope with my internship only... -
Spotlight Alum: Kelsey Bradbury
Posted on March 28, 2012 | No CommentsWhen/what/where was your internship? How was it? I worked for a start-up company in Dublin, Ireland. Because the company I worked for was still in the beginning stages, I was given a lot of responsibility, which was an aspect of the internship that I liked.... -
Spotlight Alum: Keli Roberson
Posted on March 24, 2012 | No CommentsWhen/what/where was your internship? How was it? My fashion internship was in Florence, Italy in 2007. It was one of the best, if not the best experience of my life. What did you gain while living in a new environment? I gained so much knowledge about... -
Finding Community Abroad: Syaza Joins Netball League in London
Posted on March 20, 2012 | No CommentsThe World Netball Championship is just ended in Singapore with Australia beating New Zealand by only a 1 goal difference. While I have been receiving tweets and photo tags of the match from my friends back home, I still cannot find a streaming that shows... -
Spotlight Alum: Molly Slattery
Posted on March 8, 2012 | No CommentsWhen/what/where was your internship? How was it? My Global Experience internship was in the fall of 2009. I moved to Dublin, Ireland to work for a company that consisted of three start-up businesses including a recruitment company, a liquidation company, and hair salons. The internship... -
Final Language Exam, Venice, & a False Start
Posted on March 6, 2012 | No CommentsDay 24 I went to class and we had our FINAL TEST! Oh man, this thing was harder than I thought. I seriously was sitting there reading and re-reading everything in Italian. During the test two friends finished quickly, so I was distracted by their... -
Spotlight Alum: Tina Delia
Posted on March 1, 2012 | No CommentsWhen/what/where was your internship? How was it? I participated in an architectural internship in the Fall of 2008. It took place in Rome, Italy. The program was rewarding and challenging and truly helped me hone my skills as a designer. What did you gain while... -
Syaza’s Business & Finance Internship
Posted on February 24, 2012 | No CommentsNow that I know that there’s a faster way to commute to work, I’m not cranky anymore. I still remember last Saturday when I tried to take the London Overground to go to Clapham Junction to know where my office located. It took forever for... -
Spotlight Alum: Anne Kelly
Posted on February 20, 2012 | No Comments1. When/what/where was your internship? How was it? I completed my internship this past summer 2011 from June to August in London. I was working for a fashion designer as a public relations and marketing intern. I was responsible for the company’s social media pages... -
Acclimating to the Italian Lifestyle
Posted on February 10, 2012 | No CommentsTo start, yesterday we all went to this little restaurant that was really cute. I ordered a pesto pizza with, mozeralla cheese, and tomato. It was sooooo good. Had some wine on the side, and for dessert creme brulee with carmello on it. We had... -
Spotlight Alum: Jenna Stone
Posted on February 2, 2012 | No Comments1. When/what/where was your internship? How was it? My internship was in Sydney, Australia with a prominent boutique hotel group. I worked primarily for the Sales and Marketing Departments but also assisted with the Human Resources and Online Marketing Departments. My internship experience was exceptional, and... -
Departure – Day 3. In summary: I would lose my head if it wasn’t attached
Posted on January 29, 2012 | No CommentsDeparture and Day 1- I packed till the last moment on Saturday night. I had my mother undo both my suitcases, and repack them since I was so paranoid about the weight limit. Also I thought I was bringing wayyyy too much. Friends and family...
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Host Employer’s Intern Review
[Dear Global Experiences:] Well, what can I say about Chris, he has been fantastic. The guys here [at our radio station in Dublin] are already saying, “What are we going... -
Leaving London & What I Take Away
Eight weeks spent in one of the best city in the world. Let’s just take a second to thank our parents for giving us the opportunity to pay for this... -
What to Pack!?
As I prepare for my internship this summer one of my main concerns, as a fashion merchandising major, are the clothes, shoes and accessories I want to pack and the... -
Lindsey in Paris
Awe Paris! City of Love. I have never seen a city so breath takingly beautiful as Paris. Honestly, I had high expectations for Paris, and I thought that the Eiffel... -
Il conto alla rovescia: The countdown begins
It seems like just yesterday I decided to register for Global Experiences. After another summer of working in an accounting office and living at home, I had decided that a... -
Letter to a Parent
[Dear Concerned Parent:] I’m so, so happy you’re reaching out and asking these questions. Trust me, my mom was, of course, a little nervous when I threw out the idea... -
The Internship Begins…
It’s been 3 weeks since I have updated, I was reminded at work of this, this week. I was sitting with my co-workers at the bar discussing my time here.... -
59 Days, 47 Minutes, and 52.748 seconds
I leave for Sydney in two months… in fact, as I write this piece, the official countdown is: 59 days, 47 minutes, 52.748 seconds until my flight leaves the United... -
“Home” Away from Home
I am more than half way done with my time over here. It’s pretty crazy. I am loving my time here, I am really enjoying the culture. I can understand...