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Why Should I Intern After Graduation?
Posted on May 23, 2013 | No CommentsLet’s face it: a bachelor’s degree isn’t what it used to be. Long gone are the days when a college education was enough to assure you a good career, a pension, and a chance to retire with enough savings to maybe even do a little traveling when... -
10 Reasons to consider a Dublin Internship in Fall 2013
Posted on May 13, 2013 | No CommentsWhen my colleagues asked me to write a blog about the top reasons to intern this Fall in Dublin, Ireland, I was flabbergasted. Did people need a reason to want to go to Dublin? Ireland needs no selling; she’s perfect. But for those who need a little convincing, here are the top ten reasons to intern in Dublin this fall. -
An internship, your Point of Difference
Posted on April 24, 2013 | No CommentsFor years you've been putting in the effort to achieve good grades. First it was at school, now you’re doing the same at university or college. You even know what it is you want to do when you finish your studies. However, have you ever stopped to think just how you are going to get a head start in your career? -
International Internships: Taking you across the world
Posted on April 9, 2013 | No CommentsAs a student, you probably have grand plans to take a couple of months off at the end of the year, to travel across the globe experiencing the world, maybe do a spot of work and generally have a great time. You wouldn’t be the first... -
Being Happy: A Career Strategy?
Posted on March 20, 2013 | No CommentsGlobal Experiences focuses on helping college students and young professionals get a competitive edge through an international internship program experience. Every week we speak to hundreds of people starting out in their career and we think a lot about what advice to give and how to provide people with the best experience possible. Our goal isn’t just landing a job, it is helping our Alum have happy and successful lives, in the broadest sense. -
Home Sweet Sydney!
Posted on March 18, 2013 | No CommentsGlobal Experiences Program Consultant Carlie Kidd had a life changing experience in Sydney. I never thought I would have the chance to live and work in the Land of Oz. I didn’t realize how amazing Sydney, Australia was until I had the chance to explore the neighborhoods and... -
One Week Down in London
Posted on March 15, 2013 | No CommentsGlobal Experiences London intern Lauren McCurry is spending her Spring doing a marketing internship in London. Here is her week 1 update! Wow so I love my job! My first 3 days were great. They let me jump right in on promoting for their... -
10 Years of Internships in Florence: A Love Story
Posted on March 11, 2013 | No CommentsBy Emily Merson, Global Experiences CEO Summer 2013 marks 10 years for our Florence Internship Program. I am often asked as one of GE’s two co-founders how we started Global Experiences, who’s idea was it, and why Internships. There is a long and a... -
Packing For Study Abroad by Bobbie Watson: Part 2
Posted on March 8, 2013 | No CommentsThis blog is copied with permission from When in Florence. For the original, click here. Bobbie is a Global Experiences Spring participant living and interning in Florence, Italy. Here is part 2 of her packing guide. Part 1 is here. Things I Am Glad I Packed.. 1. Leggings and Tights –... -
Packing For Study Abroad by Bobbie Watson
Posted on March 6, 2013 | No CommentsThis blog is copied with permission from When in Florence. For the original, click here. Bobbie is a Global Experiences Spring participant living and interning in Florence, Italy. Check back soon for Part 2! So you’ve decided you want to study abroad. Congratulations! But as moving day approaches,... -
Top 5 Reasons to Travel to Florence, Italy
Posted on February 28, 2013 | No Comments5 Reasons to Travel to Florence, Italy, by Global Experiences Internship Consultant Chrissie Dailey. 1. Location - Florence is nestled in the heart of Tuscany, surrounded by beautiful wine country. You can easily do a day trip or spend a nice weekend in Rome (1.5 hours),... -
6 Reasons to Intern in Barcelona this Summer!
Posted on February 21, 2013 | No CommentsProgram Consultant Kevin Pickett gives you his two cents on one of his favorite places in the world. Location: The city of Barcelona is located in the northeastern region of Spain known as Catalonia. Bordering the Mediterranean Sea, summertime in Barcelona is a particularly... -
Enjoying An Internship Abroad in Dublin
Posted on February 14, 2013 | No CommentsGlobal Experiences Dublin intern Lindsey Paxton shares her trips to the Guinness Storehouse and the famed Jameson Distillery to learn more about Dublin’s two iconic drinks! Yesterday morning, we got up early (for a Saturday) and headed off to the Guinness Storehouse. Once inside, I was... -
Bienvenue a Paris! By Juliann Brown
Posted on February 11, 2013 | No CommentsParis intern Juliann Brown from the Illinois Institute of Art Schaumberg shares her first few days living in the City of Lights! Wednesday, January 16, 2013 Bonsoir mes amies! I have been living in Paris now for exactly 3 days and let me tell you! It’s... -
Stephen Reilly joins Fulbright Association as Executive Director
Posted on January 10, 2013 | No CommentsStephen Reilly, Global Experiences Inc.’s longtime CEO and co-founder, moved into the executive director role of the U.S. Fulbright Association, a Washington, D.C., nonprofit with over 6,000 alumni members including himself. As an alumnus of the Fulbright scholarship program, Reilly felt strongly that this opportunity... -
Living and Working in Dublin’s Fair City
Posted on January 9, 2013 | No CommentsGlobal Experiences’ Dublin Location Coordinator Dara give us her insight into living and working in the heart of Ireland: Storied Dublin. Having lived and worked in Dublin as well as a range of other European cities I definitely think anyone who opts to come... -
CJ in Sydney
Posted on December 12, 2012 | No CommentsDartmouth University student CJ Hughes had a business internship at a boutique hotel chain in Sydney this fall. This post is unedited, and direct from the intern. For starters: Living in the housing, a really nice student hostel in Kings Cross is simply awesome.... -
From Saudi Arabia to Firenze
Posted on November 29, 2012 | 2 CommentsRawan, 22, from Saudi Arabia is currently interning abroad with the Global Experiences Florence program. What have you been doing at your internship? My internship is in interior design, working at an architectural studio. I was given two tasks: the first was making 3D digital... -
Pitch Perfect
Posted on November 26, 2012 | No CommentsSoccer, or futbol, is a religion in Barcelona. Location Rep Nancy shares what it’s like to attend a match in this Mecca of sport. The man wore a dark blazer and a white button down shirt. His silver hair paired nicely with his dark rimmed... -
Outside my Comfort Zone in Sydney
Posted on November 19, 2012 | No CommentsKatie Lenger is a student at Truman State University interning in public relations in Sydney this fall. I am in my last month of my Global Experiences internship in Sydney, Australia. I have had a great time exploring the city and learning heaps about public relations....
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Why Should I Intern After Graduation?
Let’s face it: a bachelor’s degree isn’t what it used to be. Long gone are the days when a college education was enough to assure you a good career, a pension, and... -
10 Reasons to consider a Dublin Internship in Fall 2013
When my colleagues asked me to write a blog about the top reasons to intern this Fall in Dublin, Ireland, I was flabbergasted. Did people need a reason to want... -
An internship, your Point of Difference
For years you’ve been putting in the effort to achieve good grades. First it was at school, now you’re doing the same at university or college. You even know what... -
International Internships: Taking you across the world
As a student, you probably have grand plans to take a couple of months off at the end of the year, to travel across the globe experiencing the world,... -
Being Happy: A Career Strategy?
Global Experiences focuses on helping college students and young professionals get a competitive edge through an international internship program experience. Every week we speak to hundreds of people starting out... -
Home Sweet Sydney!
Global Experiences Program Consultant Carlie Kidd had a life changing experience in Sydney. I never thought I would have the chance to live and work in the Land of Oz. I didn’t realize... -
One Week Down in London
Global Experiences London intern Lauren McCurry is spending her Spring doing a marketing internship in London. Here is her week 1 update! Wow so I love my job! My... -
10 Years of Internships in Florence: A Love Story
By Emily Merson, Global Experiences CEO Summer 2013 marks 10 years for our Florence Internship Program. I am often asked as one of GE’s two co-founders how we started... -
Packing For Study Abroad by Bobbie Watson: Part 2
This blog is copied with permission from When in Florence. For the original, click here. Bobbie is a Global Experiences Spring participant living and interning in Florence, Italy. Here is part 2 of her packing guide....




























