It doesn’t matter what your reasons are for going abroad – an international internship, foreign language training, a vacation, or a crop circle convention in Wiltshire County, England – you’re going to have certain expectations going into it.
For those of you interested in interning abroad, my best advice is to expect to work hard. International Internships are designed to give you the career exposure you need to differentiate yourself in the global marketplace. You will enjoy your experience, and there’s no question that cities like Rome, Florence, Sydney, Melbourne, Paris and London are an absolute blast, but in order to get the most out of your time abroad, you will have to put in some hard work.
Of course since you’ll be interning in a field that you love it won’t always feel like work, but you need to remember that just like everyone who starts a new job, you’ll have to cover the basics first. Take this time to learn how the company works and how they fit into the marketplace. Eventually, as you prove yourself to your bosses, you will be able to tackle bigger tasks and integrate yourself better into the company.
Posted by ~ Marc
Keep up the good work.