Advice Archive

  • AlexisNY

    Bloggers Last Hoorah: The Diva Days are Done…For Now

    The last blog post from New York City. Just writing that sentence made my heart sink. The words didn’t come naturally. I don’t know when it’s gonna hit me that I’m actually leaving.

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  • meghanmoher

    Reverse Culture Shock: Why Coming Home Can Be Hard to Handle

    Fall is coming. Stores are advertising  Back to School specials, the air is permeated with the crisp smell of earth, college football is gearing up (Go Gamecocks), and many of our GE interns have just returned home from an experience abroad. Coming home from living aboard is exciting,...

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    I don’t want to leave! :(

    I am very sad to report my time here in Washington DC is running low…. But I don’t even want to think about that, lets just say I am living in denial. As the weeks progress I get harder and more interesting projects. Last week...

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  • alyyoungwork

    New Yorkers Do Not Make Eye Contact

    Penn State rising junior Alexis Young is keeping a blog about her New York summer internship experience. Check back for regular posts. Thanks for being a featured blogger Alexis!   Day 2: I had every intention of starting off today with a nice run, but...

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  • Old Fashion

    Buon Appetito!

    In the city of Milan, it is essential to find the best spots for aperitivo [like Happy Hour drinks and food]. You need to go to a restaurant that offers amazing cuisine, drinks and the best atmosphere! So to help all you future Milan interns, I have...

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  • My Overpacked Suitcase!

    Packing… lightly??

    Ciao! I am Samantha. I am a Global Experience intern in Milan for this summer! I have already been here for a month now and have loved every minute of it! I thought I could share with you all a little bit about my first...

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  • Donning Viking hats and preparing to go into the water.

    Céad mile fáilte!

    It’s definitely been an interesting two weeks in Ireland. The time has both flown by and dragged on. When I first arrived, I came to sunlight. That was an unexpected surprise, but a pleasant one. Here’s a tip for those of you who are flying...

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  • alyyoung1

    New Yorkers Do Not Stand On Sidewalks

    Penn State rising junior Alexis Young is keeping a blog about her New York summer internship experience. Check back for regular posts. Thanks for being a featured blogger Alexis!   Day 1? Already done? Last time I checked move-in day was far in the distance...

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  • Cover of Fodor's travel guide for Ireland.

    Two Weeks ‘Til Dublin

    At the end of October 2011, I discovered Global Experiences and inquiried about an internship in Dublin, Ireland. Seven months later, I can say I have fourteen days until my internship begins! All I have been able to think about for the past few months...

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  • Graffiti Wall

    Spotlight Alum: Kay Weninger

    When/what/where was your internship? How was it? I was part of the spring 2011 Internship Program in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. My internship was working for a non-for-profit organization in Manly, New South Wales, which is one of Sydney’s beautiful northern beaches. My internship was truly one...

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