Destinations Archive

  • The River Liffey in the heart of Dublin - a popular Global Experiences Internship destination

    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 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.

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  • Carlie at the Opera House

    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 how amazing Sydney, Australia was until I had the chance to explore the neighborhoods and...

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  • Lauren McCurry London

    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 first 3 days were great. They let me jump right in on promoting for their...

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    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 Global Experiences, who’s idea was it, and why Internships. There is a long and a...

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    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. Part 1 is here.   Things I Am Glad I Packed.. 1. Leggings and Tights –...

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    Packing For Study Abroad by Bobbie Watson

    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. Check back soon for Part 2! So you’ve decided you want to study abroad. Congratulations! But as moving day approaches,...

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    Top 5 Reasons to Travel to Florence, Italy

    5 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),...

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    6 Reasons to Intern in Barcelona this Summer!

    Program 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...

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  • The group at the Guinness Storehouse!

    Enjoying An Internship Abroad in Dublin

    Global 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...

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    Bienvenue a Paris! By Juliann Brown

    Paris 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...

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