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  • 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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  • A Global Experiences Internship and make all the difference in your career

    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 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?

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    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, maybe do a spot of work and generally have a great time. You wouldn’t be the first...

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    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 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.

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    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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    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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