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Host Employer’s Intern Review
Posted on May 14, 2012 | No Comments[Dear Global Experiences:] Well, what can I say about Chris, he has been fantastic. The guys here [at our radio station in Dublin] are already saying, “What are we going to do when he’s gone?” He has fit in perfectly with everyone here and works... -
Leaving London & What I Take Away
Posted on May 6, 2012 | No CommentsEight weeks spent in one of the best city in the world. Let’s just take a second to thank our parents for giving us the opportunity to pay for this wonderful programme. I recalled reading about Global Experiences on the internet. It took me a... -
What to Pack!?
Posted on April 28, 2012 | No CommentsAs I prepare for my internship this summer one of my main concerns, as a fashion merchandising major, are the clothes, shoes and accessories I want to pack and the reality of the items I can actually pack. My host company — a prominent fashion... -
Letter to a Parent
Posted on April 18, 2012 | No Comments[Dear Concerned Parent:] I’m so, so happy you’re reaching out and asking these questions. Trust me, my mom was, of course, a little nervous when I threw out the idea that I wanted to work at an internship in Dublin for the summer so I... -
The Internship Begins…
Posted on April 15, 2012 | No CommentsIt’s been 3 weeks since I have updated, I was reminded at work of this, this week. I was sitting with my co-workers at the bar discussing my time here. I mentioned I had a blog describing my time here, and I was like oh…... -
59 Days, 47 Minutes, and 52.748 seconds
Posted on April 10, 2012 | No CommentsI leave for Sydney in two months… in fact, as I write this piece, the official countdown is: 59 days, 47 minutes, 52.748 seconds until my flight leaves the United States and my journey to the other side of the world begins. Upon deciding to... -
Spotlight Alum: Molly Slattery
Posted on March 8, 2012 | No CommentsWhen/what/where was your internship? How was it? My Global Experience internship was in the fall of 2009. I moved to Dublin, Ireland to work for a company that consisted of three start-up businesses including a recruitment company, a liquidation company, and hair salons. The internship... -
Spotlight Alum: Tina Delia
Posted on March 1, 2012 | No CommentsWhen/what/where was your internship? How was it? I participated in an architectural internship in the Fall of 2008. It took place in Rome, Italy. The program was rewarding and challenging and truly helped me hone my skills as a designer. What did you gain while... -
Syaza’s Business & Finance Internship
Posted on February 24, 2012 | No CommentsNow that I know that there’s a faster way to commute to work, I’m not cranky anymore. I still remember last Saturday when I tried to take the London Overground to go to Clapham Junction to know where my office located. It took forever for... -
Spotlight Alum: Jenna Stone
Posted on February 2, 2012 | No Comments1. When/what/where was your internship? How was it? My internship was in Sydney, Australia with a prominent boutique hotel group. I worked primarily for the Sales and Marketing Departments but also assisted with the Human Resources and Online Marketing Departments. My internship experience was exceptional, and...