The following profiles are real examples of past interns, where they went, what they did during their internship and some other insightful information as you consider your own international internship. We are happy to provide further information about these past participants upon request.
| Name: Lucy
Company: University of Alabama
Field: Fashion Business
Location: London
Description: Lucy was placed with a high end wedding dress designer.
Tasks: Range of design work, pattern making, cutting, sewing and bead work. Attending fashion week events and promotions
Testimonial: "London is fantastic. I looove everything about it! London Fashion Week was absolutely AMAZING. Words can’t even describe!"
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| Name: Kathleen
Company: Kenyon College
Field: Journalism
Location: Florence
Description: Kathleen worked for a local newspaper in Florence.
Tasks: Research, writing and publishing
Testimonial: Since my GE program in Florence I'm actually doing very well (and in no little part due to Global Experiences). When I came back to New York I started looking for work as a journalist and landed a place as a food writer at www.starchefs.com. It's an online culinary magazine for chefs and I know I got the job based on the portfolio I built in Italy. I'm also the magazine's Italian correspondent, so when the rare trip to Italy comes along, I'll be the one to attend. Keep your fingers crossed for me!
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| Name: Jonathan
Company: Ohio Wesleyan University
Field: Sports Administration
Location: Sydney
Description: Jonathan Interned in an international sports communications firm that focuses on football/ soccer world wide.
Tasks: Pofessional experience in the sport media field, both in office and live sporting events. Research and organize international athlete biographies, attended Sydney FC games, press conferences, and experience how the sports media world operates.
Testimonial: I recently just returned from Sydney and have been slowly readjusting to the United States time schedule. I had a fantastic time in Australia and would recommend this experience to everybody. I was given the opportunity Another potential benefit of this trip is the opportunity to earn a full-time job, as a number of people from the group I went with were offered full-time positions, which they may return and pursue after the holidays. This internship experience is a once in a lifetime opportunity and I believe to be very worthwhile and will benefit anyone greatly. I was able to fulfill my goals on this trip, learn new things, and overcome challenges I faced. I also received lots of independent experience and face fears of being out on your own in a different country. Global experiences places you in a fantastic situation, with a great internship and good living conditions, providing you with all you need to have a great experience, the rest is what you make of it.
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| Name: Ghazaleh
Company: University of London
Field: Video Production
Location: Paris
Description: Ghazaleh was placed in a Film Production company in Paris.
Tasks: Worked both behind the camera and appered in a video as a presenter. Was involved with all sides of TV and Film production
Testimonial: Back in October 2010 when I embarked upon my 5 month Film/TV Internship in the heart of Paris, little did I know what lay in store for me; the people I’d meet, the experiences I’d have, the cultural and linguistic integration I’d encounter.
Now 5 months on, I can safely say this entire experience has been incredibly mesmerizing and unforgettable; one that I will treasure forever. I have had the opportunity to not only work in film production, behind and in front of the camera, but also in journalism (a sub-divide of the company), translating and writing articles for presentation to France’s mainstream television channels.
Everyone has been so welcoming and always at hand when I have needed something.
I have walked away from this experience having made lovely friends and great contacts, offering to provide me with any help I may need in the future. Not to mention, I really loved meeting the other Global Experiences interns, who have been so great to me during my time in France. Thank you guys!
Thank you Global Experiences for making it all possible.
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| Name: Nancy
Company: Siena College
Field: Environmental Science
Location: Washington, DC
Description: and I am majoring in Environmental Studies at Siena College in Loudonville, New York. For my major, I am required to take an internship related to Environmental Studies. I knew I wanted to make the best of my internship experience by working in another part of the United States or the world. I came across the Global Experiences website and saw that they offered an internship opportunity in Washington, D.C. and so I applied.
Tasks: Research, presentations, writing reports.
Testimonial: "Interning in Washington, D.C. through Global Experiences was the best opportunity I had in my life. I worked for a non-profit Environmental Organization working to improve China’s environmental quality and I gained great experience by being able to attend meetings and do research on climate change. Not only did I have a great working experience but I also made friends that I will have for a lifetime and networked with many people. I would recommend anyone to take an internship through Global Experiences because the knowledge gained through working and networking, meeting new people, and being able to go to events was the truly one of the greatest experiences of my life and has helped me grow as a person."
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| Name: Rushana- Rochester Institute of Technology
Company: British Bankers Association
Field: Finance/Economics
Location: London
Description: I signed up for the program with Global Experiences in the end of winter 2009. Global Experiences arranged my placement and a great place to live with our large group of interns for the summer.
My internship was in my field of study and I earnt credit from my home university. I learned a lot about the finance industry in London. People at work were very friendly and helped me a lot to get more comfortable in the office. There was a group of around 25-30 students who came at the same time I did and we all lived in the same building but in different apartments. I lived with one girl from Canada and we got along very well. Weekends were always free and that was the time when I learned more about London. We went to different parts of London, Oxford, Scotland with my friends that I made while living in that city. The only one thing that I was not prepared for was the weather! I thought since I am going to live in London in the summer it will be warm, I should have brought a jacker! But I loved shopping there are so many amazing clothes stores in London. Two months of my internship went by very fast and in no time I was back at home. I gained a lot of experience working in a finance industry; I met a lot of new people and got familiar with London!
Tasks: Rushana worked alongside the director of Policy and Taxation.
Tasks include, research into international banking policy; prepared briefing summaries for Director, Initiating working on responses for British Code of Practice.
Testimonial: "I am a 3rd year student majoring in International Business and Finance at Rochester Institute of Technology. This past summer I spent in London doing internship in a banking industry with Global Experiences. It was great, studying different cultures, learning about London and meeting a lot of new people. I always wanted to go London and not just as a tourist, but actually live there and experiencing working and studying. I had the time of my life."
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| Name: Christine W.
Company: UC Davis
Field: Business
Location: Sydney
Description: In 2008, I participated in Global Experiences’ International Internship program. The program provided me with the opportunity to visit a foreign country that has both a strong Business background and English as its native language. Since I was majoring in Business and did not speak any other language fluently, the opportunity was perfect. While in Sydney, I was able to work with Hotel Motel Association in the Central Business District. The program also arranged for my accommodation, which was a wonderful atmosphere to experience and within traveling distance to work.
Tasks: During my placement I created parts of a Human Resource Manual for the organizations members, researched current events to help keep staff members informed on Hospitality and Industrial Relations issues, worked on the newsletter and on operational tasks.
Testimonial: Overall, I found the program very rewarding. It gave me a unique opportunity to experience another culture from both a social and professional standpoint. Working in the city was a great opportunity for me as well as living in Sydney. I was able to see some great parts of Australia and meet many great people. The program takes you out of your comfort zone and allows you to develop skills that will benefit you in future endeavors when you return home. I would recommend going abroad to any student currently considering the option.
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