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Setting Up for Success Abroad

Guest Author | April.24.2023

 

Living the Italian Dream: Insider Tips for Food, Shopping, and Travel

Guest Author | April.03.2023

 

Written by guest Author - Xavi Krauss, Alumni of Spring 2022 Internship in Florence, Italy.  

 

Florence, Italy, is named the magical city for far too many reasons. 

In January 2022, I had the opportunity of a lifetime to intern there with the fashion company, Avavav as a marketer. It is true when they say you will feel at home, especially when you are about to meet new friends and make lasting memories. Here is a guide to some of my favorite eateries, the city's best views, and weekend trips that will make your experience feel like a temporary local and get the most out of your journey!

Tips for the First-Gen Intern

Jaderial Staebler | January.25.2023

 

6 Pieces of Advice from Wes: A Non-Traditional Intern

Wes Morrow | January.19.2023

My name is Wes, and as a nontraditional student participating in GE's program, I highly recommend pursuing this once-in-a-lifetime experience.  

NYE Traditions & Celebrations Around the World

Kelsey Norton | December.28.2021




All around the world as midnight strikes and 2022 begins, we all celebrate a little differently. But one of the things we have in common is celebrating the past and the present. As the world starts slowly opening up again, this year we wanted to highlight different New Years traditions and customs around the world! 

Success Story: Charlie's Internship in London

Charlie O. | December.07.2021




There is nowhere quite like London. I first lived here as a college student, when I studied abroad during my junior year. I always planned on going back to London right after I graduated, but I graduated in 2020. You know what that means. Fast forward to a year later, and I'm part of the first in-person program since last March.

Intern Experience: Interning Abroad When The Pandemic Hit

Molly Haskell | July.21.2020

In the months leading up to the coronavirus pandemic, recent graduate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Rachel, secured a spring internship in Dublin to work in agriculture at a chemical and biology company.

“After graduation, your personal travel time is not a guarantee, especially once you start job hunting or you’ve accepted a job. I thought to myself, “When will you ever have the opportunity to travel and work like this again?”.”

Rachel took some time during her undergrad to plan her internship abroad so she would not have any world travel regrets. She found the Global Experiences intern abroad program and knew it would be the best choice. “I was so surprised to see they had internships in Agriculture/Ecology, and when I did, I could not pass up the opportunity!”

And so she was off -- only for the unfortunate circumstances surrounding the pandemic forced her to return home early.

Intern Experience: Tovah's D.C. Non-Profit Internship Experience

Katherine Adams | April.23.2020

Tovah is a recent graduate from Carleton University in Ontario, Canada. She graduated with a degree in Political Science and a specific concentration in Public Affairs and Policy Analysis.

During the summer of 2019, she interned in the prominent city of Washington, D.C. - the perfect city for her to expand on her studies and gain real world experience.

Read about Tovah’s unforgettable experience and watch her video to see what one of her days looked like interning abroad!

Intern Experience: Deja's Tourism Internship in Florence

Brooke Matta | March.25.2020

Deja C. is a graduating senior from the University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign whose educational background is in Recreation, Sports, and Tourism.

During the summer of 2019, she interned with a tour company in the charming city of Florence, Italy. Overall, she was most excited to step outside of her comfort zone and experience the tourism industry from a new perspective. 

Read about Deja's unforgettable experience and watch her video to see what one of her days looked like interning abroad!

10 Takeaways From Interning Abroad in London

Zach S. | March.19.2020

Zach, a student at the University of Southern California, completed a business internship in London and discovered so much professionally and personally.

We asked Zach some questions about his intern abroad experience and here are his 10 takeaways. Plus watch the video below to see what one of his days in London looked like!

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