Top Ten Things to Know about Interning in Shanghai
East Nanjing Road at Night Shanghai is an incredible city where there are always fun things to do, delicious foods to eat, and wonderful people to meet. Having the opportunity to live and work in Shanghai is an experience that will shape you personally and professionally for years to come. Here is a list of […]
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Renee Gagne posted in: Education, Intern Bloggers, Shanghai
Becoming A Virtual Intern Was the Best Decision of My Life
In May of 2020, my dreams of interning in a different country were shattered when COVID-19 hit. All study abroad programs were cancelled, and many in-person internships in my hometown were postponed. I thought I wouldn’t have the opportunity to intern before I graduated until I received an email from my school about Connect-123’s virtual […]
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Kelley Laxton posted in: Dublin, Intern Bloggers, Journalism, Virtual Internships
20 reasons why you should intern abroad in 2020
An internship abroad provides professional opportunities, career benefits, and an opportunity to get to know yourself better. From making new friends to enhancing your resumé, here are 20 reasons why you should seriously consider doing an internship abroad this year.
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Leslie Reitz posted in: Career Development, Intern Advice, Intern Bloggers, Sydney
My Summer Internship in Dublin
I spent the summer interning as a research assistant in a chemical engineering lab at the University College Dublin. My specific project was to monitor the flow rate and pressure through silicone hollow fiber membranes to minimize the formation of water slugs during the oxygen transfer step of wastewater treatment. I read various research […]
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Grace Judd posted in: Dublin, Intern Bloggers
My Architecture Internship in Barcelona
An internship at an architecture firm presented an exceptional opportunity to strengthen my proficiency in my field of study before landing a job in London.
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Upinder Bahra posted in: Barcelona, Intern Advice, Intern Bloggers
Teaching in Rural China: A Once In A Lifetime Experience
This summer I spent two months in Shanghai as an intern teaching English to migrant students. I enjoyed the freedom and space for creativity that I was granted while crafting my lesson plans.
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Renee Gagne posted in: Career Development, Intern Advice, Intern Bloggers, Shanghai
My Child Life Practicum in Cape Town, South Africa
Every day was filled with unique opportunities for me to gain competence both personally and professionally. I was further able to see play used as a universal language in order to communicate with children. I can honestly say that this non-traditional practicum experience outside of the United States opened my eyes even more to the benefits of child life.
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Kelsey Browne posted in: Cape Town, Intern Advice, Intern Bloggers
How an Internship in Cape Town launched my Career in Radio
Kaitlin Parker works for KCRW, a radio station just outside of Los Angeles that is known for airing great music and broadcasting a variety of news and culture shows. She produces The Business, a weekly interview-style entertainment show and podcast hosted by Kim Masters. “I love my work. I love producing The Business, which is […]
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Kate Rau posted in: Cape Town, Career Development, Intern Advice, Intern Bloggers
From policy internship in Cape Town to Michigan State Senate: MSU alumnus looks back to the future
Molly Korn is about to start her new role as Chief of Staff for a member of the Michigan State Senate. But eight years ago Molly wasn’t quite on her way to a job at the State Senate. She was working as an intern in Cape Town at a local education organization, liaising with delegates from across the country in preparation for a large policy summit taking place in the Mother City.
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Kate Rau posted in: Cape Town, Career Development, Intern Advice, Intern Bloggers, Social Impact
My summer internship in Shanghai: Pre-med student’s experience abroad
Joy is a pre-med student at Carleton College studying Psychology and Neuroscience. She chose to do a summer internship in Shanghai to get firsthand experience of medicine and public health. And although she wasn’t a seasoned traveler, Joy embraced an opportunity to gain experience abroad working alongside physicians who could help her develop new skills […]
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Kate Rau posted in: Intern Advice, Intern Bloggers, Shanghai
