I came to Madrid pretty blind. I had done very little research. I didn’t have a bucket list of things to do. Everywhere I went was on the suggestions of others in Madrid or by stumbling upon them. There is just so much to do that it is a daunting task to try to […]
Eager to see the world, but are worried about falling behind in the job applicant pool in the professional world? International internship experience will make you stand out. The Intern Group Colombia alumna and Global Leadership Grant winner Tyler explains the benefits of an internship abroad that she’s noticed now in hindsight after completing […]
International borders aren’t what they used to be. Today’s economy relies on international trade and exchange. Meanwhile, as people migrate, travel and have international experiences, we’re able to learn from different cultures, embrace diversity and evolve. Going abroad is the best way to learn to appreciate multiculturalism, immerse yourself in another perspective and see a […]
Dear Danielle, my name is Dylan and I’m interested in interning abroad in Asia. I don’t have any previous experience with Mandarin, Cantonese or Japanese, but eastern culture in general just really fascinates me. With Asian countries holding such high stakes in the international economy, as well as being leaders of tech, I feel […]
Arriving in Dublin with The Intern Group for my summer internship in Ireland, I had no clue what to expect. Just like everyone else I wanted to make friends, learn, and experience Dublin. I was very excited to begin my international internship experience, but also nervous. Following my arrival on Saturday morning after getting […]
Dear Danielle, I just had an interview for my dream internship yesterday and I am trying to research follow up advice. How should I send them a thank you note, and what exactly should I be saying to show my gratitude for their time? I also want to convey my interest in this position. […]
We were sat at a table of 5, in broad daylight, and the last time I checked, my bag had been at my feet. We were in a small bar in the old town of Cartagena, Colombia, lazily discussing how I was going to meet my new travel friends in Nicaragua once I finished my […]
1. Know what you need to do before you go There aren’t that many things you need to do to prepare for how to choose an internship, beyond the really obvious stuff. A good thing to do first off is to get in contact with your mentor. Internships vary in their expectations, workload, […]
Traveling abroad can be a stressful experience if you’re not sure what to watch out for. Here are a few tips for staying away from extra charges, potentially tense moments and other annoying problems while traveling. 8 tips on how to avoid problems while traveling abroad: 1. Make a copy of your passport […]