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My name is Jack Garwood and I’m currently halfway through my overseas internship. My internship is located in Berlin, Germany and goes for a total of 8 weeks between the... keep reading

My first summer internship was through CIEE’s Summer Global Internship Program in London. Through AIC, I was placed with Revlon in London. More specifically, I was on the Elizabeth Arden... keep reading

Interviews can be daunting. Even if you're qualified for the position, you have make sure you present your qualifications properly if you want to get an offer. Preparation is key... keep reading

Have you ever heard of a 'sexy' industry? What about a 'nonsexy' industry? Those were the words I used to describe the type of internship I was looking for to... keep reading

So I know what you're thinking: "If I interned abroad, I'd be busy for an extra 16-20 hours per week and do it for free. Why would I want to... keep reading

"I'm not sure I'm ready to leave just yet." For anyone who has followed this blog, they'll know that these were the words I said to myself on July 26... keep reading

Times Square.... that's New York, right? You know, the giant area that you see've on TV and in movies countless times? With the electronic billboards and the giant ball that... keep reading

I tried to think of some kind of witty title for this entry.... but really, doesn't DUMBO just speak for itself? I had never heard of DUMBO before coming to... keep reading

Hey, the New York subway is easy to get used to, right? These may read like famous last words, but using the transit system is all part of getting to... keep reading

It's July 26, 2019, around 8 PM. That's the date and time I took this picture of the Empire State Building and surrounding buildings, while sitting at a table just... keep reading

When you are a Global Intern in Copenhagen, the possibilities are endless. From living and interning abroad in one of the happiest places on earth, plentiful bridges to bike over... keep reading

2 months, 8 weeks, 60 days, and 1440 hours later, I found myself once again at the departure hall of Changi Airport. My heart sank as I know it’s time... keep reading

I ventured out this weekend to Agra with my friend Lucy, where we saw some awe inspiring sites... the Agra Fort, the Baby Taj, the leftover remains from where the... keep reading

Today marks the last day of my internship at Little Sparrows Technologies. It was an eventful 11 weeks which went by really quickly. Taking the time to reflect on the... keep reading

“What’s the best thing about Singapore?” “Food.” This is often the answer I hear from both locals and tourists. Indeed, as a self proclaimed foodie, I have to agree that... keep reading