Staff Spotlight: Emily Reen

Title:
Sales & Business Development Manager

What is your favorite travel memory? Do you have any travel recommendations?

I don't know where to begin, there are so many!

My ultimate favorite travelling experience was when I worked on a Cruise Ship in Mexico as a Detox Therapist for four months. On our days off in port, we had ample opportunity to discover the local areas, head out on excursions such as zip lining or paragliding, shop or laze on the beach before we set sail again.

If you are in Boston, take a leisurely stroll around Boston Common and then go on to Boston Markets, these are a must see experience.

If you are in Miami, you must book a City Bus & Boat Tour

If you are in Italy, I cannot recommend enough for you to visit Lake Garda, my favorite place in the whole world, every little town around the lake offers a new and exciting cultural experience!

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

I have seen such growth in opportunities for students wishing to gain an international experience, an opportunity I wish I had taken advantage more of myself.

It has encouraged me to look to the future and start planning some nice holidays in my time off!

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

I would choose an Internship abroad program. Immersing yourself in new cultures and opportunities abroad is not something you can get from reading about it.

Also, having international experience on your resume, is something employers really respond to, when you eventually go out into the professional environment and looking to put your first foot in the door!

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

We offer opportunities in all sectors and tailor our packages to suit the individuals needs.

We grow as a team with our students in the experience we all garner from taking part in each opportunity. Our job is not complete until our students are home safe & sound after their experience abroad and always on hand to offer advice.

It’s a great feeling to see a successful program make a real difference to a young person’s life.