Program Reviews

This internship program was one to remember. I learned a lot at my job in which I will take into my future career. I also made everlasting connections with my coworkers. Before coming here, I had no experience in my internship field. However, I gained so much knowledge and was supported every step of the way. Learning about the Spanish culture was so fun and exciting. I loved meeting so many new people not only at my job but within the program. Definitely recommend this program if you are thinking about interning abroad!

This program was overall an amazing experience. At first it felt scary to trust Global Experiences to find me an internship and housing in a foreign country. It took a few weeks for me to get matched to a company, but it was worth it in the end because I loved my placement! My commute was a little long, but it helped me learn the public transportation system and see more of the city than other interns did. My apartment was in a very convenient place in the city otherwise, with metro and bus stops 5 minutes away. Almost every week we had a social event with GE, and those were my favorite part. We got to learn about the culture of Catalonia, and hang out with the other interns and awesome GE staff. Shout out to Hailey, Inma and Elena for being there for us every step of the way!

Our program coordinators, Amanda and Antonella, went out of their way to make sure that we enjoyed all of the sights Milan and the surrounding area had to offer. They planned a lot of fun excursions for us (Lake Como, Verona, Armani Silos, etc) and were always happy to answer questions for us if we wanted to travel on our own. I would highly recommend Milan and the surrounding area of Northern Italy to anyone looking to work or even just travel around Europe! There is so much to do and a lot of great variety, you won't get bored.

I felt very comfortable studying abroad in a foreign city. Between my program advisor and work supervisor, I was able to adjust to living and working in Ireland pretty fast. My advisor hosted many events to educate me on the cultural history of Galway and introduced me to the social scene. My supervisor supported me in overcoming obstacles that appeared in my work and allowed me to flourish in my own work. I would highly recommend this program for anyone who is searching for a summer internship.

Interning in Galway may have been the best decision I have made! The global experiences program made it very easy to set up interviews with host companies and land an internship that would most benefit my knowledge of my major and career outlooks. The program team was always ahead of the game, making sure travel paperwork and coaching calls were maintained in the months leading up to departure. The program was very helpful and friendly in my needs and what I wanted to accomplish whilst on the trip. Thanks GE!

My apartment was in a great location in the city center with a nice view. There were fun social events throughout the program that helped me meet other interns and learn about Spanish culture. I always felt well supported by the staff with any questions I had. They ask for feedback from you and the employer throughout the internship to make sure that you’re getting the most out of the experience. Barcelona is a beautiful city with lots of things to do and see, so you’ll never feel bored. If you’re interested in interning abroad I would definitely recommend this program.

Being in Milan this summer was truly one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had. I was able to try so many new things in Milan and see so many amazing parts of the city and of Italy because of the events the program planned for us. Each even was a great time and was even better to be surrounded by friends from the program. I would truly recommend this experience to any all students looking to expand their travels and they’re world view. The culture in Italy is vibrant, the people are welcoming and this program ensures you have safe and helpful travels along the way.

My location coordinators Amanda and Anotella planned tons of fun events for us all during our internship program. I did not go to all of the events because my sister and I wanted to do some of our own travel on weekends but we attended the following events: a couple of drinks and apertivo nights, the designer outdoor outlet mall, the Armani museum, and Lake Como! They also planned a trip to Verona and my friends in the program that went said it was amazing. We were sad we missed out, but already had travel plans. All of the events were stress-free since Amanda and Anotella managed everything with the events. We just had to show up! I am very satisfied with the events they planned and thought they were a lot of fun and a good way to get to know other kids in the program.

I interned at a Market Research company this summer in Barcelona, Spain.

I always want to experience new things and traveling the world is top three priority for me. I want to spend time living in different countries rather than vacationing so when I came across The Global Experiences Program and saw that it aligned really well with this goal, I chose to move forward with it. The process before actually arriving in Spain was very clear and well taken care of. The staff do their best work and take everything into account.

When arriving in Spain, I felt anxious but I expected this so it was not shock to me. During our welcome week orientation our advisor Ínma starts talking about culture shock and how to navigate it. This was helpful for me because I knew that what I was feeling was being validated. She continued to emphasise the importance of perspective and how to find the sweet parts of any situation that you are in. Although cliche, I repeated this to myself throughout the entire summer. Now, here I am, one week left and happy to have this mindset. My internship felt warm and welcoming from the very first day. My supervisor dedicated herself to teaching me new skills as the rest of the advisors in GE do. Overall, I made professional connections that I am grateful for as it opens up doors and possabilities for me.

I am so grateful for this experience.

My time with Global Experience was great. I had the opportunity of being partnered with an NGO in Ethiopia, where I was able to learn and practice various skills. Examples are project management, time management, writing, research and summary skills. Global Experience also provided workshops to teach us how to use our time in our placement effectively. Carmen was also very helpful in helping me navigate any issues I encountered, which further enhanced my time at Global Experience.

I would recommend this program because it allows you to learn valuable skills and help you decide what direction you want to go in for your career. Global Experience can also help you troubleshoot any issues you may encounter. They are there to help and guide you, so do not be afraid to reach out.