AIFS Abroad Reviews

This was truly a once in a lifetime experience. I went all over Australia including Sydney, Melbourne, the Great Barrier Reef, and the Gold Coast. Everywhere I went just continued to blow me away. I truly loved diving in to the Aussie culture and I’m sure all my friends and family back home will look at me funny when I start saying “mate”, “cheers”, and “brekkie” all the time. My internship was for a nonprofit yoga foundation that offers free yoga to people effected by mental illness, domestic abuse, homelessness, etc.. I had two of the nicest bosses in the world and learned so much. It even inspired me to want to teach yoga to people struggling with mental health during my gap year. From the city to the people here, there’s nothing not to love. I came here knowing no one and I’ve left with friends that will last a lifetime.

jennykate Pritzker <jennykate.pritz@gmail.com>
Nov 13, 2019, 2:03 PM (6 days ago)
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I had an amazing time living and working in Sydney. It's a vibrant city with so many options for how you want to spend your time. The people are kind and the weather is great. Working with global experiences was super easy and I loved all the people who I worked with. The location coordinator, Andrea, is my favorite person ever and she makes the adjustment easy and the rest of the trip fun. I got meet and live with some amazing people. This experience was incomparable to anything else because it gave me the ability to grow and become apart of my professional field, while also giving me the opportunity to grow as a person and learn more about myself as I experienced independence. This is truly a one-of-a-kind experience and i'm so grateful for it.

I didn't know what to expect when I packed my bags for a year in Sydney. I am so grateful for the incredible people I met as soon as I arrived. The entire program was fantastic, all thanks to the support from our program director, Andrea.

I spent my weekends exploring both within and outside of the city. Whether it was lying on the beach, hiking, trying new dishes, or learning about Australian history, I was able to have weekends full of great people and memories.

My internship placement was perfect and I got to gain a lot of experience in a field in which I had none. Though it was fast paced, I was able to balance travel and work.

Finally, I would just like to encourage anyone who is thinking of applying to the Global Experiences program to go for it. You won't regret it!

From beginning to end I had the best experience and do not regret anything about my time in Barcelona! Throughout the last three months I have learned alot about myself and also about interacting with different personalities. I had 5 roommates and although it was alot of people living under one roof, I would not have changed that because all of us became really good friends and had a lot of fun together. Myself and my three female roommates took a weekend trip to Milan, Italy the first month we were here and it was amazing and this past weekend my roommate and I went to Dublin, Ireland for the weekend. When it comes to my internship, I have learned new skills that will help me in my future career and am excited to use them when I get home. This experience was a 10/10 and I am sad that it is coming to an end but am excited for what's to come.

This program definitely did not disappoint. I absolutely fell in love with Sydney and I am so glad it is where I got to spend my internship. it is truly a beautiful city with so much to see and do. I love the fast-pace vibe of Sydney because there are is always something going on and there us never a dull moment. I will also never forget the people I met on this trip and the amazing experiences we had together. I honestly couldn't have asked for a better group of people to spend the last three months with learning and growing with in a new country. Not only did I experience a lot of personal growth during this program but also a lot of professional growth working as a marine biology intern at Macquarie University. I'm looking forward to applying the knowledge and skills I have gained from this internship to my future career opportunities.

My experience in Barcelona has been amazing thanks to the staff of Global Experiences! The internship placement I was given was exactly what I was looking for. I was able to work in my desired professional field and learn so much from my host employer. Hearing my roommates' experiences, I think it is safe to say that the Global Experiences does a wonderful job at finding an internship placement that suits each individual. Even though the internship is a major part of the experience, I should also mention that the social events hosted by the Global Experiences team were a key part in this journey. They are so much fun and you get to learn so much about the culture/location! I feel so happy with the way my trip turned out, I wouldn't change a thing about it! I'd recommend this to everyone!!

I was very impressed that Global Experiences was able to find me a quality internship, especially in the competitive music industry world. I had a great time working in PR and Management for five different small companies in the same office. I have worked for great artists such as Lauv, the Pixies, and Northeast Party House and have met great people in the industry with global connections. The friends I made hear left a big impact on me when it came to trying new things and pushing each other to live life to its fullest. The people I met through this program are all very unique from different backgrounds and have given me confidence and support in my personal development. And our site supervisor Andrea, of course, has been an amazing and welcoming help on this trip. 10/10 adventure.

This internship really helped me grow in my career! I learned so much about the buying and marketing and customer relations. During my time as an intern I was offered a lot of tasks that I feel most employers would not trust interns. My employer made sure that I was learning and being involved throughout everything.Seeing FASHION SHOWS during Milan Fashion Week! were amazing!! As well as understanding that I am a student wanting to travel and see Europe. What other better city than Milan the fashion capital of Europe!! And now my company that I interned at has offered to let me work from them while back home!
Having an international internship makes my resume look so unique. Jobs are now asking less questions and asking 'when can I start?'

I was placed in a fabulous restaurant called La Ménagère. They taught me so much through the time we shared. We laughed together as we created these beautiful memories as a family and team that'll surely never fade. Global experience gave me an opportunity that blew every one of my expectations out of the water. My program coordinator, Anna was beyond helpful through even the simplest inconveniences. She was always there day and night if we needed anything, or even a friend to talk to. Throughout this journey she provided us with great advice to further prepare us for success. I'm greatful for the opportunity that Global provided; and the cost of this program is nothing compared to what you get out of it. Because of Global, I was able to make life long friends and many professional connections that will get me so far in life.

My time in Sydney, Australia was truly an unbelievable experience. I had a phenomenal internship in the finance industry where I was able to utilize my knowledge from university and create an investment thesis of my own. I also made some incredible friendships that made this trip better than I ever could've imagined. I was able to be constantly on the move going from adventure to adventure. Whether it was a relaxing day at the beach, a sunset hike in one of the many tracks around Sydney, or even camping in the Blue Mountains I was constantly on the go and hardly ever spent a day entirely indoors. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone that is looking for a constant adventure all while furthering their career in their respective field.