Texas is the second most populous and the second largest of the 50 states in the United States of America. Though most of the state is politically conservative, the city of Austin is an artsy, student-populated, musically-happening, overall cool alternative-minded city.  Austin is also Texas’ capital city, as well as the eleventh largest city in the United States. As far as internships go, given it’s such a fast-growing city with a big ...

On the banks of the Baltic Sea, lies Estonia, a country bordered by Russia, Latvia, and Sweden. Its population of 1.3 million makes it a relatively low population country, with 400,000 of the total population residing in the capital city of Tallinn, located in the northern region of Estonia. Though a former Soviet nation, Estonia has grown into its own right and its economy has garnered the nickname, “The Baltic Tiger.” Such rapid and successful ...

Let me guess, you stopped over in Berlin for a concert and you don’t want to leave? You already picked out your favorite cafés and where to spend Friday nights? For some strange reason, this graffiti-ridden town of concrete and techno beats has captured your heart. I don’t blame you. It has my heart too, along with millions of other foreigners.     Berlin is possibly the friendliest European city for foreign workers, due to its rel...

Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, is a wildly popular place for the high-achieving to obtain an internship. Surprisingly, it’s not just for the politically-minded, either. Future lawyers, scientists, historians, finance professionals, and doctors are also likely to intern in Washington, D.C., in addition to future politicians.  In a city with so many political think tanks, non-profit organizations, law firms, and financial ...

When you were little and were asked the faithful question, “what do you want to be when you grow up?” many of us started with generic answers such as policeman, fireman or veterinarian. I didn’t quite  know what I wanted to be, but when we took a family vacation to Palawan, Philippines, my life changed dramatically when I was introduced to the sea turtle conservation project that they were operating at the resort. The resident marine biologi...

When one thinks of Greece, images of towering temples with statues of the ancient gods might come to mind, or perhaps the colorful synchronization of the white and blue architecture of Santorini is where you find your mind wandering off. Regardless of what images first spring to your imagination, turn that daydream into a reality by pursuing an internship in Greece.     What is it like in Greece? Located in Southern Europe, Greece serve...

Hawaii: the palm tree beach playground of America. The majority of people who visit these islands come for a week, maybe two, and some are lucky enough to visit every year, but very few people can imagine calling this place home. The ancient culture, utterly unique flora, and perfectly balanced climate call out to travelers looking for an exotic vacation without having to hassle with different currency and language barriers. Water, sun, and surf;...

Guarded like precious buried treasure, Luxembourg is nestled safely between France, Belgium and Germany. Due to its small area of 2,500 km2 and total population of only half a million people, most people struggle to locate the small country of Luxembourg on a map, and some aren’t even aware that it is an actual country. It is the world’s only remaining grand duchy, meaning that a monarch is the head of the state, known as a “grand duke” or “grand...

Making the decision to volunteer is a big one, and there are a myriad of factors to take into consideration. Choosing the right volunteer program is similar to buying a car. There are many options to consider, and you want your experience to be a positive one that will continue to help you in the future and provide you with lots of positive memories. There is no one size fits all experience, and each program has its pros and cons. The sheer ...

Do you find yourself scrap-booking pages of the National Geographic, wishing you were a part of the La Tomatina festival in Spain or perhaps Julia Roberts in Eat Pray Love? You’re clearly infected with the travel bug and suffering hallucinations of moving to Europe to soak in a culture that’s highly glamorized by Hollywood.  Unfortunately, there isn’t a textbook on moving abroad. However, as someone who worked and lived in Europe and Asia, I...