Tag: international
Student Internship Stories: Wanru Huang (CAS’25)
Wanru Huang (CAS'25), participated in her internship in the summer of 2023. She interned at the United Nations Association for Greater Boston. How did you learn about this internship opportunity? What career resources from BU or elsewhere did you use during the application and interview process?On the Yawkey website, "Previous Sites" and Handshake. CCD drop-in ...
10 Tips to Find Internships for Study Abroad
Interning while studying abroad can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor, as it allows you to gain valuable international work experience while immersing yourself in a new culture. Whether you are a college student looking to enhance your resume or a graduate student seeking practical experience in your field, the following steps will help you ...
Looking for an Internship for International Students
Are you thinking about looking for an internship right now? Let’s start with the basics – Why get an internship? There are so many benefits to getting an internship and further developing your skills. Employers are seeking students who can show that they have built their transferable skills from previous experiences as well as their ...
Internship Stories: American Chamber of Commerce, Shanghai
It's time for another internship story from a real BU student! This time, learn what it's like to intern representing American business interests in China!
Internship Series: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) – Malawi
Rachel Edwards CAS '20 | Sociology and Environmental Analysis & Policy Overseas Summer Intern CCD: Tell us about your internship experience. What were your responsibilities? RE: I worked as a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist to analyze, review, and present data from the 2015-16 Malawi Demographic and Health Survey. I also traveled to conduct Data Quality ...
Networking Outside the United States
Are you an international student, or an American who dreams of a career overseas? If so, don’t forget to think globally when conducting your job search! Factor in any language proficiency and/or cultural knowledge you have, as well as the networking contacts you may have outside the United States These contacts might include your family, ...
Internship Series: HSBC Hong Kong
Juliana Law Questrom ‘17 | Finance and Accounting Summer Intern During the summer of 2015, Juliana Law was a Summer Intern for a HSBC Global Banking and Markets subsidiary in Hong Kong. CCD: What did you do in that position? What were your responsibilities? Juliana: I interned with Brokerage Outsourcing Securities Services. I was involved in ...
Internship Series: Mission of Honduras to the United Nations
Fabiola Portal Dorado CAS'16 | International Relations Human Rights Representative, Permanent Mission of Honduras to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva CCD: Tell us about your experience. What were your responsibilities? Fabiola:Â I worked primarily with human rights issues during the 28th and 29th Sessions of the Human Rights Council, the 22nd Cycle ...
Internship Series: Mercer Consulting
Saurabh Mahajan CAS’16 | Economics Actuarial Consulting Intern CCD: Tell us about your experience. What were your responsibilities? Saurabh: Mercer is a global consulting firm that focuses on risk and talent consulting. I was an actuarial intern in the retirement consulting department, so I worked with our consultants to help clients manage/forecast/de-risk their pension liabilities. Since ...
Internship Series: Study Abroad & Research in Kenya
Susi Neher CAS’16 | International Relations Student/Researcher in the School for Field Studies Taking advantage of the resources at BU, Susi Neher studied abroad in Kenya during the summer of 2014. Through this experience, Susi determined that a career in research is the right path for her. CCD: Tell us about your experience. What were ...
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