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How To Find The Perfect Study Abroad Internship With Melissa Buerkett

Posted on by Chris Carlton

Melissa Buerkett Intersnhips

“We help you figure out what you love to do faster” — Melissa Buerkett

The first interview I had with a student who studied abroad with Global Experiences was wildly popular.

“Man, I wish I could get more interviews like that,” I thought. As luck would have it, a few weeks later I ran into Melissa Buerkett at the annual IIE Summit in NYC, and we decided to get an interview on the books.

Melissa’s above quote is what sets Global Experiences (@globalexperiences) apart from other third party study abroad programs. She explains it more greater detail in the interview, but they basically match you up with the perfect internship by finding you strengths and interests, and where you want to go before they make recommendations.Colleges and Universities Logos

Really, it’s pretty innovative, so naturally I was (and still am) curious.

The interview is also peppered with stories from Melissa’s own global experiences and it’s evident that she truly lives up to the name of the company she now works for.

“The wisest man is he who knows nothing” – Socrates

SHOW NOTES

  • Studying business and classics at Oxford through the IFSA-Butler program 🇬🇧 [1:43]
  • On the ease of travel around the EU 🇪🇺 [4:13]
  • Nothing like a good savory pie 🥧 [5:16]
  • Gaining perspective on life planning from studying abroad 🤔 [6:38]
  • Working on racing maxis and tall ships in the Whitsunday Islands and other random jobs 🇦🇺 [8:52]
  • Utilizing a person’s strengths to help discover career paths through Global Experiences 🏋️‍♂️ [10:41]
  • Media recommendations 🎧 [14:17]
  • University partnerships and scholarships with Global Experiences 🤝 [16:09]
  • Advice for students studying abroad, final quote, and recommendations 🙌 [19:13]

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Studying Abroad in London With Brent Blahnik

Posted on by Chris Carlton

Director of International Education Brent Blahnik

“I hear so often students say they learned more and changed more as a person in one semester abroad than they did in all of college” — Brent Blahnik 🦘

In this interview I talk with Brent Blahnik who is the Director of International Education at UW – Green Bay. Brent is the first person I interviewed who studied abroad in London. I was waiting for someone who has gone to one of the most popular study abroad destinations in the world, and I’m glad Brent was the first person I spoke to about this amazing city. He did a great job of recollecting his time there and gives terrific advice to students who are on the bubble about studying abroad.

I make it a point to not sound repetitive or regurgitate the same information that other study abroad blogs write about, but Brent truly gives great advice on the long term benefits of studying abroad. He graduated years ago, and still remains friends with the people he met on his trip.

One point of emphasis in the interview is The International House, which is linked and map below and where Brent stayed during his time there. It seems like a fabulous place if you’re thinking about London as your study abroad destination.

 

SHOW NOTES

  • Brent’s first study abroad experience and early influences 🌍 [1:46]
  • Brent’s reservations prior to taking his first study abroad strip 🎟 [4:55]
  • The International Student’s house 🏢 [6:51]
  • Brent’s class structure while living in London 👨🏻‍🏫 [9:59]
  • Brent’s advice to students who are on the bubble about studying abroad 🙌 [12:29]
  • The benefits of studying abroad 🧭[14:54]
  • How UWGB manages international education in house 🧐 [16:30]
  • Brent’s epic travel story 🕵️‍♂️ [19:00]
  • Indian food in London 🍛 [20:29]
  • Keeping up to date on your school’s study abroad blogs 🤳 [21:40]
  • Brent’s final advice for students interested in studying abroad 🙌[22:54]