It feels like just yesterday I was calling my mom from my apartment at the University of Pittsburgh to let her know I would be going to Spain in five...
There are many things that I have found appealing about my first days in Madrid; the transportation system, the social aspect, and the culture of Spain. My adventure began when I...
Before arriving in Spain I had heard a little bit about the culture from friends and family. For examples, the “siesta”, bull fighting, casual dress and cuisine differences. Even though...
“Inside a building on Paseo de la Castellana, you will find cheery people who are eager to get into their offices and start their day. With over 10 offices in...
Leaving your hometown to go live in a whole new city can be quite scary. I left my hometown in Canada to fly directly to Madrid. I was travelling alone...
We all know the job market can be extremely competitive. While hundreds of applicants are all vying for just a handful of positions, a strong CV can mean the difference...
An internship is an ideal way for a student or recent graduate to gain experience in their desired sector. Not only is it the opportunity to grow professionally, but also...
The complete must-read Singapore Guide Prior to 1963, Singapore was a British colony and as such, still maintains a unique variety of cultures, people and languages. In fact, there are even...
Spanish Culture In recent years, Madrid has elevated itself to an important business hub in Europe. With the rise or startups and foreign businesses settling in Madrid, aspects of the original...
How To Interview: Q&A Session With Absolute Internship We get questions from students all the time on “how to interview.” What are the best techniques to land that internship or job?...
Singapore Etiquette Top 5 Tips for Proper Etiquette in Singapore Singapore has an extremely varied cultural and ethnic background. While the immense diversity can be exciting, it’s also important to be familiar...
Shanghai Nightlife First night in Shanghai to explore the Shanghai nightlife and you’re beyond psyched to hit the town. That’s great! While we all love to have a good time, dancing...
Hong Kong Shopping Shop till you drop! If you’re looking for clothing, luggage, jewellery, cameras or electronic goods, look no further than the expansive, neon-lit shopper’s paradise that is Hong Kong...
Did you know that there are over 400 new Madrid startups and over 1700 new startups in Spain? But, what does this mean for university students? That means lots of...
The city never sleeps in Madrid. Unless of course you’re talking about a mid-day siesta to prepare you for the vibrant and energetic Madrid nightlife scene that is so characteristic of...
Well, it’s that time again, another London post. It was interesting—over the last week I had a HUGE influx of work. One of my bosses went on vacation and another...
I write this blog from my new favourite coffee shop, the Department of Coffee and Social Affairs… what a name. Sometimes I wish that they had a shorter name so...
Well, it’s that time again! Blog number 2; let me begin my blog by saying that I had no idea what to expect. London was so far and yet so...
About half a year ago, I was just wondering what I should do for the summer, since it will be my last official summer before graduating. A lot of my...
