Sam Varie from Butler University shares his current experience working for a Non-profit organization in Singapore as one of Absolute's Summer 2017 Intern Heroes Prior to arrival in Singapore, I expected...
Prior to arrival in Singapore, I expected wealth, cleanliness and most of all, humidity. I figured the wealth to be similar to what I see in the wealthy areas of my city, the humidity to be no worse than Indiana summers and, well, a clean city was definitely a new concept to me. The reality of these three pre-conceived notions was totally different to what I experienced.
Chinese business etiquette might be a little different from what you're used to. Here's our handy list to avoid business blunders during your internship in the Far East! 1. Arrive late. Punctuality...
Chinese business etiquette might be a little different from what you're used to. Here's our handy list to avoid business blunders during your internship in the Far East!
For such a young country, this island-nation has come a long way. 1. Everything feels sleek and modern from the second you land. Singapore's Changi airport is consistently voted the best in...
Leave no dumpling untasted on your Hong Kong internship! 1. Find a seat. The most authentic dim sum joints are lively, crowded holes-in-the-wall. Weaving through locals reading the paper while looking for...
Got the collywobbles before your internship in the United Kingdom? Never fear, here are some wicked expressions that'll leave your colleagues gobsmacked. 1. "Bob's your uncle!" What it means: "There you go!"...
There's a lot more to Spain than the siesta. 1. Cafe con leche. Forget Starbucks, your mornings will be fuelled by this bad boy: one part coffee, one part milk, 100% pure energy. 2....
There's a lot more to Spain than the siesta.
I live in a tropical area with an excessive amount of palm trees. As my plane departed, that was the last thing I saw; The palm trees swooshing by. I...
I dream of becoming a foreign affairs reporter. I came to China to get my first glimpse at what it is like to report in a country with a...
When I imagined my summers of college I envisioned myself with a backpack that weighed roughly the same as a small child wandering around Europe. I’m very happy to say...
Arriving in a new city, especially one as big and busy as London, can be overwhelming. I come from a moderate sized suburb, where the greatest decision one has to...
If I could tell someone who was pondering upon the idea of interning in a different country and has the opportunity to do so, I’d say, go for it. It...
A full time internship does not mean having to work all summer long. In fact, traveling can be done and should be done. Traveling in China was full of fun...
Everybody says great things about travelling. After all, it’s the chance to explore new settings, people, cultures, and well, a different part of the world. So why not? Choosing to intern...
To reflect on this experience is one of the best things I can do. Reflecting allows you to relive moments that are unique to your perspective, which allows you to...
I believe my favorite cultural activity that Absolute organized for us was the trip to Nanjing. Since we stayed in Nanjing for the weekend we were able to take...
