Maybe you worry about breaking mirrors and earning yourself 7 years' bad luck. Perhaps it's crossing paths with a black cat that freaks you out. Or maybe, like me, you...
Maybe you worry about breaking mirrors and earning yourself 7 years' bad luck. Perhaps it's crossing paths with a black cat that freaks you out. Or maybe, like me, you avoid the number 13 at all costs. These silly superstitions are nothing much to raise an eyebrow at and seem pretty run-of-the-mill to most of us. Nevertheless, all around the world, what constitutes a bad omen or a lucky charm might surprise you. This couldn't be truer than in East and Southeast Asia, where things get taken to the next level. Asian superstitions upgrade what the West might view as casual myths into culture-shaping ideologies. To help you stay topped-up with good fortune, we've put together an introduction to some of the Asian superstitions you ought to be acquainted with:
Exploring different cultures is one of the most rewarding things anyone can do. Travelling to another country, though, can throw any number of cultural tripwires at you. We've put together...
Exploring different cultures is one of the most rewarding things anyone can do. Travelling to another country, though, can throw any number of cultural tripwires at you. We've put together a shortlist of the more curious contrasts between Eastern and Western work environments. We hope that it will help you navigate some corporate cultural differences you're likely to experience during your internship abroad.
We've been named one of GoAbroad.com's Top Internship Organizations for 2017! Top Internship Organization Award GoAbroad.com keep track of all the feedback they receive during the year. When the dreamers and the...
We've been named one of GoAbroad.com's Top Internship Organizations for 2017!
Photo Credit: Renata Avila Our team share their best advice for anyone taking an interview with a business hoping to nail their summer internship placement. Typically these interviews take place by...
A new year is a fresh start, and what better way to get off on the right foot than by taking the first steps along your career path? Securing a...
A new year is a fresh start, and what better way to get off on the right foot than by taking the first steps along your career path? Securing a summer internship abroad is Step 1, but from the day you set foot in the office it will be up to you to make the most of your experience by being the best intern possible. Here are 10 New Year's Resolutions for an Absolutely Amazing Internship!
Completing an international internship can do more than just help you stand out in an increasingly competitive job market. The added experience of exploring different cultures and meeting people from...
Completing an international internship can do more than just help you stand out in an increasingly competitive job market. The added experience of exploring different cultures and meeting people from all over the world is an irreplaceable part of the process. Nevertheless, even before your travels begin, raising the costs associated with your international internship can be a worthwhile adventure in and of themselves. Drumming up the funds shouldn't keep you from a life-changing trip, so we've penned our top tips for meeting the bottom line!
Kate from Virginia Tech shares her experience after completing a Madrid Public Relations Internship as one of Absolute Internship's Summer 2017 interns. Why did you decide to do an internship...
Why did you decide to do an internship abroad? How did you choose Madrid?
Tori-Ann from Florida International University shares her experience from her Singapore Finance Internship as one of Absolute's Intern Heroes. Twenty-four hours before my two-day travel experience I was a nervous wreck. I...
Tori-Ann from Florida International University shares her experience from her Singapore Finance Internship as one of Absolute's Intern Heroes.
Alexander from Virginia Tech shares his experience working in finance, actuarial and operations management while interning in London with Absolute Internship. Back in my senior year of high school, I took...
Back in my senior year of high school, I took a trip to the UK with my class, and it turned out to be one of the greatest experiences of my life. I have wanted to go back ever since. Imagine my excitement when I saw an opportunity to work in London as an intern! The opportunity came about through Absolute Internship, a program that brings together students from various nations to work in major cities across the globe.
We interviewed Chloë, who completed a London Finance Internship on the Absolute Summer 2017 program. After her successful internship, she was offered a remote part-time position as she continues pursuing...
Why did you decide to do an internship abroad? How did you choose London?
I decided to do an internship after my first year because I was looking for relevant experience in my field and I knew I needed to work over the summer but I also wanted to travel. The Absolute Internship program was an awesome hybrid. I had thought about Madrid but decided on London because I had been there before and loved it. It is easy to travel and you can speak English so there is less of a culture shock. I love the culture of the city and the fact that it has one of the largest finance industries.
