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Q&A with a Colleague: New York City Director Melanie Pellis
Global Career Center (GCC) has been offering internship programs in New York City for many years. The team recently spoke with New York City Program Director, Melanie Pellis, to find out what makes interning in NYC so special. First, a little background Melanie grew up in Melbourne, Australia and has been living in New York City since 2023. After studying abroad at Michigan State University in 2016 (where she met GCC's Co-Founder Chris McKenzie), Melanie later moved to Toro

Melanie Pellis
Feb 253 min read


Student Spotlight: Drexel University 6-Month Co-Op Internship Program in Singapore 2025
Drexel University collaborated with Global Career Center (GCC) on an 6-month internship co-op program in Singapore. This blog post features a profile of Mechanical Engineering student at Drexel University, Hassanatu Kamar a . Hassanatu visits Batu Caves on a trip to Malaysia. "Over the past six months, I had the incredible opportunity to work at Ento Industries , a sustainability company in Singapore. This internship allowed me to gain first-hand experience in how innovative

Melanie Pellis
Feb 162 min read


Join GCC at Global Conferences in 2026 - Part 1
This month’s blog highlights each of the conferences GCC plans to attend throughout the first half of 2026.

Melanie Pellis
Jan 272 min read


Student Spotlight: Lehigh University 8-Week Internship Program in Singapore 2025
Lehigh University collaborated with Global Career Center (GCC) on an 8-week internship program in Singapore. This blog post features a profile of Biology student at Lehigh University, DeAndrea Daughtry . The famous Merlion landmark in Merlion Park. "When given the opportunity to choose between interning in Japan or Singapore, I ultimately selected Singapore because it offered more healthcare-related opportunities that aligned closely with my interests and career goals. Durin

Melanie Pellis
Jan 142 min read


2025: A Year of Global Growth, Impactful Internships & Stronger Partnerships at Global Career Center
As 2025 comes to an end, Global Career Center (GCC) is celebrating a year filled with expansion, innovation, and meaningful global experiences. From strengthening institutional partnerships to launching programs around the world, GCC continued delivering on its mission to bridge education and employability on a global scale. Expanding Global Reach Through New Partnerships & Programs Throughout 2025, GCC significantly broadened its footprint with new collaborations that enabl

Melanie Pellis
Dec 18, 20252 min read


Student Spotlight: MacEwan University 8-Week Internship Program in Berlin 2025
MacEwan University collaborated with Global Career Center (GCC) on an 8-week internship program in Berlin, Germany. This blog post features a profile of Arts & Cultural Management student at MacEwan University, Jenn Friesen . The famous Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany. "Pursuing an internship in the Arts & Cultural Management degree program at MacEwan University has been an incredible journey that has stretched me both professionally and personally. One of the highlights

Melanie Pellis
Dec 8, 20252 min read


Recommended Reading, Listening, and Watching: 2025 Edition
As the year is coming to a close, it’s time for a GCC tradition! This month, the team is shining a spotlight on student recommendations shared across GCC programs. Throughout each program, the team connects with students through a range of thoughtful questions. From onboarding and opportunity matching, to interview practice and career coaching, these conversations help students make meaningful connections between education and employability. And while much of that dialogue is

Melanie Pellis
Nov 26, 20251 min read


Student Spotlight: University of California, Berkeley Internship Program in Toronto (2023 Student Recap)
The University of California, Berkeley collaborated with Global Career Center (GCC) on an 8-week internship program in Toronto, Canada. This blog post features a profile of past student, Claudia Holland , who graduated from Berkeley in May 2025 in Mathematics and Astrophysics. Claudia shared with the GCC team how her internship experience in 2023 helped her land her post-grad opportunity in Toronto, which she is due to begin in Fall 2025. "After my sophomore year at UC, Berk

Melanie Pellis
Nov 12, 20252 min read


Connecting International Students with Employability: Exploring CPT/OPT/H1B in 2025
Bridging education and employability is one of the top priorities for international students, and universities and colleges are uniquely positioned to deliver this outcome. What are some examples of programming? How do these differ if the format is online/remote, in person or hybrid? Which frameworks can help guide the student experience? When are different visa categories utilized? Where can academic foundations be incorporated? The poster below provides a visual representat

Melanie Pellis
Oct 22, 20251 min read


Student Spotlight: University of California, Berkeley 8-Week Internship Program in New York 2025
The University of California, Berkeley collaborated with Global Career Center (GCC) on an 8-week internship program in New York City. This blog post features a profile of an international student at Berkeley, Yasmin Mohsen , an Economics and Media Studies Double Major. Yasmin's Summer Intern profile with Food First. "After taking part in the Berkeley Global Internship program in Paris my freshman year, that experience was such a great time, and I wanted the chance to explore

Melanie Pellis
Oct 13, 20252 min read


Exploring GCC’s Key Partnerships: Introducing New Collaborations for 2025
Since its launch in 2020, Global Career Center (GCC) has created and nurtured partnerships with various educational institutions and host...

Melanie Pellis
Sep 23, 20252 min read


Student Spotlight: University of California, Berkeley 8-Week Internship Program in Toronto 2025
The University of California, Berkeley collaborated with Global Career Center (GCC) on an 8-week internship program in Toronto, Canada....

Melanie Pellis
Sep 15, 20252 min read


GCC Summer 2025 - Internship Programs Connecting Students with Employers Globally
As GCC's summer internships wrap for 2025, the team shares some of the key highlights in a few cities where students lived, worked and...

Melanie Pellis
Aug 27, 20252 min read


Join GCC at Global Conferences in 2025 - Part 2
Global Career Center (GCC) actively engages in conferences and events that shape the future of international education and global...

Melanie Pellis
Jul 30, 20252 min read


Community. Connection. Curiosity. Communication. Compass - The Foundation of GCC
In the previous blog post and newsletter, Global Career Center (GCC) introduced the first three of its five core pillars — fundamental...

Melanie Pellis
Jun 27, 20252 min read


Conversations from Global Conferences Guided by GCC's Key Pillars
Following a series of dynamic global conferences, the GCC team is reflecting on the key themes, insights, and conversations shaping the...

Melanie Pellis
May 29, 20252 min read


Student Spotlight: The University of Auckland 6-Week Internship Program in Mumbai 2025
The University of Auckland collaborated with Global Career Center (GCC) on a 6-week internship program in Mumbai, India. The opportunity...

Melanie Pellis
Apr 29, 20253 min read


Program Spotlight: Preview of Student Internship Program in Singapore 2025
Summer is without a doubt the busiest time of year for GCC — especially in the Northern Hemisphere. There are a number of short and long...

Melanie Pellis
Mar 27, 20253 min read


Join GCC at Global Conferences in 2025 - Part 1
This month’s blog highlights each of the conferences GCC is attending throughout the first half of 2025.

Melanie Pellis
Feb 28, 20253 min read


Program Spotlight: East Tennessee State University 14-Day Internship in Lisbon, Portugal 2025
East Tennessee State University (ETSU) collaborated with Global Career Center (GCC) on a 2-week J-Term internship program in Lisbon,...

GCC
Jan 31, 20253 min read
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