The University of Toledo collaborated with Global Career Center (GCC) on a 12-week internship program in Sydney, Australia. This blog post features a profile of one student, Alex Schlotterer , a Computer Science and Engineering Major.  Pictured: Sydney's Tower Eye; Luna Park; Water taxis in Circular Quay. "This internship experience has been incredibly meaningful for me, both professionally and personally. During my time in Sydney, I worked on a project called the Magic Stor

Last month, GCC Co-Founders Chris McKenzie and Kate Moore , along with Biotechnology Internship Placement Consultant Catherine Hanley , attended the Community Colleges for International Development ( CCID ) conference in Tucson, Arizona, celebrating CCID’s 50th anniversary. During the international education conference, Chris and Catherine each presented poster sessions — highlights of which are featured in this blog. GCC's Kate Moore, Chris McKenzie and Catherine Hanley at

Lehigh University collaborated with Global Career Center (GCC) on an 8-week internship program in Osaka, Japan. This blog post features a profile of Computer Science and Business (CSB) Honors student, Sophia Chen . "I’m thrilled to share my 8-week internship experience at  Hello xLAB  in Osaka, where I worked as a Full Stack Intern on their  MRSV*SPACE  project under the guidance of CEO  Dwayne Grech . This incredible opportunity was made possible through the  Iacocca Insti

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

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

This month’s blog highlights each of the conferences GCC plans to attend throughout the first half of 2026.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The University of Auckland collaborated with Global Career Center (GCC) on a 6-week internship program in Mumbai, India. The opportunity...