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Host Organization Spotlight: GotInfo – Empowering Global Talent Through Remote-First Internships
As a long-standing host organization partner of Global Career Center (GCC), GotInfo has welcomed undergraduate and graduate students from universities around the world into meaningful remote-first internship experiences. Through hands-on projects, mentorship, and cross-cultural collaboration, GotInfo helps students develop in-demand professional skills while making valuable contributions to the organization. Magdalena Zepeda-SeLegue shares her reflections on mentoring recent

Melanie Pellis
Aug 204 min read


Student Spotlight: BU MET 4-Month Internship Program in Boston
Boston University Metropolitan College collaborated with Global Career Center (GCC) on a four-month internship program in Boston. This blog features a profile of Enterprise Risk Management Master's student, Miguel Efrain Esparza Silva. "I am very grateful for the opportunity to complete my Spring 2026 internship with GotInfo through the Global Career Center. This experience allowed me to collaborate in an international environment while applying my academic background in risk

Melanie Pellis
Aug 103 min read


Program Spotlight: East Tennessee State University Hybrid Internship in Mumbai, India
The Global Career Center (GCC) proudly launched its first East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Internship Program in Mumbai, India during Spring 2026. Designed to combine virtual work experience with international immersion, the program gave students the opportunity to build professional skills through a part-time online internship, followed by students traveling to India for an in-person capstone experience. Innovation & The Creator Economy: Flyer for the ETSU and GCC Mumb

Melanie Pellis
Jul 302 min read


Student Spotlight: BU MET 4-Month Internship Program in Boston
Boston University Metropolitan College collaborated with Global Career Center (GCC) on a four-month internship program in Boston. This blog features a profile of Applied Business Analytics Master's student, Lo Ying (Mecole) Wu. From Taiwan to Boston: Using Data to Support Local Communities "As a graduate student in Applied Business Analytics at Boston University, I was excited to gain hands-on experience through the Global Career Center internship program. Coming from a susta

Melanie Pellis
Jul 133 min read


GCC Connections Spring 2026: Global Internships, Career Readiness & What's Next
The latest edition of GCC Connections highlights an exciting season of growth, innovation, and impact at Global Career Center. As GCC celebrates 20 years of connecting employability and education, the Spring 2026 newsletter reflects on how our programs continue to evolve alongside the changing world of work. Celebrating Two Decades of Supporting International Students What began in 2006 through a partnership with Boston University Metropolitan College has grown into a global

Melanie Pellis
Jun 262 min read


Student Spotlight: University of Oslo 8-Week Internship Program in New York City
The University of Oslo collaborated with Global Career Center (GCC) on an 8-week internship program in New York City. This blog post features a profile of Sueda Afsar, a Screen Cultures Master's student at the University of Oslo. Sueda's internship profile with Dress for Success, as featured in the Bard NYC monthly newsletter. "My time in New York truly felt like a dream come true. Being surrounded by such a vibrant, creative, and fast moving city inspired me to make the most

Melanie Pellis
Jun 152 min read


Virtual Internships in Ukraine: Global Learning Opportunities in Innovation, Policy, and Reconstruction
The Global Career Center and Ukraine Strategic Partners have joined together to offer virtual internships with Ukrainian host organizations, creating a unique opportunity for students to engage directly with one of Europe’s most dynamic and rapidly evolving professional environments. While the war continues, these placements will remain virtual. Once hostilities cease, students will have the opportunity to travel to Ukraine and witness firsthand the rebuilding and transformat

Tony Johnson
May 204 min read


Student Spotlight: University of Auckland 6-Week Internship Program in Mumbai
The University of Auckland collaborated with Global Career Center (GCC) on a 6-week internship program in Mumbai, India. This blog post features a profile of BCom/BSc student at the University of Auckland, Devanshi Ranjan. "I am honoured to have been one of 17 University of Auckland students awarded the Prime Minister’s Scholarship in Asia (PMSA), following a competitive selection process. The experience was funded by the government and administered by Education New Zealand |

Melanie Pellis
May 112 min read


Conversations from Global Conferences in 2026 Part 2: #ForumEA26 Recap
Last month, GCC Co-Founders Chris McKenzie and Kate Moore headed to Nashville, TN for the annual Forum on Education Abroad conference (ForumEA26). During the conference, Kate presented a poster session alongside industry colleagues Heidi Soneson from Gateway International, and Megan Jones from Drew University. Some snapshots of #ForumEA26 are featured below. Chris McKenzie in Nashville. GCC's Chris and colleagues took a moment to take in the Nashville nightlife while in town

Melanie Pellis
Apr 291 min read


Student Spotlight: University of Toledo 12-Week Internship Program in Sydney
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 Story

Melanie Pellis
Apr 131 min read


Conversations from Global Conferences in 2026 Part 1: #CCID50 Recap
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

Melanie Pellis
Mar 272 min read


Student Spotlight: Lehigh University 8-Week Internship Program in Osaka, Japan
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 Institute at Le

Melanie Pellis
Mar 162 min read


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
Drexel University collaborated with Global Career Center (GCC) on a 6-month internship co-op program in Singapore. This blog post features a profile of Mechanical Engineering student at Drexel University, Hassanatu Kamara. 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 orga

Melanie Pellis
Feb 162 min read


Join GCC at Global Conferences in 2026
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
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. During

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
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 w

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
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, Berkel

Melanie Pellis
Nov 12, 20252 min read
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