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Summer Internship Program Info Session | Zoom Around the World with IES Abroad Weekly Events
Looking to intern abroad, but not sure where to start? Join us as we Zoom Around the World this week and explore the our summer internships abroad.
Our for-credit, full time summer internships in 12 global locations are the career-making experiences you’re looking for: an on-site internship that boosts your résumé while showing you the world. What’s more, through our internship programs, you are guaranteed a placement based on your interests and will work with a reputable company where you can have an impact. Gone are the days of getting coffee or making copies—with an IES internship, you’re developing professional prowess and putting all these years of education to real, professional use. In addition to in-person programs, we will offer virtual internships in a variety of exciting fields!
Meet us during this 30-minute Zoom session which will include a 20-minute presentation and 10 minutes of Q&A. Come as you are; attendees' cameras are off and muted, so join in your PJs or while on a walk—we’re cool with that! You'll get an inside look at the work culture of your potential host countries and explore additional options available to students on the program.
Melissa Comiskey
IES Abroad Executive Director of Internship Programming
Melissa has worked in higher education for more than a decade. Her mission to support college students was inspired by the advisors who helped guide her as a first-generation college student. Melissa earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and a Master of Education in Counseling from DePaul University. She worked in academic and career services at both DePaul and the University of Chicago. Melissa entered the field of international education in 2013 when she joined IES Abroad. At IES Abroad, she has held a number of roles including advisor, recruiter, manager, and currently Executive Director of Internship Programming.
Rita Guzmán
IES Internships College Relations Manager and Program Advisor
As a strong believer that international experiences are critical in higher education, Rita studied abroad in London and participated in the Dublin - Summer Internship Program. Her internship experience as a radio host in Dublin led her towards the field of international education. She worked for the University of Iowa Study Abroad Office as a Program Ambassador, Diversity Ambassador, and Outreach Assistant. After graduating in 2018 from the University of Iowa's Tippie College of Business, she taught English in Portugal through the Fulbright Program. She joined the IES Internships team at IES Abroad to encourage students to pursue unique international programs that benefit their personal and professional lives.
Destiny Oppe
IES Internships College Relations Manager
The past four years in international and higher education have solidified Destiny’s belief in the importance of study abroad and the impact it has on someone’s life, much like it did in her own. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Aurora University and the Universidad de Costa Rica in Spanish and Communications, and her master’s in Bilingual and Multicultural Education from the Universidad de Alcalá in Madrid, Spain. After completing her graduate studies abroad, she worked at Concordia University Chicago as an cademic advisor and study abroad coordinator, before starting at IES Abroad in 2018. Over the course of two years at IES Abroad, she has held several roles including Advisor and College Relations Manager on the IES Internships team.
About the Zoom Around the World Weekly Event Series
Open to anyone and ideal for college students looking to study abroad in the future, our Zoom Around the World weekly event series is a collection of virtual, live info sessions.
Each week, we'll meet at 2:00 p.m. Central Time to talk about popular destinations, disciplines and topics designed to provide useful and practical information in preparation for studying abroad with IES Abroad. In these 30-minute info sessions, you'll learn about the many ways our programs can provide meaningful cultural awareness and quality academic programs while exploring the world. Explore the series schedule!
