GEO Student Testimonials

GEO Student Testimonials

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GlobalWorks Internship in Tokyo

Evelyn smiling in a garden wearing traditional Japanese robes
My GlobalWorks internship in Tokyo during the summer of 2024 was a crucial part of my academic year. Through this experience, I grew both personally and professionally, gaining valuable skills in cross-cultural communication, adaptability, and problem-solving in an international work environment.…

GlobalWorks in Barcelona

Maya smiling with another student on a cobblestone bridge in Europe
My time in Barcelona was truly formative; I made lifelong friends and memories. I gained hands-on advertising experience while living and immersing myself in Spanish culture. I was able to travel to nine countries, experiences I will forever be grateful for! Studying abroad is one of my top college…

GlobalWorks Pre-Med Shadowing in Barcelona

Lindsay smiling at park de gaulle in Barcelona
My time abroad in Barcelona was truly life-changing! As a human physiology major on the pre-med track, I grew academically and professionally through clinical shadowing across various specialties in this international healthcare setting! Learning from the skilled doctors and surgeons really…

GlobalWorks Pre-Med Shadowing in Rome

Densel smiling with three doctors in scrubs in an Italian hospital
I spent four weeks in Rome through a clinical fellowship, shadowing across orthopedic surgery, urology, stroke care, and pediatric surgery. It was an eye-opening experience seeing medicine practiced in a foreign country while navigating a language barrier and still learning so much from each case.…

Sustainability and Environmental Science in Medellín

Maggie Trail sitting on a chair with the city and hill of Medellin, Columbia in the background
Maggie Trail, a biology major, shares her journey navigating the field of environmental science while immersing herself in Colombia’s dynamic professional landscape through GlobalWorks International Internships. 🌱 From contributing to real-world sustainability initiatives to developing…

Exploring Environmental Science in London

Kacia Stewart talking into a tiny mic in front of a brick wall in London
Kacia Stewart, an environmental studies major, shares her journey navigating the field of environmental science while immersing herself in London’s fast-paced and sustainability-focused professional environment on a GlobalWorks International Internship 🌍 From working on carbon reduction…

Working in Japan

practicing japanese in tokyo
Image Spending my term doing an internship in Tokyo has been nothing short of phenomenal. Tokyo is such a diverse city ethnically, geographically and culturally, so it never fails to bring new exciting adventures. While being here, I’ve seen the…

Interning in Barcelona

man in barcelona
Image As an investment analyst working for a company in Barcelona, I learned how to navigate a professional work environment in a different culture and managed to expand my linguistic skills to be able to become a valuable asset to my team. My…

Cultural Immersion and Language in Costa Rica: Carosella's Story

waterfall in jungle of costa rica
Image Carosella, a recent graduate of the University of Oregon, is using her final bit of coursework to study abroad. She decided to take this opportunity to gain more experience before fully applying for jobs.One of Carosella's favorite parts of…

Expanding Perspective in Costa Rica: Kira's Story

interns in front of office in costa rica
Image Kira, a third-year student at the University of Oregon, is majoring in environmental science and minoring in sustainable business. She chose to study abroad to supplement her coursework and have a new adventure by immersing herself in a…