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WORLD ENDEAVORS NEWSLETTER     

 December  2011

World Endeavors
IN THIS ISSUE ...
Don't Miss London's Application Deadline
Christmas Markets Around the World
Featured WE Video: Study in Italy

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Top 5 Things To Do:

London, England 

 

1. Visit the Theatre.  London does theatre incredibly well.  Tickets are sold daily for grand, theatrical performances, including musicals like Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, the Lion King, etc. 

 

2. Take a Stroll Through a Park or Garden.  London offers some of the world's most beautiful gardens and has many parks.  If you want to spend a day reading and relaxing in a park or admiring the natural beauty of the city, head to Queen Mary's Garden, Kensington Garden, or Hyde Park to name just a few.

 

3. Taste Local Cuisine. You will find cuisine that is known for its simplicity and honesty of flavor.  Typical meals include the 'full English breakfast', fish and chips, and the drink of a true Englishman: tea!

 

4. Go Sightseeing. London is home to endless historic monuments, beautiful architecture, and iconic features.  Some of these include Westminster Abbey, Parliament, the London Eye, Piccadilly Circus, the Tower of London and Tower, Bridge, Buckingham Palace, and so much more!

 

5. Visit the Markets.  London is well-known for its variety of street markets.  Among the most popular are Camden, Portobello, and Greenwich markets.   

 

Learn more about World Endeavors' unique internship programs in London, England.

 


 

Meet Matthew, Our Featured Intern Abroad Program Alum!
 

  

 

In February 2009, Matthew began his business administration internship with World Endeavors in Mexico.  While in Mexico, Matthew was able to explore his city and get to know the culture from a different perspective, and at the same time gained professional experience in his field!

 

"I think my greatest accomplishment was that the people at my internship didn't want me to leave, and they wanted me to continue to give them help."

 

To hear more about Matthew's internship, his experience living with a host family, and what he learned during his time abroad, read his story!

 

Learn more about interning in Mexico with World Endeavors.   

 

  

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Testimonials  

 

"I feel I made a difference, but in all truth...this experience, the families I stayed with, the people I met, the friends I made; gave me more than I gave them or could ever give them."

 

Tonia, Volunteer in Thailand 

  

"The most important ideal I took from Spain is their ability there to relax and the importance placed on maintaining social and family relationships. In America, we often find ourselves "too busy" with our various activities, being in Spain reinforces the most important things in life."

 

Rachel, Intern in Spain

 

"The greatest benefits I had were the friends I made from all over the world, the opportunity to travel throughout Europre, the numerous activities to explore the culture, learning a new language, gaining the experience I wanted, living my dream and growing as a more well-rounded, independent person."

 

Cindy, Intern in Italy

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Intern in England

 

Application Deadline is December 31, 2011!

   

Ever wanted to take a stroll past Parliament and Big Ben on your way to work, attend a theatrical performance at the Queen's Theatre, or spend a day taking in the sites like Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, the Tower of London, or the London Eye?  World Endeavors offers an incredible opportunity to do just that all while gaining professional work experience through a customized internship placement. 

 

Due to the 2012 Summer Olympics, we anticipate a housing shortage in London.  Summer 2012 interns are strongly encouraged to submit applications by the deadline to allow time to secure housing. 

 

It's not too late to apply; be sure to submit your application by December 31, 2011! 

 

Read more about World Endeavors' internship programs or contact us to find out more information!   

 

 

 

Christmas Markets Around the World

  

 

Over the years Christmas has evolved tremendously. Seen as a time for enjoying classic christmas music, decorating our homes with extravagent lights and christmas decor, and leaving cookies out for Santa, the holidays have developed a story-like quality. Christmas markets also take on this quality, and are a festive way to spend holiday time.

 

Beginning in Europe during the Late Middle Ages, the earliest Christmas markets date back to 1294 in Vienna, 1384 in Bautzen, and 1434 in Dresden. And still today, what better way to take in the Old World Christmas that we all love to imagine? 

 

These markets are usually set up in the city square, centered around the advent calendar.  Most start the Friday before advent and end on December 24th, allowing for families to spend time at home. With a plethora of food (like Christmas cookies, candies, traditional German bratwurst, and Gl�hwein, to name a few), as well as nativity scenes and handmade items like toys, books, decorations and ornaments, these markets really make their cities come alive. 

 

Holiday markets have expanded to many places around the world, offering the aroma of Gl�hwein and gingerbread, the image of thousands of starry lights hung around the city square, and that enchanting feeling that comes around once a year. 

 



 

Featured Video: Study in Italy 

 

Study in Italy - World Endeavors
Study in Italy - World Endeavors

 

Meet Jeremy, a World Endeavors student who studied in Florence, Italy!

   

He describes his experience with the culture, language, and city, and explains what he enjoys most about his experience in Italy.

 

Learn more about World Endeavors' study abroad in Italy, and also in various locations around the world.

 

  

Featured WE Staff Members

Interns Extraordinaire: Kevin, Peter, and Mindy

 

Meet our Fall 2011 interns! 

 

 

Kevin Meyer  Originally from St. Cloud, MN (home of the countries highest amount of buffets per capita), Kevin's interest in living in Europe and draw to food led him to spend Fall 2008 in Florence, Italy.  Aside from traveling, he is currently interested in art, such as making posters/books for his house. He enjoys working at World Endeavors because of the atmophere.  "The staff are all awesome, friendly people who know how to approach work in a laidback manner, while still effectively doing their jobs."

 

Peter Barbatsis  With a genuine passion for travel, Peter spent Fall of 2010 studying in Toledo, Spain.  One of his favorite memories was ice skating under the Eiffel Tower during the holidays. It was his first time ice skating, and although he explains it as "hobbling around in front of everyone", he says it was still amazing. He enjoys working at World Endeavors because the environment is peaceful and the work he does is enjoyable.

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mindy Olson Originally from the tiny town of West Salem, WI, Mindy was fortunate enough to travel to 15 different countries during her time studying in Birmingham, England the year of '08-'09.  Her passion for travel was sparked when she traveled to Costa Rica with her High School Spanish class. She also enjoys anything art-related, meeting new people and laughing until her stomach aches.  She loves working at World Endeavors because the staff are incredibly kind-hearted, and encouraging program participants to embark on the same life-changing experience she had is immensely rewarding. 

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