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MITACS Chapter 2: Research as work
By: Eva Kristinova (University of Regina, Canada, Mitacs Research Internship Scheme 21-22) Imagine. You’ve arrived at your destination in Canada, you’ve run all the tedious errands in the first days, got yourself familiar with the area, and met a few nice people. What do you do now? That’s right – work. Not that that is a shocker; after all, it is the whole purpose of the three-month trip. But it can be a bit challenging finding your pace again, especially if you’ve had a few weeks between the start of your internship and the end of the academic year. It’s summer, beautiful weather (although slightly colder in Canada, of course)…
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Working Abroad in the USA
By Nicole Rankine (University of Toronto, Canada) Hi everyone! So, whilst my semester in Toronto has sadly come to an end, the adventure has continued. Since leaving Canada I have found work in San Francisco for a marketing internship. This has so far been an incredible and valuable experience, though admittedly a little daunting at times. To help you decide on whether working abroad during the summer is right for you, I will go through some crucial points worth considering. 1. How do you find a job? Whilst you may find the idea of working abroad attractive, it can be hard to find the right job, and this can be…
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