How Your Background Can Shape Your Internship Abroad Experience

Your background, identity, and personal experiences can all influence how you experience an international internship. In this blog, we explore the concept of positionality and how factors like culture, race, gender, and socioeconomic status may affect your interactions, learning, and overall journey abroad. Understanding your own positionality can help you navigate challenges, build stronger cross-cultural connections, and make the most of your internship experience.