internships working with people from different cultures, locally or around the world
The internship I participated in was a fantastic learning experience. I was working at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, behind the scenes doing the work that most people would find boring: the research. Archaeology isn’t all digging up pottery and bones; to know where to dig and what is being dug up, one must… Continue Reading Charlotte Underwood, Houston Museum of Natural Science
Working with people of different cultures has always been a goal of mine. Whether professionally or through volunteer work, I knew cultural exchanges would play an important role in my life. When I heard about the work done at the International Hospitality Council, I knew it would be a great fit. Much of what I… Continue Reading Krystle Haney, International Hospitality Council of Austin
Caritas of Austin is a national nonprofit organization founded in 1964 by Father Richard McCabe to fill the gap between needs of poor and the public assistance they received. In the 1990s, Caritas of Austin bought and renovated the two story building located downtown on 7th and Neches. Recently the building was remodeled. By expanding… Continue Reading Jennell Rayos, Caritas of Austin
I was primarily interested in working with people from different cultures in a more “diplomatic” capacity, so the International Hospitality Council of Austin turned out to be a perfect fit. Their goal is to increase citizen diplomacy. They are one of the many CIVs, or Councils for International Visitors, in the U.S. When Washington receives… Continue Reading Katherine Barrax, International Hospitality Council of Austin
I chose to intern at the International Hospitality Council of Austin to further my goal of working as a Foreign Service Officer with the State Department. The International Hospitality Council of Austin (IHCA) is a non-profit charitable and educational corporation founded in 1960 under the auspices of Joe Neal. Joe Neal served as director of… Continue Reading Alana Torres, International Hospitality Council of Austin