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Sarah completed her internship and classes (based in Florence and London) remotely this past semester. She notes what she achieved as an intern at a new Italian handcrafted luxury brand, including a meaningful partnership with NAACP for a Black Lives Matter campaign. Sarah also talks about how this experience challenged her to translate her global marketing coursework into tangible actions cross-culturally, as well as her deepened interest in her minor in Italian. Want to know what particularly shocked her about this first-time experience? Read on!

In her final vlog, Sarah Harmon discusses her CAPA courses: Cross Cultural Psychology and Analyzing and Exploring the Global City: London. Watch to hear more details of these courses and what Sarah learned!

In a globalized world, the importance of staying interculturally competent, connected, and professionally prepared has never been so significant. Sarah gives us a look at how her experience with the CAPA Global Internship Course has been with tools such as mock interviews, tailored resumes and cover letters, international business etiquette, and more.

Touching on her own experience and career aspirations, Sarah discusses the reasons why she decided to intern remotely, and why she believes the CAPA Remote Internship program provides important value to students in the new Global context.

Set the tone for your week by using these 7 tips! Sarah Harmon is interning remotely this semester and shares how she restructured her days to accommodate a new normal. From getting into the right mindset to staying organized and stress-free, see the steps she takes to successfully accomplish her daily goals.

Sarah Harmon, a Global Management and Political Science major from the University of Pittsburgh, shares her 5 recommendations for how you can engage with other cultures while your in-person travel and study abroad plans have been put on pause. Watch more to learn how you can keep your world open from the comfort of your own home!

Meet Sarah Harmon, an official CAPA blogger for our remote London and Florence programs for Summer 2020:

University: University of Pittsburgh
Majors: Global Management, Political Science, French
Location of CAPA Courses: Florence, London
Location of Internship Site: Florence
Internship or volunteer placement: Batog

What are you most excited for this summer term?
I’m looking forward to meeting new people from all over the world and engaging with numerous cultures all from my home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I’m especially excited to learn about the cities in my courses, Florence and London.