Taking Lehigh to the World and Bringing the World to Lehigh

Iacocca International Internship Program
Student Report

Summer 2015

OFFICE OF
INTERNATIONALAFFAIRS1

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2015 International Internships
Individual Internships

Table of Contents:

Baier, Jessica …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9-10
Bailey, Lindsay …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 11-12
Basnage, Philip ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13-14
Casee, Gregory ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15-16
Chokshi, Priya …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 17-18
Cleary-Hammarstedt, Mikayla ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 19-20
DiLallo, Trevor ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 21-22
Doherty, Racquel ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…. 23-24
Eckersley, Evan ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 25-26
Erasani, Ashish ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……… 27-28
Fuentes, Erwin …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…… 29-30
Hickey, Catherine ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 31-32
Howlin, Kate …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 33-34
Jennison, Katherine …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 35-36
Kleinhenz, Matthew ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 37-38
Leonhardt, Michael ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………39-40
Licea, Karina ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….. 41-42
Mayid, Kelly ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….. 43-44
Mayoryk, Mikayla ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 45-46
McCollian, Kaitlyn ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 47-48
Mustin, Danielle ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………… 49-50

O’Sullivan, William ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 51-52
Pak, Esther ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………. 53-54
Patterson, Julia ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 55-56
Rasey, Seneca …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 57-58
Rosengard, Cara ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 59-60
Salcedo, Jordy …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 61-62
Schrecengost, Lillian ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 63-64
Skaroff, Mikaila ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 65-66
Spranger, Cory ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 67-68
Tarvydas, Evyn ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 69-70
Vitenson, Allon ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 71-72
Vomund, Evan …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..73-74
Wescott, Madeleine …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………75-76
Wong, Simon …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….77-78
Wu, Sarah ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….79-80
Xie, Huan ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 81-82
Yeh, Diana ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 83-84
Young, Angela ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 85-86

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Table of Contents:
Group Internships
Cambodia ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 87-94
Cassidy, Shannon; Jain-Cocks, Jeevan; Martinez, Santiago; Nguyen, Linda

China ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 95-102
Dudney, Sarah; Frigoletto, Braden; Lentz, J. Zachary; Reese, Nicholas
Costa Rica ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……… 103-110
Mejia, Kristen; Morgenweck, Dylan; Shepherd, Benjamin; Walthers, Melody

Czech Republic ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 111-118
Coonrad, Morgan; DiNapoli, Lauren; Pham, Tuan; Ross, Jonathan
Ghana ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 119-126
Davis, Miles; Ro, Sidney; Traut, Katerina; Valerio, Karen
India …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 127-134
Berman, Sarah; Doll, Heather; Kardos, Alexa; Scharff, Kelly
Indonesia ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…. 135-140
Admoni, Netta; Cheng, Oi Ye (Angel); Vinson, Gabriela
Ireland ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 141-148
Bidad, Aileen; Connor, Kieren; Garland, Kyle; Partain, Brittany
Italy ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………. 149-156
Huang, Karen; McCoy, Kelly; Morera, Gaby; Shor, Julia
Malaysia ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….…….. 157-164
Kwon, Jean; Manzano Miura, Pablo; Stranick, Meghan; Tong, Jeanne
Uganda …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………. 165-172
Dunyak, Talia; Matharu, Manraj; O’Tapi, Sydney; Pando, Cynthia

Faculty & Staff Contributions ………………………………………………………………………………….………. 173

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International Internship Program Growth
2010-2015

82

68

42

27
23
15
5

6

8

5

Number of Countries
2010

2011

8

10

Number of Students
2012

2013

2014

2015

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2015 International Internship Geographic Distribution
82 placements across 27 countries

Other

2, 2%
12, 15%Asia

13, 16%Southeast Asia
South Asia6, 7%

Africa8, 10%

Latin America

4, 5%Middle East

1, 1%

North America

2, 2%

Eastern Europe
18, 22%Europe16, 20%6

2015 International Internship Demographic Information
Student Year

Previous International Experience
13
16%

29

32

Yes

35%

39%

No

69
84%

13
5
6%

3

Freshman
Sophomore
JuniorSeniorGraduate

16%

4%

Financial Aid Level62, 76%
10, 12%High

MediumLow

1, 1%
9, 11%

None

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2015 International Internship Program Academic Information

Majors
Accounting
Africana Studies

1 Earth & Environmental Science 1

Industrial Engineering

1

1

Economics

4

International Relations

3

Behavioral Neuroscience 2

Educational Leadership1

Journalism2

Biochemistry (CAS)1EnglishBioengineering

9

Environmental Engineering

3

Mechanical Engineering

6

Biology2

Environmental Studies

1

Political Science1

Chemical Engineering

2

Finance2

Psychology

2

Civil Engineering

3German1

Supply Chain Management

2

Cognitive Science

1

Global Studies

3

Undeclared (AS)8

Computer Engineering

1 Globalization and Educ Change 1

Undeclared (BU)

9Counseling Psychology

1

Undeclared (EN)

2

IDEAS

1 Materials Sci. & Engineering 2

2

Colleges

EN
31
38%
BU
14
17%

AS
34
41%

ED
3
4%
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Jessica BaierKyrgyzstan
College of Arts and Sciences

Kyrgyz Concept

Economics & Political Science

Marketing and Fundraising Intern

My company is one of the prominent travel agencies in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia. My division
specializes in International Education, which ranges from high school academic year abroad toplacing students in international universities for undergraduate and graduate studies. Other
departments specialize in inbound and outbound tourism. They offer services for helping with visas,transportation, business travel, conferences, air travel, living accommodations, and relocation.
My chief responsibility was to prepare 20 Kyrgyz Student for an academic year abroad in the UnitedStates. I developed a comprehensive summer program where I met with my students for 90
minutes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Topics ranged from Culture Shock, to Emergency
Procedures, to Money and Budgeting in America.
I taught the Kyrgyz Concept staff about Higher Education in the United States through meetings
about scholarships, application processes, and financial aid. I also aided the existing English Club
they had by preparing lessons about email etiquette in English and common English idioms.

Our final seminar, my students went
to the national park, Ala Archa!

In the countryside of Tokmok where(friendly) horses are everywhere!

9Jessica BaierKyrgyzstan

Yurts next to Issyk Kul, the 2nd largest
salt water lake in the world!

The first restaurant I went to andhad the national dish, Lagmon!

The international perspective of being in both a Muslim country and a former
Soviet country expanded my worldview more than I could have imagined. Seeing
the differing views on communism, current powerful leaders like Putin and thepresident of Kyrgyzstan, Almazbek Atambayez, the global influence of Russia, andreally everything from western medicine to Islam challenged my thinking andforced me to view our country and the entire world from a critical standpoint.
I learned I could step outside of my comfort zone by moving to a country I had
never heard of and had to look up on a map. Overcoming nerves and fear of theunknown, I made a country in the heart of Central Asia my home. I learned that I
cannot live in fear, that life is an adventure, and that I need to take advantage of
any opportunity to explore the world and to understand it’s people.

10Lindsay Bailey
Moldova
College of Business and Economics
Marketing

American Councils
Marketing Outreach InternThis summer I worked as a Marketing Outreach Intern at the American Councils office in
Chisinau, Moldova. American Councils is a non profit organization that provides people inabout 80 countries worldwide with academic opportunities to better acclimate themselvesin a rapidly interconnected world. During the duration of my internship I was given theopportunity to work with some of American Councils partners such as Ad Astra and Careerfor Me as well as American Councils direct programs such as the American Language Centerand the Access Program. What I did at work depended on which project I was assisting with.
For smaller projects like the Access Program I server mostly as a counselor for the teens at
the Access Camp while for bigger projects like Ad Astra I was in charge of filming and editing
company events and critiquing their marketing material.

Filming B Roll for the Ad Astra Company
Culture video. Now you see the woman
behind the camera! Labeling my comments and critiques on allof the promotional material for Ad Astraand Career for Me.

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Lindsay Bailey
Moldova

Editing footage from a Guest Thursday
event. I was so happy on this day because
I was starting to adjust to Lightworks!

Not all of my work had to do withmarketing! During my time as acounselor in the Access Camp I got to
do fun things like go rock climbing!

My time in Moldova has taught me so much about myself not only as a employee, but as ahuman being. When I first got to Moldova, I really had no expectations because I had neverheard of Moldova prior to learning about the Iacocca Internship Program. I did learn, however,that Moldova is a country full of potential and an entrepreneurial spirit. Due to the country’s
financial conditions it is hard for many Moldovans to create change in their communities, yetthey do not let that deter them. I think if I got anything from actually working with American
Councils, especially its partner Ad Astra, is to embrace that entrepreneurial side and strive forgreatness. Not everything is going to be handed to you, so we must take initiative and find ways
to better our community.
While I did learn a lot about myself through my work I believe I gained the most outside of thework environment when I got to experience Moldovan culture first hand. My experienceinteracting with local Moldovan culture was starkly different from my counterparts in that I aman African American woman. Due to my appearance I could never pass as being Moldovan. This
made me stick out even more, even though I would have stuck out anyway because I speak
English. If anything, I became an exotic figure of beauty to them. It was nice…most times. The
men ruined it after a while because they are so misogynistic. If anything my trip to Moldova has
been one of the greatest contributor to my self confidence. Who knew this country that mosthave never heard of could make me feel like the most beautiful person in the world and be
accepting of that!

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Philip Basnage
Japan
P.C. Rossin College of Engineeringand Applied Science
Bioengineering

Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Research Intern

I spent four weeks inTaiho Pharmaceutical’s pharmacology department as a research intern, developing
hands-on experience with both the Japanese work environment and the lab environment. The first weekconsisted of creating my own structurally and chemically sound medicinal tablet: I was in charge ofdeciding which excipient powders to blend together to create a tablet that is hard, yet dissolves quickly
in the gut lumen. Active ingredient amount, compression pressure, and environmental integrity were justsome of the factors to consider to create good tablets. In the second week I worked in the toxicology
department, helping the current staff with their projects. We ran and perfected RT-PCR, Western blots,
and chromosome isolation. It was this week we also got to peek inside the virology lab. In the third week,
I moved back to the pharmacology department, and worked as a research assistant alongside different
staff, helping with crystallization techniques to create different enantiomers of splatast tosilate (an antiallergenic medicine). We gave a small presentation at the end of the third week, explaining how chirality
can drastically change the effect of a drug, and how we used SEM and X-ray imaging to detect different
polymorphs. In the final week, we finished creating our own tablets (pictured below left). We ran
dissolution tests, in addition to hardness and environmental testing, and coated our tablets. At the endof the fourth week, we gave a final 45-minute presentation of all our work and experience to the entire
Taiho executive staff.

A small batch of completed acetaminophen
tablets after two weeks of excipient balancing,
granulating, hardness testing, and coating.

Warm water from the west meets cold water from theeast underneath the Naruto Bridge outside ofTokushima, Japan, forming whirlpools 24/7.

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Philip Basnage
Japan

The company cafeteria provided
some of the most delicious café food I
have ever eaten. For today’s lunch:traditional Japanese curry rice andramen noodles.

The executive staff members of
Taiho’s pharmacology department.
These extremely kind people werealways there to help us acclimate to
the Japanese work environment.

I was honored to be one of the two students chosen to participate in Lehigh’s first-ever international
internship in Japan. From day one, the internship’s main correspondence, Yamaguchi-san, knew how
to make me feel comfortable. I was very nervous at first to use my Japanese with him and the rest of
the Taiho staff. But as time went on, Yamaguchi-san and the others became not just familiar coworkers, but true friends. I could ask questions, laugh, and joke around with my new Japanese“tomodachi,” as easily as I can in the US. This was the first time I’ve ever been in a country where I
could speak the language (to any degree), and it made me realize how rich human history is; to havecreated such different, yet beautiful cultures all around the world.
In my time at Taiho Pharmaceutical, and my time in Japan as a whole, I was absolutely awestruck at
how giving the Japanese are. Whether it was paying for my busy Tokyo subway ticket, patiently
listening to my foreign Japanese, or inviting us to hang out on the weekends, my friends and coworkers would never show any hint of frustration: just genuine excitement for meeting someone
new. Whenever anyone would speak to me, they would always try to speak in English, even though
they are in their own country. This perfectly illustrates how humble Japanese culture is. This is avalue not always present in America; the best I can do is integrate it into my own life.
There is not such a well-oiled machine quite like a successful corporate Japanese company, and in
this way I may have been spoiled for my first-ever job experience. However I say “machine” with alarge caveat: when I asked Yamaguchi-san what he looks for in new employees, he closed his eyesand said, “heart.” The heart of Taiho was present every second I was in Japan, and I’ve never felt so
loved in such a foreign place. This was truly a life-changing experience, and thanks to my time at
Taiho, I know I will be visiting again.

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Greg Casee
Singapore
Integrated Business and Engineering

3M

Chemical Engineering

R&D Intern

Organization and Position Description
3M makes about 55,000 different products with a huge range of applications. One canhardly go a day without interacting with many 3M products, either directly or as acomponent in another device. 3M operates in more than 70 countries all over the world. I
worked in the Corporate Research Laboratory in the Woodlands plant in Singapore doing
new product development. I was tasked with creating a new type of tape for a specificapplication. I often donned my safety gear and played with chemicals in a fume hood orother machines throughout the lab. My day to day responsibilities included solution andsample preparation, experiment design, and physical and chemical testing. I occasionally
worked on other projects as needed, wrote reports, and give a final presentation on myfindings. I often worked alone and was free to design experiments as I thought appropriate
in order to progress towards our final goal for the tape.

We celebrated Singapore’s 50th
National Day (in the pouring rain)

Welcome lunch with the 3M team15

Greg Casee
Singapore

The picturesque Lazarus Island
and Gardens by the Bay (right)

Hotpot dinner with a very
welcoming Malaysian family

Value Derived from the ExperienceI gained so much both from working with 3M as well as living in Singapore itself. Professionally, I
learned a lot more about what a research and development department does, as well as how itfits within the company as a whole. Even though we primarily work in the lab, we have to always
be mindful of costs, supply chain, and scale up while the product is still in development. By
touring 3M’s Consumer Technical Centre, I was also able to see how the company markets the
products to potential costumers. I also gained a lot of laboratory skills by preparing samples anddesigning my own experiments. Additionally, I learned several analytical techniques that can beused to analyze samples and determine their properties.
Finally, I had the opportunity to meet and talk with many different people with similar interests
to my own. I got advice on graduate school, applying for future jobs, and I have connections
within a huge multinational company. I certainly grew personally as well. Singapore is unique inthat it is a hodgepodge of many different Asian cultures. Therefore, I was able to learn about
many different cultures. From trying new foods, exploring the country, and interacting withpeople of all backgrounds, I learned a lot about Asian culture as a whole and the differences
between regions. Living with only one other person in an unfamiliar country was a challenge in
itself, but we quickly learned to navigate the country, eat the food with chopsticks, and live like
locals without standing out too much. Every day in Singapore presented new challenges and wasan adventure and learning experience like none other.

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Priya Chokshi
China
College of Arts and Sciences
Economics/Global Studies
Women’s Studies

Becton, Dickinson and Company
Market Analysis Intern

Becton, Dickinson and Company is a medical technology company that manufactures various
medical devices and laboratory equipment. As a Market Analysis Intern, I was responsible forcreating and updating reports that detail China’s current economic environment and its impact
on the healthcare and medical device industries. I was able to visit different hospitals andinterview doctors and sales representatives about China’s growth slowdown, widely referred to
as China’s “New Normal.” We then consolidated those responses into our report to back up ourliterature research. We examined and analyzed not only economic implications of “NewNormal,” but also the political and social implications, such as equitable access to healthcare
and anti-corruption. The company emphasizes teamwork, so Esther and I worked together onboth major reports we wrote. At the end of the internship, we presented our final work to BD
managers from various departments ranging from Finance to Government Affairs.

Esther and I presenting our final project to BD
managers. The presentation was about an hour anda half long, including Q&A sessions

Me at the Becton, Dickinson andCompany office17

Priya Chokshi
China

Esther and I in Dalian, China on abusiness trip with BD. They flew us here,
along with our manager, for two days
to interview doctors at local hospitals

In Beijing, China at the Summer Palace

This international internship has undoubtedly been one of the most rewarding and exciting
experiences of my life. It’s tough to live and work in a foreign country without prior knowledgeof the culture and language. It’s really about making the most of it and immersing yourself fullyin the country and all it has to offer. We made sure to visit museums, gardens, and local shops.
The experience taught me to be more self-sufficient by pushing me out of my comfort zone. I
learned the importance of positive intercultural exchange and being open to new places andideas.
I was able to expand my professional skills by sharpening my public speaking and researchabilities. The final presentation to the BD managers was the biggest and most significant
presentation I’ve ever given, and it really helped me understand how to communicate effectively
in a professional setting. Our supervisor checked our progress throughout the two months of theinternship and prepared us for the final presentation by treating every project-update meeting as
if it was the final one. He asked us questions and really forced us to think critically and creatively
about the work we were doing and how we could improve it. The research and writing aspect of
the two reports taught me how to express my ideas in a concise yet lucid way. We did a lot of
on-site research by visiting various hospitals around China and interviewing doctors and sales
reps about the Chinese medical device industry and how the economic slowdown is affecting
that. BD also took us on a business trip to Dalian, where we got to both work and enjoy thebeautiful city! Overall, China was one of the best experiences of my life and the company
specifically really helped me develop into someone who is more prepared for future endeavors.

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Mikayla Cleary-Hammarstedt
Chisinau, Moldova
IDEAS
Environmental Engineering/ Sustainable Development

Eco-TIRAS International
Association of River Keepers
Administrative Assistant

Eco-TIRAS focuses their efforts on the Dniester River Basin, which is shared by both Moldova and Ukraine, who
after the collapse of the Soviet Union were not ready to change their water management policies as theirgovernments were riddled with corruption and flashier projects were more widely available. However, thissituation began to change in the 1990s when eco-NGOs from both riparian countries, started to promote theidea of the modern river basin agreement. Now, under the Eco-TIRAS umbrella, 51 environmental NGOs areunited from the watershed in working at overcoming the reluctance of the country’s bureaucracies to addressenvironmental issues. Current efforts in the trans-boundary basin involve the development of a joint
monitoring system, the evaluation of climate change related risk vulnerabilities, flood mapping, increasingwatershed coverage, minimizing the negative impacts of hydroelectric energy systems, the development ofprevention methods of technological pollution, implementation of erosion control measures, and finally theelaboration aquatic biodiversity conservation. What is so impressive about their formation is that it was
initiated and fertilized ALL by the civil society. On the national level, Eco-TIRAS is trying to promote good
legislation mostly through governmental amendments. By working directly with the ministries, as consultants
to the Prime Minister, they have the opportunity to send comments and suggestions on existing/proposed
documents that concern environmental health, clean-up, etc. The majority in parliament however, supports
the opinions of the corrupt democracy, rather than the liberal views of the Eco-TIRAS NGO.
My position within the organization consisted mostly of learning and helping with administrative tasks such asrevising proposals that had been converted to English. However, I also researched grant opportunities for
ecological restoration and conservation of the Dniester River Basin and wrote an executive summary report. I
represented the NGO at EU Joint Civil Society Dialogue Forums on trade and sustainable development. And I
facilitated the creation of an UN NGO Youth Representative position to continue contact with Lehigh
University.

A few of my Eco-TIRAS coworkers on a get toknow us lunch meeting at my favorite
Moldovan restaurant, La Placinte.

At a conference providing a way for the civilsociety to engage with governmental officials
regarding sustainable trade agreements.

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Mikayla Cleary-Hammarstedt
Chisinau, Moldova

A pro-Russian rally I attended with mysupervisor to advocate for increased
environmental legislation- no matter who
would be elected for mayor.

A preparation meeting for a group of
students who would be attending the
Eco-TIRAS summer school that I
helped organize.

I learned more during my eight weeks at Eco-TIRAS than I could possibly begin to describe.
However one thing in particular that has stuck with me is that environmental work simply
cannot be done on JUST the engineering platform. Government matters. Politics matter. You
need to be willing to enter the game to achieve any broad results. To me, this realization
affirmed that in terms of school, by staying in the IDEAS program, in which I integrate theEngineering school WITH Arts and Sciences, I will be much better prepared for realenvironmental work. For example, one day one of my coworkers from a different office stoppedby my desk to drop off the briefings from the FOUR presentations she had given at a conferencein Greece (on both the environmental situation of Moldova as well as their water treatment
plans). Of course I asked her how her day was going and she responded rather positively! She
had just received her certificate that she had gotten a level 4 achievement on her Russian
literary exam. In addition to being a classically trained environmental engineer, she loves
languages and studies MANY in her free time, because she understands how important they are
in regards to conveying her work throughout many countries! I would be ecstatic to land a job as
fascinating and interdisciplinary as hers.
So if this internship has taught me anything, it is never to limit myself, socially or professionally. I
need to develop ALL the skills I possibly can, because the world is filled with many able-bodied
people. The ones who are successful, both in terms of career and personal life, are the ones who
are willing to take risks, go outside their comfort zones and gather as much experience aspossible! I am so happy that I have had this very unique opportunity to grow. I know that I will bemuch more confident and knowledgeable for the next internship I may acquire. Because I AM
much more informed on my areas of interest in developing countries that I was when I started.
Since I wish to pursue Sustainable Development fields globally, having developed these greater
insights into the very complicated issues that surround our Earth as a whole at such a young age
is invaluable. Now, after this wonderful gift from the Study Abroad office, I am much better
equipped in knowing exactly what kinds of professional projects I want to work on in the future.

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Trevor DiLallo
Scotland
P.C. Rossin College ofEngineering and Applied Science
Mechanical Engineering

University of Glasgow
Research AssistantFounded in 1451, The University of Glasgow is a major research-led university in Glasgow,
Scotland. The University is well known for receiving large annual research contracts andimpressive historic architecture. The professor I worked under was working on research todevelop the technology of biomass gasification at the time of my internship. During my as a
Research Assistant I was tasked with creating designs for biomass gasification systems, thecomputer assisted modeling of these systems and prepare for physical fabrication of thesesystems. These were to be the systems then used for real time data acquisition during thesystem’s operation. In addition to this main responsibility I helped out in organizing the two
conferences being held by the university of the topics of biomass gasification and algae. A
final report was provided by me to my advising professor on relevant considerations for
future development of the gasification system after my departure.

Picture of Glasgow University from one o
the courtyards

View over Edinburgh Scotland from
Arthur’s Seat

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Trevor DiLallo
Scotland

Taking a tour of a scotch distillery tolearn about the process and the product.

Hiking the beautiful Ben Lommond. A
mountain that looks over Loch Lommond.

During my time as a Research Assistant I gained many valuable technical skills such as increased
proficiency in the Solid Works CAD program, experience with acquiring materials from othercompanies and using research and data to influence design parameters. These skills will be great
assets to me in any Engineering profession I may chose to pursue.
Possibly even more important than the technical skills I learned I gained experience performing
research. Discovering the methods of cooperation and culture of a foreign workplace was very
interesting to me. It is surprising how differently cultures can look at the same goal andapproach in such a variety of ways. Helping plan some of the conferences held by the University
was a good lesson in organization and event planning.
From the experience of being abroad in the country itself I learned a lot about planning when
we went on weekend trips as well as budgeting for those trips. This brought a greater confidence
in my ability to be completely independent as I start to move towards my life after college. Thisconfidence will allow me to pursue interests I may have otherwise been nervous or scared topursue leaving the structure of college life.

22Racquel Doherty
Hong Kong, China (S.A.R.)
Integrated Business and Engineering
Industrial & Systems Engineering

Hutchison Port Holdings
Operations Development &Technology Intern

Hutchison Port Holdings is the world’s leader in port investment, development, and operation. It
operates 52 ports in over 26 countries throughout the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia,
and North and South America.
My role within Hutchison Port Holdings was in the Operations Development & Technology
Department. I worked alongside other Industrial Engineers to analyze terminal efficiency andlayout. Throughout the internship, I was contributing to the larger scale project of creating abenchmarking report for terminal operations, which would be a standardized goal for operations
among all HPH Ports. My task was to input real-time data relating to berth dimensions, vessel
schedule, and crane efficiency, in order to run a simulation which would output the expected delay
time for the vessels when arriving at the port. Then, I would vary the length of the vessels and thevolume of each vessel in order to determine how these changes would affect delay time. Aside frommy major project, I was also assigned various terminal layout projects using AutoCad. I assisted mysupervisor in creating a new, more efficient layout for the HPH Terminal in Tanzania.

Overlooking the quay cranes at Hong
Kong International Terminals while
taking a tour of the MOL Bellwether
vesselDay trip to hike the Ng Tung Chai
Waterfall Path to the tallest waterfall in
Hong Kong

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Racquel Doherty
Hong Kong, China (S.A.R.)

Looking down on the Hong Kong skyline
from Victoria’s Peak

Lantau Island’s famous “Big Buddha” in
Ngong Ping Village

Personally, this experience has given me more confidence and a greater understanding of what it is liketo completely immerse myself in a foreign culture. Having never traveled to Asia, I was skeptical at firstabout integrating into the culture. However, it turned out to be the greatest experience I have ever had.
Not only am I more comfortable traveling, getting lost, and exploring on my own, but I also have become
more open-minded and willing to learn about other cultures (and try new foods). Without any realguidance, my group and I had to plan excursions, coordinate public transportation, and navigate the city,which has made me more independent. Additionally, most of my coworkers were locals, and were able
to teach me more about the city and the culture than I would have learned as a tourist. For example, oneof my coworkers spent over thirty minutes giving me lessons on how to count in Chinese. I was able toget a sense of where the residents of Hong Kong stand on political issues, and realized the importance ofunderstanding global events from different perspectives. Overall, it was an extremely enriching andexciting experience.
Professionally, this internship gave me the skills necessary to prepare myself for a corporate career.
Working alongside other industrial engineers elucidated the importance of the topics I am learning in myclasses and showed me how my studies apply in the real world. Moreover, I worked with a supervisor
who would regularly evaluate my performance, and I had to interact with coworkers and fellow interns
daily. I am now very comfortable in a corporate environment and have gained a full understanding ofprofessionalism in the office. Finally, completing a group project with interns from other departments
was a valuable lesson in cross-disciplinary problem solving. Each of us had a different background, yet wewere able to collaborate effectively and efficiently in order to deliver a presentation regarding how HPH
should tailor its communication methods toward the most recent, technologically savvy generations.

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Evan Eckersley
Singapore
3M

Integrated Business and Engineering
Bioengineering /Business FinanceResearch and Development Intern

3M boasts over 55,000 products and plays a significant role in the development of countless types oftechnology ranging from health care products to adhesives. I worked in the R&D division as ananalytical lab intern. My internship began with learning how to use and employ the many devices
found in the analytical lab, including the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), FTIR, Gas
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS), Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC), and more.
The first project I took on involved developing a method to generate a clean cross section andisolate the layers of a multilayer film in order to analyze the layers’ compositions. The method I
developed used a combination of the microtome, liquid Nitrogen, SEM, and FTIR to accomplish thetask. I then used this method and other techniques, such as EDX, to collect data on 3M automotive
films. At the same time, I worked on requests that desired morphological and compositional data ofvarious samples. I combined techniques of FTIR, GC/MS, Pyrolysis and GPC to determine thecomposition of an unknown rubber sample, as well as two unknown adhesive solutions. I also used
SEM to study the morphology and interaction of nanoparticles of a surface coating. Additionally, I
used the various techniques to study 3M hydrocolloid patches. The results of this work was thenused for purposes including competitive analysis, identification of reasons for sample malfunction,or generation of data for product development.

Use of light microscopy to examine
quality of multilayer film cross-section
for method development

A number of different solvents were used to study thesolubility of unknown samples. Solutions were thenused for analysis by GC/MS and GPC.

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Evan Eckersley
Singapore

Examination of surface
morphology and nanoparticle
distribution with SEM

A multilayer film cross-section,
resulting from the method I
developed during the internship

My experience in the analytical lab developed my ability to solve problems while exposing me tonumerous lab procedures and the broad scope of applications for those procedures. The hands-on
approach to learning allowed me to gain proficiency in several techniques including SEM, FTIR, GC/MS,
GPC and more. As I was learning such techniques, I was required to apply them in order to handle real
requests for the company. These projects led me to become familiar with manners of data collection andpresentation while working within a given time constraint. Additionally, the tasks I was given were open
ended and required creative thought. For example, I was required to develop a method to produce aclean cross-section of a thin, multilayer film and also to separate the layers for analysis. For this project, I
was not told what to do. Rather, I used the information that I had acquired and my knowledge of thecapabilities of the lab equipment at hand in order to form an idea, develop a way to test the idea, gather
data, make adjustments, and finally come up with a final solution to the problem. For this project andothers, I felt that the work I had done would have a valuable impact on the company, since it would be
used for future testing. This only added to my interest in the work.
In addition to the skills I learned in the lab setting, I was exposed to the overall operation of 3M and theconnectivity of the different divisions within the company. I had the chance to meet with experts within
other divisions such as manufacturing and market research to learn about how the multiple divisions
collaborate to develop products and successfully release them into the market. Additionally, I attended atour that described the history of 3M and its methods in innovation while displaying many of thecompany’s products. Experiences like these, as well as many conversations I had with the employees,
inspired my thinking, allowing me to understand and appreciate the real world applications of the work I
was performing. Overall, the most valuable things I gained from the experience include the applicationand further development of my problem solving skills, the chance to perform work relevant to my fieldthat will have a direct positive impact in the department’s future, the developed understanding ofcorporate connectivity and collaboration, the rapid acquisition of new skill sets on the job, and thedevelopment of the skills to collect and analyze data in order to obtain desired information about asample of interest.

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Ashish Erasani
Czech RepublicCollege of Business and EconomicsŠkoda Auto

Finance & Accounting

Sales Intern

Skoda Auto is an automobile manufacturing company based in Mlada Boleslav, Czech
Republic. The company is owned by Volkswagen group and employs over 25,000 people
worldwide. During my internship, I worked in the International Sales department which was
responsible for importing Skoda cars to dealers as well as developing Skoda’s dealer
network in European countries. In the two months that I was there, I mainly did research on
new unique ways that car companies could sell their products to customers outside of the
traditional dealership model. Many of the new sales channels that I focused my research
towards were on improving methods to allow customers in large metropolitan areas, wherereal estate was at a premium, to easily experience and purchase Skoda cars. I also workedon the rebranding of Skoda dealerships in Western European countries where our objective
was to modernize their their whole dealer network in two years.

Entrance to one of Skoda’s
manufacturing plants on their Open Day

A Skoda Octavia in the process of being
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Ashish Erasani
Czech Republic

On top o a hill overlooking Mlada
Boleslav

Visiting Prague Castle on a weekend trip

My experience in the Czech Republic was certainly an unforgettable experience and has
affected me both professionally and personally. Working for an international company
such as Skoda allowed me to meet many other interns from various countries such as theUK, Germany, France and Russia. Working and living with such diverse colleagues andfriends changed my perspective drastically because I was exposed to new ways ofviewing the world and also enabled me to learn about so many different and uniquecultures. This internship allowed me to see how a major company like Volkswagen
operates its companies and opened my eyes to how much work goes into the productionof a single car.
I also enjoyed working in Mlada Bolesav, which is 45 minutes outside of Prague, because
it gave me a chance to see what life is like in a smaller Czech Republic city rather thanthe very urban Prague. Living in a smaller city had its challenges, mainly due to thelanguage barrier, but I enjoyed it a lot because it forced me to step out of my comfort
zone and experience different foods and activities that I normally wouldn’t have tried.
Being in central Europe was also amazing because it let me easily travel to many cities allover Europe and experience the wide array of cultures that Europe has to offer.

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Erwin Fuentes
United Arab Emirates
P.C. Rossin College of Engineeringand Applied Science
Mechanical Engineering

DeSimone Consulting Engineers
Structural Engineering Intern

DeSimone Consulting Engineers is an American structural engineering firm that specializes in thedevelopment of high quality buildings that include hotels, office buildings, and more. The company
headquarters is located in New York City, but has offices around the world. Their diverse team ofengineers allows them to attract and serve their clients’ needs as best as possible, which has
resulted in much success of the company. DeSimone’s projects include structural analysis on all
types of buildings from all project phases that include from the small medical clinic of ADNOC to the
24 story Al Maryah Tower.
During my time with DeSimone, I was as a structural engineering intern and was involved in several
projects that included the Al Maryah Tower (formerly known as Al Hilal Bank Tower), the ADNOC
clinic, and the Saadiyat Resort. I conducted site surveys, verified structural engineering drawings,
and attended weekly meetings to discuss the progress of projects.

On the roof of the Al Maryah
Tower, one of the deepest
excavated sites in Abu Dhabi.

Walking through the streets of
Abu Dhabi after a hot and hazyday

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Erwin Fuentes
United Arab Emirates

Having lunch with coworkers
from DeSimone.

Desert oasis outside of Abu Dhabi

In all honesty, my experience in the U.A.E was too good to be true. I did a lot of things in and out myinternship and each day was always a learning experience, whether it was professionally or socially. It
was a little weird at first since I was practically halfway across the globe and I didn’t know a single soul in
Abu Dhabi, but then again, that was pretty much what I wanted: to explore new frontiers and make themost out of them. It didn’t take long to get used to Abu Dhabi and before I knew it, I had a weekly
routine like any other person living there. I did things such as run, play pool, and of course check out the
special spots U.A.E had to offer. From riding the world's fastest rollercoaster to going on top of theworld’s tallest building, it was all special. And let’s not forget about the internship too. I learned a lot
about Structural Engineering considering I am a Mechanical Engineering major. I learned how to read
structural drawings, use AutoCAD Architecture, and learn about the structural engineering business in
Abu Dhabi and how DeSimone deals with their clients along with the problems that occur.
Because there are many expatriates in the U.A.E, there is a lot of diversity in the country and there aredifferent things to do for different people. The best places to hang out are the malls because they are
just so big and you can do different things in them such as play arcade games or even jump on
trampolines. One thing that I had to get used to was the eating hours during Ramadan because I had toplan accordingly to make sure I was able to eat when I could, but I eventually got the hang of it and it
wasn’t so bad after all. The incredible architecture of the buildings were unreal and the people there
were cool as well, especially the taxi drivers. Yet my favorite part of the social experience was theamazing group of friends I made. Learning and getting to know each of them is something I can neverforget and I enjoyed the great times we had together. My experience in the U.A.E changed my thoughts
about the future and overall, just made me be more appreciative of everything I have.

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Kate Hickey
Croatia
College of Business and Economics
FinanceBusiness School PAR
Program Development Assistant

The Business School PAR is the first and only private business school in Croatia. PAR offers abachelor’s degree in business management and will soon offer a master’s degree program
as well. With a small student body and staff, the school is like a family. The work
environment is very friendly, open, and collaborative. For my internship assignment, I
worked on furthering PAR’s international cooperation with Lehigh by assisting in a grantwriting program for European Union funding. I performed research, wrote proposals,
assisted with budgeting and feasibility studies, and gave presentations on my work. This
project taught me about the EU’s goals for education and the economy, as well as how theUnion interacts with the United States.

Dubrovink, Croatia

Plitvice Lakes

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Kate Hickey
Croatia

Rijeka City PortIn the PAR Office

Living and working in Rijeka, Croatia for two months was like nothing I have ever experienced
before. Although I have travelled outside the U.S. previously, this was my first visit to this regionof the world. I learned so much about the cultural differences as well as similarities that exist
between Croatia and America. Working and staying in an apartment as opposed to a hotel reallyhelped with our cultural immersion. We got to witness everyday life and pick up on norms,
customs, and language that we would not have been aware of if we were vacationing andstaying in a hotel.
As a part of our internship, we visited different organizations including the U.S. Embassy, Grawe
Hrvatska Insurance, and the South East European Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning. Each visit
taught me about doing business in Croatia and what it means to be a part of the European
Union. We also had the opportunity to visit Italy and Bosnia and Herzegovina during our time
here. Seeing the different ways people live within Europe was very eye opening. Being exposed
to a number of cultures this summer will undoubtedly help me throughout my life. I am
extremely grateful for the opportunity I was given through the Iacocca International Internship
Program.

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Katie Howlin
Macedonia
College of Arts and Sciences
International Relations

American Councils forInternational Education
Youth Exchange and Study Intern

American Councils for International Education is a non profit organization that provides international
educational opportunities for individuals. Over the past 40 years, American Councils has offeredprograms in over 80 countries and 40 languages. American Councils has over 55,000 alumni aroundthe world and currently offers a multitude of programs. The office in Skopje, Macedonia currently
provides YES and YES Abroad programs to American and Macedonian high school students. The
Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program provides scholarships for Macedonian
students to spend a year living and attending school in the United States, while the YES Abroad
program provides those same opportunities for American students to spend a year in Macedonia.
Working in the American Councils office in Skopje provided me with many opportunities to get
involved with these programs. I prepared for the YES 2015-2016 pre-departure orientation,
facilitated workshops at the YES 2014-2015 reentry retreat. Working on the orientation and reentry
programs was especially rewarding because I was able to interact with these Macedonian highschool students who were either preparing to come to the US or who had just returned from theiryear abroad. I also helped create reports about the students’ host towns and schools, maintained
the social media accounts for the office, and interacted with program alumni.

Facilitating a workshop at thereentry retreat for 2014-2015
program participants.

Celebrating my host father’s birthday!

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Katie Howlin
Macedonia

At Matka Canyon withanother Lehigh intern!

At an Ancient Greek amphitheaterin Ohrid, Macedonia.

This was an incredible experience, and is one of the best opportunities I’ve had at Lehigh. This
internship and overall experience allowed me to grow as a person, as I was routinely forced outof my comfort zone. Being half way across the world without my family or friends forced me tobecome more outgoing, spontaneous and adventurous. We adopted a motto of saying yes to any
opportunity that came our way, and as a result we were able to attend some incredible eventsand make wonderful memories. Spending this time abroad, I was able to see and do things that I
would never have had the opportunity to do in the United States, and even though going toMacedonia was taking a risk, it paid off incredibly.
Working in the American Councils office was another incredible experience. Interacting with the
YES students and alumni was a highlight of the job for me, because I got to directly see theresults of this program and how life changing it was for these students. I was also able tobefriend many of these students and alumni and visited them in their hometowns when we
traveled throughout Macedonia. Working in the office forced me to find creative solutions, as
there were plenty of opportunities where I struggled with the cultural and language barriers.
Instead of getting frustrated about these differences, I was in a position where I had to remain
calm and figure out an alternate solution, which is something that will help me for years to
come.
Having a host family was one of my favorite parts of this experience. My host parents were sowelcoming and I immediately felt that I was a part of their family. I learned a great deal about
the culture, history, current events, and geography of Macedonia from them, and they cooked
delicious, authentic meals.

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Katie Jennison
Luxembourg
P.C. Rossin College of Engineeringand Applied Science

Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH)
Research Trainee

BioEngineering

Organization and Position Description
The Luxembourg Institute of Health is the leading research institute in the country of
Luxembourg. Within the institute, there are six research departments, including the
Department of Infection and Immunity, in which I was working. My particular project
involved studying the methylation patterns of DNA and analyzing how it impacts theimmune system. More specifically, my group was looking at the potential differences inmethylation between people with early life adversity (ELA), a.k.a. those who were adopted
early in life, and those who were raised by their biological parents. I was exposed to manydifferent techniques in the lab, including PCR, gel electrophoresis, bacteria transfections,plasmid extraction, sample quantification, restriction enzyme digestion, and methylationbased sequencing. In addition, I was able to gain experience in the areas of leadership skills,
team dynamics, time management, responsibility and accountability, and presentation skills.

Preparing samples for PCR

Luxembourg City

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Katie Jennison
Luxembourg

The House of BioHealth

Visiting Vianden,
Luxembourg

Value Derived from the ExperienceI gained a considerable amount of experience and knowledge from this international internship.
Professionally, I was able to experience the challenges of working in an international work
environment – there were people from Germany, Belgium, France, Italy, China, and more.
Although everyone could speak English, not everyone chose to, which added an additional
challenge of a language barrier. I also experienced first-hand the reality of research – almost
nothing goes perfectly the first time, and you have to constantly adapt to the outcomes you get,whether they are good or bad. The team-like environment was a really great experience, as I
depended on some members of my workgroup to help me by preparing samples, and others
depended on me to then analyze those samples. Academically, I learned a lot about the lab,
how it functions, and how to use the machines within it. Additionally, I learned all about DNA
methylation and its effect on the immune system – this was something I had not known anything
about before, and now I am able to present to the head of the company how it works.
Personally, I feel that I have gained significant life skills that come with living independently – I
had to make a budget, I had to go grocery shopping and cook my own meals, I had to make surethat I planned my schedule right so that I could be on time, etc. I also made significant strides in
my navigational skills, as I am now a whiz at map-reading and train-station-navigating. I think I
also further developed my leadership skills, when, several times, I had to make quick decisions
that affected all in the traveling party. The most significant impact this trip made on me (on apersonal level) is exposing me to other cultures that are not my own. While this was the hardest
challenge to deal with, it was also very enlightening and interesting to see how the culture inEurope is different than the culture in America. I am coming away from this experience wiser,
stronger (I went to the gym 5 days a week), and smarter, which will be evident as I move forward
in my Lehigh education.

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Matthew Kleinhenz
Dortmund, Germany
College of Business and Economics
Accounting and FinanceDolezych GmbHOperational Business Development Intern

Dolezych Gmbh is an international manufacturing firm, specializing in strapping equipment for
freight hauling, headquartered in Dortmund, Germany. Their many products include patented
winches and straps which are used by shipping companies to safely transport goods. They recently
opened a subsidiary in the United States, Doleco USA. The main task that I participated in was the
updating of the U.S. catalog for the firm. This involved planning, formatting, and translating many
parts of the German catalog to create our end product. I communicated regularly with the Doleco
USA CEO regarding placement of products, and I essentially laid out the entire catalog. Whencompleted, the catalog was nearly double the size of the previous year. In addition to working on
the U.S. catalog, I also helped out in the purchasing department. I kept track of incoming orders andwitnessed how prices fluctuated depending on where the products were produced. My final taskwith the firm was a project assigned to me by the CEO. I researched a new CRM (customer
relationship management) database to determine how this CRM platform could be integrated with
their current CRM database. After research and communication with the new CRM platform vendor,
I made a recommendation to the CEO and key personnel via a PowerPoint presentation.

Working on the Doleco USA Catalog

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Matthew Kleinhenz
Dortmund, Germany

At a BVB Dortmund soccer game

In my Apartment

This summer’s internship was one of the most rewarding experiences I could have ever had. With the support of
the Iacocca International Internship Program I have grown and matured, both professionally and personally.
From a professional standpoint, the ability to adapt to an ever-changing global work environment is very important.
I had the opportunity to experience this first hand. While Germans’ work ethic is similar to that of Americans, it was
exciting to have immersed myself in their work culture and both provide and gain value from the experience. I
realize now the importance of communication in an international work environment. Being involved personallywith updating the U.S. catalog, I was in the unique position to experience from the other side just how important(and sometimes difficult) it is to effectively communicate product descriptions and to translate them appropriately,
as different cultures and languages do not always mesh perfectly. Also, with the language barrier, it was difficult attimes to understand exactly what I should or should not be doing. I realized that if I had a question or doubt, it
needed to be addressed immediately before proceeding to eliminate the possibility that I had misinterpreted thetask. This is extremely relatable to a work environment in any country – effective and concise communication is key
to success.
Personally, I feel I also gained value from simply having more confidence. When you are thrust into a foreignculture, one where people do not speak your language and the food and cultural habits are different from what you
are accustomed to, you learn very quickly how to adapt to different situations and how to conduct yourself
appropriately. As a result, I have become more self-confident and independent. While some internship programs
had more than one participant, I was by myself in Germany. I really had to grow up quickly and learn how to live
and get around on my own, which I really have never had to do before. That in itself was a challenge, and I feel I
matured greatly in the process. In addition, the ability to experience not only the German culture, but also manyother cultures during my travels has been phenomenal. I had the opportunity to visit Berlin, Barcelona, Dublin,
London, and Amsterdam during weekends. I really got to see first hand how each culture differs from my own andeach other.
Overall, the Iacocca International Internship Program has given me the experience of a lifetime. I am extremely
grateful for the opportunity, and am excited to share and promote my experiences so that future students will wantto have similar ones through the Iacocca International Internship Program.

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Mike Leonhardt
Czech Republic
P.C. Rossin College ofEngineering and Applied Science
Mechanical EngineeringŠkoda AutoTool Shop EngineerŠkoda Auto is a Czech automobile manufacturer owned by Volkswagen. Founded in 1895 under thename Laurin & Klement, Škoda originally began manufacturing and selling motorized bicycles. After
just ten years, Škoda began to solely produce automobiles. Headquartered in Mladá Boleslav, thecompany produces over one-million units per year across three manufacturing locations in the Czech
Republic.
For two months, I was afforded the opportunity to work in the Tool Shop Factory as an engineer.
The Tool Shop Factory essentially creates all of the tools needed to manufacture the automobiles. In
the factory, they produce casting molds for the engine blocks, all necessary tool bits, the robotic
manufacturing lines for production, and the massive dies needed to press out the many different car
body panels. It was my project to research and investigate an automated, robotic metal die spotting
system. With this process in place, Škoda would minimize cost, iterations, and ultimately, timeneeded to produce dies within spec.

Standing by the entrance to the Škoda
Auto Tool Shop Factory in Mladá
Boleslav.

One of Škoda’s many moving assemblylines. This factory produces over 2,300
cars per day.

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Mike Leonhardt
Czech RepublicMáchovo Jezero, in the Liberec Region of
the Czech Republic.

Enjoying a sunny day near the Danube River in
Budapest, Hungary. The 2015 Red Bull Air Race
took place right behind me on the river.

This experience helped me greatly develop both personally and professionally.
Being immersed in a foreign culture for two months had far-reaching effects.
Personally, it was most valuable being able to experience a country thousands ofmiles away with only one other Lehigh student, and get outside of the “bubble” ofeveryday life in the United States. Encountering the sights and sounds that you’dalways heard about from others who’d traveled firsthand was great. You really aretaught things that can’t be learned in a classroom or from a book. This experiencehas developed in me a want to experience and travel—to see other cultures andlearn from them. I’ve learned about myself and the world around me, realizingthat there is endless knowledge and adventure just waiting to be discovered.
Problem solving, working, and communicating with others whose native language
is nowhere near English was a challenge. But, it was rewarding. My
communication skills and professionalism in the workplace have improved vastly.
It was expected that all interns for Skoda were punctual, professional, and ready to
be challenged. The experience overall was fantastic.

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Karina Licea
Republic of Moldova
College of Arts and Sciences
International Relations

CCF Moldova
Organizational Development Intern

CCF Moldova is a non-governmental organization with the noble goal of protecting the right of every
child to be raised in a safe and loving environment. A team of passionate employees, from lawyers
and psychologists to project managers, go above and beyond their job descriptions in order to servechildren despite the country’s difficult political and economic contexts. CCF seeks to prevent theinstitutionalization of children by providing aid and services to vulnerable families. CCF also works
diligently to reintegrate institutionalized children into their families, to promote foster care andalternatives to institutions, and to ensure that children with special needs are treated well and canbenefit from inclusive education. As an intern at CCF, I learned a lot about the history and structureof the organization, about their fundraising and communication methods, and I was able to help
revise documents and publications. I had the honor of working alongside some of the mostdedicated and welcoming people I have ever met. I was able to join them on trips all over Moldova
to visit and monitor families, to visit institutions and perform activities and therapy with disabledchildren and expectant mothers, and I was lucky enough to spend several days volunteering at a day
care center for at-risk children where I got to play and laugh with the most adorable kids.

Celebrating International Children’s Day bymaking ladybug headbands with CCF Moldova.

My colleagues and I with the British ambassador
to Moldova (in plaid) and Dave Crowe (to the leftof the ambassador) from the British band
Heymoonshaker. CCF asked him to autograph the
band’s new album so it could later be raffled off.

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Karina Licea
Republic of Moldova

The vibrant head scarf colors reallyfascinated me during a visit to themonastery at Orheiul Vechi.

It was great having three other Lehigh interns
in Moldova to explore and have fun with! Here
we are visiting the town of Cricova.

The experiences and relationships I gained through my participation in the Lee Iacocca
International Internship Program have been wonderful and life-changing. I definitely feel like I
returned from Moldova a different person than I was when I departed. Being in a completely
foreign culture and having to navigate the working and social environments of Moldova taught
me to be flexible and open-minded. I learned how to celebrate the differences between our
cultures while also appreciating our similarities. My co-workers, host family, fellow Lehighinterns, and all of my Moldovan friends made my time abroad unforgettable and invaluable. I am
extremely grateful and lucky to have been involved in this program; had it not been for this, I
would not have had a chance to travel and work abroad in my college years.
Not only did I undergo personal development, I also acquired and strengthened skills that will
make me a better candidate for future employment. Interning at CCF Moldova and living inanother country allowed me to use and expand my cross-cultural and communication skills. I
was also able to participate in activities involving teamwork, dependability, adaptability, tenacity,and passion. After witnessing the dedication and work-ethic of the people at CCF, I feel that I canbe a more confident and knowledgeable employee thanks to the lessons they taught me. I evenlearned a bit of Romanian!

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Kelly Mayid
PortugalCollege of Business and Economics
Finance

VC Group
Business Administration Intern

VC Group is a group of five companies specialized in the production of corporate image andpublicity materials. As a group, they produce marketing tools such as banners and brochures
for a variety of industries as well as engineer signage, displays, and other interior decor. My
internship was based out of their head office in Quarteira (Algarve), though their two otheroffices are also located in Lisbon and Seville. My day-to-day duties included working within
the Finance Department to assist in administrative work, filing invoices and organizing thecompany’s database. However, my overall purpose within the company was to aid theirMarketing Department in analyzing VC Group’s efficiency from an American perspective. I
was able to conduct market research on competitors and the sector’s general environment
in order to gain insight on the company's position. I was also able create a Twitter page forthe company in English as well as translate their website and other marketing materials to
publish for potential global customers.

My work desk in VC Group’s Algarve office.

Took a day trip to Sintra so I could hike up the
Pena National Palace!

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Kelly Mayid
Portugal

Trekked all the way up to Jardim
Augusto Gil for this amazing redroof view of Lisbon!

Kayaking in the legendary
coves of Lagos in the Algarve.

My greatest success in Portugal was attaining a new level of global perspective. Prior to theinternship, I always said I wanted to travel; though, I could never really tell if it was an actual
desire of mine or if I just felt I should travel since it seems like a right of passage that everybody
should to do. Living alone and so out of place for two months, you learn to absorb all the culture
you can. You realize how important it is to be exposed to the beauty of different languages andto the authenticity of the local lifestyle–not just the tourist attractions. Portugal has left me
genuinely wanting to explore the world. It has also created the desire to go back to Lehigh andlearn all foreign languages I can. Now that I’ve had the chance to admire the streets of Lisbon
and the beaches of the Algarve, I know that there is even more to be seen outside of Portugal.
There is also a level of independence and self-confidence that you reach when traveling alone.
At first, I resented the idea of living by myself without knowing a single soul in Portugal. But
then, you get to a place like Lisbon and realize there is no one there to push you but yourself. If I
want to sightsee in Sintra, I should go find myself a map. If I want to go hiking in Gerês, I need toplan myself a trail. I’ve now experienced what it’s like to step out of my comfort zone without
needing someone guiding me by my side. And, although scary, having the ability to explore aplace completely alone is absolutely liberating.

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Mikayla Mayoryk
Georgia
College of Arts and Sciences

Office of European Relations

International Relations

InternThe Office of European and Euro-Atlantic Relations was created within the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs to handle integration with the European Union. The country signed an Association
Agreement with the EU which allows them tariff free trading and a variety of other benefits typically
only given to EU member states. However, joining the EU means a mountain of legislation andsystematic changes for a country that has only been independent for 27 years. This officecommunicates with the EU on new changes to EU law and Georgian progress on their integration
efforts, and with the people of Georgia on the changes to the country as well as the benefits. Mostof the communication with the EU is done in English, and many publications to the Georgians are
printed in English in addition to Georgian. As an intern, it was my responsibility to edit and often
improve these documents for publication. I also received the opportunity to sit in on a subcommittee meeting between the EU and Georgians where I was responsible for recording andreporting on the necessary directives for the Georgian government.

The Coastal Town of Batumi.

The opera house in Tbilisi

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Mikayla Mayoryk
Georgia

Stalin’s home in the town of Gori.

Me at the office!

In Georgia, I was able to work in a foreign government and experience a country inthe middle of forming a democracy. That to me, was a wonderful career—andlife—experience in itself. Being in the EU relations office allowed me to work witha group of people who were optimistic about their country’s progress. I mademany friendships while there, and met people from all over the world, including
Americans, who had similar interests in travel and politics that I did (and were notafraid to talk about it). Georgia is an ancient country with a culture and traditions
dating back thousands of years. Castles, fortresses, and monasteries form thecountryside; and Tbilisi, the capital, was an interesting mix of these and new,modern structures with lots of sleek glass and steel. This eclectic mix is the closest
I can get to summing up my experiences. A contradictory juxtaposition of old andnew, albeit a beautiful one. A very intelligent and knowledgeable man explained
to me: “you could spend 15 years here, and the next day Georgia would still
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Kaitlyn McCollian
Croatia
College of Business and Economics
Accounting and FinanceBusiness School PAR
Program Development Assistant

The Business School PAR is a private higher education institution located in Rijeka, Croatia. PAR
offers a three-year Bachelor’s of Art program in Business Management. Their curriculum uniquely
focuses on both theory and practice. PAR also offers vocational training programs, professionalseminars, non-formal workshops, international conferences, a language center, and multiple civilorganizations (NGOs).
As a Program Development Assistant, I worked with the administration and public relations
department in order to develop a summer program for both American and European students. I
conducted intensive research on target markets, current markets, and valuation. I also reviewed andassisted with program marketing, social media recommendation, recruitment, design and strategicplanning.

Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

Korzo, Rijeka, Croatia

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Kaitlyn McCollian
Croatia

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Business School PAR (left)

Participating in the Iacocca International Internship program helped me develop both personallyand professionally. Personally, it was the first time I have ever flown or travelled outside of theUnited States. While staying in Croatia, we had the opportunity to travel to other cities in
Croatia, Italy, and Bosnia and Herzegovina on weekends. Learning how to both fly and travelusing public transportation located in a foreign country and in a foreign language is in invaluable
experience that will benefit me in the future. Professionally, the experience of working in aforeign country improved my international business knowledge. Through working at anorganization that has international cooperation and visiting other corporations in the area, I wasable to get a sense of the way business works in this area of the world.
Learning and understanding the differences in culture between the United States and foreigncountries will help while working with international business in the future. By having theopportunity to present my ideas to the faculty at PAR, I also gained creativity, communication,and teamwork skills. In Croatia, I was presented with many experiences and gained many
perspectives that I otherwise would not have gained in the United States. My experience in
Croatia will definitely benefit me both personally and professionally in the future.

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Danielle Mustin
Luxembourg
Integrated Business and Engineering
Pre-Med

Luxembourg Institute of HealthResearch Intern

The Luxembourg Institute of Heath (LIH), previously known as CRP-Santé, is a public medical
research center. With access top of the line equipment and a wide range of state-of-the-art
technologies, LIH is internationally renowned. The department where I worked, Infection &Immunity, is one of four within LIH. During my internship, I joined both the B-cell repertoire groupand the TOBAVAC group. B-cell repertoire works to investigate the genetic record of the humanbody’s humoral response to infection. TOBAVAC works on the development of immune-preventive
strategies against infectious agents and environmental risk factors, such as carcinogens, specificallythose in tobacco. As a student intern, I joined a multi-annual project that overlapped with bothproject groups; my role was to prepare almost 100 hybridoma B-cell libraries for next generation
sequencing. During the 9 weeks of the internship, I was exposed to techniques and equipment that I
had never worked with before; such as cell culture, RNA and DNA extraction, PCR and RT-PCR, andbead purification, just to name a few. Most importantly, I learned how to work precisely in abiomedical environment and how to work autonomously, planning my own experiments.

Cell Culture

The Grund, Luxembourg, Luxembourg49Danielle Mustin
Luxembourg

Luxembourg Institute of Health,House of Biohealth

Luxembourg, Luxembourg

My 9 weeks in Luxembourg was my first time traveling outside of North America and the longest
I have been away from home. It was an adjustment, especially because I do not speak any
French. French is a very difficult language when it comes to listening and understanding and,more than anything, pronunciating. Trying to food shop, order meals at restaurants or simply ask
a question in a region where everyone only speaks French was quite an adventure! It was very
difficult and uncomfortable at first, as I felt bad and embarassed for not knowing their language.
It was very exhausting to spend 8 hours at work and then struggle to order a sandwich, to figureout the laundromat or to manage other simple daily activities in a foreign environment.
After some time and acquiring some confidence, I have learned to be patient and find ways tocommunicate what I wanted to ask. I had to be resourceful, culturally sensitive, and openminded. At work, I collaborated with people from all over Europe and the rest of the world.
There was never a dull moment! My time interning in Luxembourg forced me outside of mycomfort zone. It has helped me mature, as I have developed a greater sense of independence,learned to quickly adapt to new situations and developed skills that I will be sure to use in myprofessional and academic future.

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Willy O’Sullivan
Scotland
P.C. Rossin College of Engineeringand Applied Science
Mechanical Engineering

University of Glasgow
Research Assistant

While at the University of Glasgow, I worked under Professor Watson who wasconducting research on Biomass Gasification. My job was focused on
designing a lab-sized gasifier which could be easily operated inside to test out
various instrumentation which Prof. Watson was developing. To accomplish
this goal, I read technical papers which discussed important design
considerations as well as utilizing dimensions/parameters provided by myadvisor. Further, my job required deciding upon a material to be used for the
fabrication of gasifier, as well as communicating with suppliers to purchasethe metal.

Photo of Loch Lomond taken
while hiking Ben LomondBell tower at the University of Glasgow. The
photo was taken from inside one of thebeautiful “Quadrangles”, aka courtyard.

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Willy O’Sullivan
ScotlandIn front on the Auchentoshan Distillery

Picture taken on Islay. Islay is
one of the many small islands
which surround Scotland.

As a rising senior, this Internship allowed me the opportunity to take critical steps
towards becoming a member of the job force. I find the issue of generating energy
through a clean and sustainable method highly interesting, so spending a summer
looking into one of the technologies that is up-and-coming aligned with my careergoals nicely. Additionally, beyond working on the gasifier, I was involved in settingup and running not one but two conferences, the first being on gasification andthe second on microalgae technology. Each conference offered an incredible
wealth of knowledge on what experts are currently working on.
Further, by helping with the conference, I was invited to come to dinners at which
the keynote speakers were also in attendance, allowing me to have one-on-one
conversations about their research. Overall, this process has helped me tounderstand what to expect when arriving in the workforce and gives me
confidence and experience which will be crucial when I apply for a fulltime job.

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Esther Pak
China
College of Business and Economics
Marketing

Becton, Dickinson and Company
Market Analyst Intern

Becton, Dickinson and Company is a multinational medical device company that
manufactures products in diagnostics and other areas of medical care. Along with my cointern, I updated a healthcare fact book that was created by the 2013 Lehigh interns. This
involved online research of China’s healthcare system and many intricate subtopics within itsuch as medical device registration and the public hospital landscape.
However, our main focus was on researching and analyzing the general overview of andforeign opinions on China’s changing economic state, called the “New Normal,” thegovernment policies in place as a result of it, and its effects on market access for BD. At theend of the internship, we presented our findings to a few different teams within BD.

Presenting our project to BD.

On a business trip to Dalian with
our awesome supervisor, Shiye.
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Esther Pak
China

Climbing the Great Wall of China to
the Mulan soundtrack.

People’s Square at night.
Right by our hotel.

This internship was beyond expectations, both in the company and in China overall. As a market
analyst intern for BD, I got a firsthand view on what it was like to actually work in an office. It
gave me a better understanding of what I would want to pursue as a career and how I could
contribute to a corporation. I was also able to apply what I learned in class to my project, which
boosted my confidence in my academic studies. The supervisors were great! They were always
there for us when we had questions and I especially appreciated their constructive criticism
because it enabled me to improve professionally. They also made us feel like our project wasn’t
just “busy work,” but rather something that could actually benefit BD.
This being my first international experience, living there for two months was eye-opening. It
forced me to adapt quickly to new situations and showed me new ways of thinking and living. It
was also pretty cool applying the research I did at BD to China overall. Some things I saw in China
was explained through the research I got from work. What could’ve been confusing or
considered “weird” was more understandable now that I had the background information. I was
also able to explore China and do things I never even dreamed of doing before, such as climbing
the Great Wall! Meeting interesting people from China and all over the world was quite anadventure, too. Surprisingly, I spoke more Spanish there than I did Mandarin or Cantonese.

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Julia Patterson
India
IDEAS
Architecture/Civil Engineering

Viva Group (Viva Homes)
Construction/Design Analyst Intern

Viva Group is a business conglomerate who is well-known in the Virar-Vasai region. In
particular, their Viva Homes Office, stationed in Virar-Vasai, deals with construction, landaggregation and development. For my internship I was working in this sector of thecompany as a construction/design analyst intern. Over the two months I was there, I wasable to learn about Viva’s affordable housing projects and their up-and-coming slum
rehabilitation projects. While most of the projects are in the Virar-Vasai, we were able totravel to places like Pune and various places around Mumbai. Once we understood India's
construction process, I worked on several sites where I was able to help oversee thebuilding process. Then, towards the end of the internship, I helped design affordable
housing for a multi-story building complex with the help of the companies architect.

Getting in touch with my inner zen

Sompa, “The fastest elephant inall of Jaipur!”55

Julia Patterson
India

Elephants from Elephantastic

Couldn’t have asked for a betterday at the Taj

This internship gave me invaluable experience for future internships and careers. For the first
two-weeks, the other intern and I got the chance to work alongside graduate students who were
doing consulting work for VIVA group in the areas of smart cities, crowd funding and advertising.
After that, I was able to see other aspects of VIVA’s multifaceted company and got to interact
with business associates, more graduate students, consultants and more. While in the office, I
was able to help design and construct buildings and learn about how India’s method of
construction differs from other parts of the world. Finally, although the internship focused on
construction, I got the opportunity to delve in the business aspects of the construction industry.
I also gained valuable life experience which has completely altered my college experience. Even
though I was thousands of miles away from home I never felt alone in India. I embraced every
part of their culture, from wearing their clothes to trying to speak their languages. I had thechance to interact with a variety of peoples from all over the country who I still am in touch withtoday. Just like their saying “Attito Devo Bhav,” meaning “the guest is equivalent to god,” I felt likean honored family member with every person I met.
I cannot thank the Viva group and the Iacocca foundation enough. This trip has widened
perspective to other cultures and viewpoints, has made me a more compassionate person, andhas given me a new “home” in the world.

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Seneca Rasey
Macedonia
College of Arts and Sciences
Global Studies

Pivara Skopje, A.D.
Public Affairs & Communications Intern

I worked for Pivara Skopje, A.D., Macedonia’s largest and best known brewery. It is also one of thelargest companies in the country. Pivara was established in 1922 and began brewing Skopsko,
Macedonia’s most popular beer, in 1924. The company is part of the Heineken and Coca-Cola enterprise.
Their grounds consist of the beer facilities and the soft beverage facilities. As a Public Affairs &Communications intern, I participated in many community and public events, ranging from an Art & Beer
exhibition showcasing Pivara’s art collection alongside the “art” of the brewing process to the Galicnik
Wedding, a significant cultural event, to the opening for the Ohridsko Leto, a summer art festival. I
helped to draft and distribute weekly e-tools informing company employees of relevant events andcampaign messages. I also researched Pivara’s CSR programs and composed summaries of these
programs which have been uploaded to Heineken’s Best Practices website. Additionally, I was able tospend two days with the marketing team traveling around Skopje to check-in on various restaurants andcafés and promote our products. The entire company and especially my boss and colleague in the PA&C
department made an effort to engage me in meetings and trusted me with real responsibilities such as
hosting events and interacting with other agencies. I truly felt like an employee of Pivara and a memberof the PA&C team.

With the Galicnik couple at a press conference for the
Galicnik Wedding. Pivara is a main sponsor of this cultural
event and the couple visited for a brewery tour.

Pivara Skopje’s main brewery. The beer
fermentation tank covers display Pivara’s “WeLove Beer!” campaign logo in Macedonian.

57Seneca Rasey
Macedonia

Lake Ohrid, one of my favorite places in Macedonia. It
is a UNESCO World Heritage site and I was told bymultiple people that there are 365 monasteries in
Ohrid – one for every day of the year!

The Lehigh interns in Kosovo
visited Macedonia one weekend
and we visited Matka Canyon.

This experience changed my life. Living and working in another culture has been interesting, challenging,gratifying, humbling, and at times exhausting, and I have grown in so many ways, both personally andprofessionally. I have learned to keep an open mind and not to judge others, particularly in a culture so
different from my own. People in Macedonia are very forward and they are not shy about expressing
their political, social, or economic views. As a result, I have been in uncomfortable situations but I know
to recognize that the other person grew up in a different culture and was exposed to different views andcustoms and I cannot judge them solely based on American standards. Being able to discuss controversial
topics with people from another culture has broadened my understanding of their positions and otherpoints of view which may have never crossed my mind. My host family was absolutely incredible and I
truly consider them family. We learned a lot from each other and I loved being able to share my culture
with them as they shared theirs with me. This experience has also made me more independent. I havegrown up travelling with my mom and it has always been something I enjoyed, but travelling
independently this summer was an eye-opening experience. Coming to Macedonia in the first place wasabsolutely terrifying but after two months of learning to navigate a new culture in a country with not only
a different language but a different alphabet has shown me that I can do anything. It was gratifying to beable cross country borders and make it to your destination in one piece! I worked in a corporate
environment and learned how to work in a professional business setting. My bosses were extremely
impressed with my soft-skills and the fact that I was ready to jump into projects on my first day, whichgave me an even deeper appreciation for the American education system for preparing me so well. Every
day of my internship I was reminded how fortunate I was to be working and living abroad. Nothing mademe happier than talking culture and politics with my new friends and host family or exploring new
countries and learning about their history and culture. I am beyond humbled and grateful for theopportunity to have this incredible experience. I have never felt so lucky and this summer has not only
given me great memories but skills and lessons that will stay with me for life.

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Cara Rosengard
Hong Kong
College of Business and Economics
Accounting

Hutchison Port Holdings
Commercial Development andCorporate Finance Intern

Hutchison Port Holdings is one of the largest terminal operators in Hong Kong in addition tohaving a significant global presence. They are responsible for providing a place for shippinglines to berth their vessels so the containers on those vessels can be quickly and efficiently
moved into the terminal yard for later shipment.
As a Commercial Development intern, I wrote the Daily Market News, summarizing relevant
maritime industry updates, which was sent to the entire Commercial Development
department and HPH Group. I was simultaneously working on a project on HPH’s Global
Terminal Operator competitors, researching their current investment trends.
As a Corporate Finance intern, I researched M&A deals of HPH’s competitors, calculating
financial figures of each deal and compiling my work in a portfolio.

On the 10-day-old MOL Bellwether
vessel.

My fellow interns and I in the Terminal 4yard, with quay cranes in the
background.

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Cara Rosengard
Hong Kong

Hiking through the beautiful trails in
Stanley.

The tallest waterfall in Hong Kong at Lam
Tseun Valley.

Hong Kong is a very global city, with people of all nationalities and backgrounds calling the city
“home”, Therefore, my summer enrichment involved more than just learning about Hong Kong,
but rather the beauty and diversity that comes in learning about all types of people and cultures.
The experience truly broadened more horizons. My favorite parts of the trip were myinteractions with different locals, ex-pats, and visitors. Everyone I talked to had a unique reason
for arriving in Hong Kong with an interesting story to go along.
The most important thing I learned from my internship at HPH was how to navigate theprofessional work setting. This was my first time working in a corporate office. Admittedly, thefirst few weeks of the internship involved a lot of trial and error. However, I was lucky to havevery patient supervisors and coworkers who clearly outlined the expectations they had of me.
When I presented my Global Terminal Operator project at the end of the summer, I felt that it
fully culminated all that I had learned during the 8 week internship, both in content and the selfassurance I gained. I know that the confidence I gained during my time at HPH will propel into a
successful junior year and any future work experiences!

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Jordy Salcedo
JapanCollege of Arts and Sciences
Biochemistry / Japanese / Psychology

Taiho Pharmaceutical
Lab Intern

During my time in Japan, I had the chance to work in the labs of the Tokushima branch of Taiho
Pharmaceuticals. The Tokushima branch is responsible for the testing, production, andmanufacturing of company’s anticancer medication and other products. Throughout the four weeks
I spent in Tokushima, Taiho had me working on several projects where each introduced a new lab
skill or procedures used in the pharmaceutical industry today. During the first and last week, I
worked on the formulation and production of an ibuprofen tablet from scratch. During the second
week, I worked in the Pharmacology Department, where I ran an experiment to see the effects ofsiRNA breaking down mRNA. This was done my running western blots and RT-PCRs. The second
week also had me working in the Toxicology Labs and allowed me to learn and work with iPSCs. In
the third week, I worked in the Analytical Chemistry Lab synthesizing Splatast tosilate (ST). For eachone of these projects, Taiho would place one to three employees with us to serve as “mentors.”
They would explain the basis of the project to us, and watch over us in case we needed help.

Working in the formulation lab,
making small scale samples of ourtablet, during Week 1 of the internship

Human neuron cells developed from
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Jordy Salcedo
Japan

Taiho’s Formulation Lab team, whoworked with us during the first andfourth weeks of our internshipThis internship also gave us the chance tolearn more about Japanese culture andtravel Kyoto (imaged above), Osaka,
Tokushima, Kochi, and Tokyo

Working at Taiho Pharmaceutical provided me the opportunity to grow professionally by givingme the chance to take the skills that I have been learning in a classroom for the past three years
and putting them to use in the real world. This internship gave me a glance at what it is like towork in a pharmaceutical company, and allowed me to see many of the different opportunities
this field has to offer. I enjoyed this internship particularly because of the fact that rather thenlearning random bits of information each day, I would work on a project from start to finish andlearn new techniques along the way. Taiho Pharmaceutical was very much prepared for our
arrival, and made sure that every day in the lab was a new learning experience.
This internship also provided me the chance to grow as an individual. During my six weeks inJapan I was able to travel all over Tokyo, Tokushima, Kochi, Osaka and Kyoto. I had the chance tovisit temples, learn about the history and traditions of these cities, talk to locals, and eat all of
the amazing food Japan has to offer. I also met an amazing group of individuals and made somegood friends while at Taiho. For me, this trip was also the first time I had traveled out of thecountry on my own, so it gave me the chance to become more self aware and independent.
Lehigh’s Iacocca Internship provided me the chance of a life time, and I would not trade it foranything.

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Lillian Schrecengost
Armenia
College of Arts and Sciences
Global Studies / Spanish

Civic Forum NGO of Armenia
Summer InternCivic Forum NGO is a non-governmental youth organization which provides supplementary
education to Armenian youths. Its main projects include workshops, international cultural
exchange programs, and trainings focused on youth empowerment, European integration, andprofessional mobility. My role in the organization included facilitation assistance, participation,and collection of feedback for the third installment of an international youth exchange
program, EntreRural. I joined students from Estonia, Denmark, Georgia, and Armenia to explore
principles of collaboration, entrepreneurship, and mobility in the rural Tavush region. After Civic
Forum’s main summer programs wrapped up, I collaborated on a smaller project with a fellow
international intern. We created the research project “YOUth Speaks,” an on-going, detailed
survey for current, previous, and potential Civic Forum program participants to determine
what educational aspects they need and/or desire most from future projects. When promoting
YOUth Speaks, I networked with several related organizations and youth groups to gather datafrom a diverse range of students.

Learning from Local Farmers
Civic Forum NGO’s Cultural Exchange

Farewell party at Civic Forum NGO

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Lillian Schrecengost
Armenia

Collaboration in Civic Forum NGO

Trip to Noravank Church

Of all the incredible aspects of my first international experience, the most valuable skill I gained
are the ability to communicate and network effectively. Meeting a host of new people—during
my daily internship work, walks in the capital Yerevan, and weekend travel excursions—forced
me to step outside of my comfort zone. Above and beyond ordinary pleasant exchanges, I wasable to hold both meaningful and informative conversations both with individuals and groups. In
addition, I developed many lasting professional and social relationships that have helped me
grow both professionally and personally.
Plunging into a new environment loosened my usual social inhibitions, which allowed myconfidence to bloom. I have since become more comfortable asking questions and speaking up
about rising issues. During my host organization’s youth exchange program, I began to present
my ideas, opinions, and problem-solving techniques more effectively than ever before. The
positive change continued to influence my social development in following projects and events.
Interacting with such diverse groups of people heightened my awareness of the constantly
growing need for effective communication, education, and outreach. International issues need
to be addressed from perspectives: local, global, cultural, economical, political, historical,
environmental—the globalizing world requires experienced leaders. Traveling in Armenia has
spurred my passion for travel, teaching, and communication as a part of my career and personal
life. It has given me a foundation for future international travel and experiences in the Caucasus
region. As I continue to study globalization and languages, I will remember my experiences inArmenia for a spark of inspiration. These were the first footsteps of what I know will be a lifelong international adventure.

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Mikaila Skaroff
Armenia
College of Arts and Sciences
International Relations

Eurasia Partnership Foundation
InternI interned for the Eurasia Partnership Foundation (EPF) which is a non-governmentalorganization in Armenia and also in Georgia and Azerbaijan. They have many different focus
areas and projects including human rights, civil society capacity building, democracy, youth
empowerment, and anti-discrimination. Their projects focus on peace- and confidencebuilding in Armenia and on Armenia’s relations with their border countries, Turkey andAzerbaijan. My job centered around editing various projects and also helping themcomprise an anti-discrimination report. I read through grant reports and project proposals,
editing them for clarity, content, and style. I also attended various workshops held by EPF orthat EPF was invited to, regarding social justice movements, civil society organization, andpeaceful resolution building.

A workshop hosted by EPF.

A view of Yerevan from the Cascades.

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Mikaila Skaroff
Armenia

Exploring the Tavush region of Armenia.

Inside the Yerevan Opera House.

I have learned and grown so much through this experience, and I don’t think I will be able tofully realize the way this has affected me for some time. But one thing that I’ve truly learned andseen is that everything is what you make of it. I could have easily had a bad experience inArmenia. No one was there telling me I needed to go do this or that, and I could have sat in myroom for two months and thought about missing home. But I didn’t. I went out, and I met
people, and I explored the country. And I think this opened my eyes to how complacent we canbecome in our normal day-to-day lives. We get tired and lazy and stop trying to make things
great and settle for okay. But I didn’t want that to happen to me in Armenia, and despite being a
bit nervous at first, I adapted and ended up loving it.
And through this I learned about being truly independent. Honestly, being in such a different
place than America was scary at first. I didn’t know the language, and that in itself, made me feel
nervous and isolated. But I learned to step out of my comfort zone and try things even if I didn’t
feel completely sure of myself. Whether it was signing up for different adventures, walking
around alone and getting a little lost, or trying to navigate buying things on my own withsomeone who I couldn’t communicate with, everything took more courage to do than at homein the US. And I grew a lot through that, and also learned about communication in general.
And even further, I realized that we are in control of our own happiness to some extent. Sure,other things influence it, but if you want to see the bad in something and be miserable, no one
will be able to stop you. But if you try to be positive and find the good in your experiences, youwill be ten times happier. There were things I did not like about Armenia and Yerevan, but I
didn’t let that stop me from having an amazing summer and a life-changing experience.

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Cory Spranger
Hong Kong SAR, China
Integrated Business and Engineering
Finance

Hutchison Port Holdings
Commercial Development Intern

Hutchison Port Holdings is part of a larger conglomerate which operates many business in Asia. HPHis the world leader in port operations globally by volume and has a lot of larger industry players asclients. The Commercial Department at HPH performs two major functions: market
analysis/research and establishing/building upon important client relationships. My role at HPH wasas Commercial Development intern and in that capacity I completed one major internship-longproject, data-centric ad-hoc tasks, and other functions like the Daily Market News. In addition tothis was a social aspect of the job both internal to the company and external. This involved
networking with co-workers and forming relationships with clients, sometimes outside of work
hours. My major project was a comprehensive study of the Intra-Asian trade lane. I looked to seekout the defining characteristics of this trade lane as well as define what major trends are currently inplace as it relates to HPH. Throughout the process of doing this, I created a fact sheet which waseasily digestible and introduced Intra-Asian trade to anyone who was looking to learn more about it.
Finally, I created a PowerPoint to go over this data and look deeper into qualitative aspects of the
trade as well as explain trends.

View from a paddle board off ofCheung Chau Island

A selfie of all the Lehigh Hong Kong interns infront of a waterfall at Sheung Luk

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Cory Spranger
Hong Kong SAR, China

View off of the Wilson’s Trail in Hong
Kong

A quay crane at Terminal 4 in Hong Kong

I can say with certainty that I gained a great deal from my experiences in Hong Kong. These experiences
have been benefitted me personally, professionally and academically in ways I would’ve never previously
imagined. Personally, I think immersing myself in another culture has been an enlightening experience,
especially when you are able to fully commit to the process. Hong Kong, being a very Western-friendly
place already made it easy to do just that. Hong Kong actually has quite a bit to offer, even outside ofwhat you’d expect from a large city. I was quite surprised to realize just how accessible all the islands
around Hong Kong were as well as how much green space and mountains surrounded the area. Some of
my favorite memories are actually from hiking, going swimming or getting amazing seafood at these partsof Hong Kong. Even just the experience of moving to a new location and learning your way around,finding new stores and restaurants to go to was very gratifying. Professionally, I learned quite a bit aswell. HPH takes their internship program seriously and it shows as they were able to anticipate the typesof things an intern in my position would appreciate. My full project was extremely detailed and I had agreat mentor at HPH help me all along the way. I was very impressed HPH for having the ability to do this– especially since I had no prior experience in the transportation industry previously. I also gained a lot of
specialized skills and knowledge as a result of going through these processes. For example, one of theseincluded the extensive use of Excel and databases in order to extrapolate data relevant to whatever it is
you may be researching. As a result of this entire experience, I have definitely matured, made a host of
new friends, and gotten to the see world just a little bit differently. It allows one to take their own
culture out of the equation when perceiving new things and frankly is a once in a lifetime experience.

68Evyn Tarvydas
China
P.C. Rossin College of Engineeringand Applied Science
Materials Science

Bracalente Manufacturing Group
Quality Intern

Bracalente Manufacturing Group (BMG) is a family owned and operated manufacturing
plant founded in 1950 in Trumbauersville, PA. Their focus is machining precise high quality
metal parts for their clients. Recently BMG has opened a branch in China, Bracalante Metals
Products (BMP). This allows for BMG to compete globally with other manufacturing plants
while retaining the high quality of service they have become know for in America.
I worked at BMP as a quality engineer. I spent the summer learning how a quality
department of a company works. From creating pareto charts to analyze which parts areloosing the most money from being scraped, to learning the process of making sure that a
new part holds up to the tolerances specified by the client.

Bracalente Metals Products
manufacturing plant in China

Waterfall found while hiking
through the mountains

69Evyn Tarvydas
China

Ancient temple found hiking
through the mountains

Rafting down a riverThis experience has helped me grow personally and professionally. Being born and raised in the
United States with very little international experience, living in a country that has such a
different culture was a truly eye opening experience. I was able to see how a company based in
China operates and compare it to companies in America. I learned a great deal about the
Chinese culture from conversations with people in the company, those that spoke English, andwas able to share much about the American culture with them as well.
The largest challenge I faced while in China was communication. I embarked on this trip withvery minimal knowledge of the Chinese language and very few people in the town I lived in
spoke English. It made communication difficult but not impossible, it would often just take sometime and the help of a translator.

I was lucky enough to be invited along with the company on a weekend trip on one of my firstweekends there. We went to the mountains of China where we spend a day rafting down a riverand then hiking through the mountains the next day. Being able to do this showed me manydifferent sides of China. In my short time there I was able to see a major city, Shanghai, live in asmall developing town, Fenhu, and travel to the mountains. Overall the experience was
enjoyable and something I’d never thought I’d be able to do, thanks again to Mr. Iacocca andLehigh for making this experience possible.

70Allon Vitenson
Georgia
College of Business and Economics
Accounting and BIS

TBSC Consulting
Business Development Intern

TBSC Consulting is a boutique management consulting firm located in Tbilisi, Georgia’s
capital city. One of the few professional services firms located in Georgia, TBSC Consulting
has worked on a variety of different projects for some of Georgia’s largest corporations,International Financial Institutions, and NGO’s. During the internship, I worked on a multipleof projects ranging from Real Estate market research to strategic consulting for a Georgiancharity organization. All International Interns at TBSC Consulting are paired with a Georgian
intern, who acts as an Georgian language and culture ambassador. The two interns form ateam to complete all assigned projects.

Sitting high up in the Caucasus
Mountains
Kazbegi, Georgia

Taking a group picture with some of myco-workers on my last day of work
Tbilisi, Georgia

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Allon Vitenson
Georgia

Standing on The Bridge of Peace, over the
Mtkvari River
Tbilisi, Georgia

Posing by the Vardzia ruins, a cavemonastery originally built in the 12th
century
Vardzia, Georgia

Interning at TBSC Consulting and living in Georgia for the summer helped me develop in many
ways, both personally and professionally. As someone who wants to pursue a career in
consulting, working on projects at TBSC gave me valuable experience and insight into the field.
Gaining work experience in another country was especially helpful , given that I hope to work on
assignments in many different countries during my career. Learning how to adapt to a culture so
starkly different from my own was a great lesson I hope to carry over to my future career.
Additionally, gaining experience in consulting and observing how business practices differ in the
US and Georgia helped me shape and further develop myself.
Spending the summer in Georgia and living with a host family allowed me to immerse myself
into Georgian culture. By getting to know the local people and culture, and by exploring various
regions of the country, I was exposed to a culture which I had known little about prior to thisexperience. The combination of gaining work experience and living in a foreign country gave me
new perspectives and helped me develop personally, as it was unlike any experience I had had
before.

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Evan Vomund
Kyrgyzstan
P.C. Rossin College of Engineeringand Applied Science
Computer Engineering

Kelechek HealthProm
InternKelechek, an NGO which was founded in 2009, helps aid parents of disabled children in Kygryzstan.
Kyrgyz society sees disabled children as burdens and a shame upon their families, leading them tobe placed in orphanages where they are often taken advantage of and pushed into sex trafficking.
For example, in 2013 Kelechek helped close and redistribute the children of the Pokrovskij
Orphanage where over 5 children had died due to ignorance, violence and hunger. Kelechek hopes
to change the culture so that people begin to see these children as beautiful and unique humanbeings who should have the same right to a prosperous life as anyone else.
Kelechek HealthProm does this in many ways, including counseling and financial support for parents.
However, as an intern I was put in charge of fundraising to install inclusive playgrounds which bringdisabled children together where they can interact and play just as normal children have for years.
In order to raise this money, I used a crowd founding site to raise funds from all over the world.

A Kyrgyz man herds his sheep in themountains above Lake Issyk Kul

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Evan Vomund
Kyrgyzstan

Tash Rabat, an old stop along the silkroad

Kyrgyz nomadic families still live in Yurtas

Taking part in an internship in a county like Kyrgyzstan built me greatly as a person. Kyrgyzstan is anespecially interesting place to visit due to all the generalizations we tend to draw about it and the otherpast soviet countries. Influenced by its soviet roots, history of nomads, and the silk road, Kyrgyzstan
adopts a culture and prospective that is far different from our own. Much of the country prioritizes asimple life based around the family, while places like Bishkek seem to have a culture of flaunting ones
wealth, characteristic of their emergence as a capitalist economy.
By involving myself in such a culture, I learned to work well with others who are very different frommyself; people who often didn’t even speak my language. I gained a new perspective on what culturesand communities are, and why different habits and traditions are so important to individuals in different
cultures. My host family was very traditional, practicing Kyrgyz traditions like food and music, as well as
Muslim traditions, such as fasting and prayer. They welcomed me with open arms to share theirtraditions, and were always eager to discuss their ideas. Although some of their ideas about society
seemed very extreme such as their perception of gender roles, I enjoyed hearing about such a different
prospective.
I especially enjoyed the time I got to travel with my co workers to visit families of disabled children allover the country. This gave me an authentic cultural experience in both Southern Kyrgyzstan, with its
Persian influence and Middle Eastern feel, and in Central and Northern Kyrgyzstan, where citizens still
participate in a nomadic lifestyle. One thing I learned through this experience was how fortunate I am tohave things like education and infrastructure. One family I stayed with desperately wanted a book orother English writing to help their daughter learn English so she could travel and play music around theworld.
This experience went as far as changing my values, including what I view as important in life. I am
inspired by the many people I met who worked to make a difference and help those like disabled children
who cannot help themselves. In the end, I view myself as a much more cultured, mature, andunderstanding person than before my internship.

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Madeleine Wescott
Moldova
IDEAS
Industrial Engineering /Product Design

Hospice Angelus
Fundraising AssistantI was responsible for editing the English portion of Hospice’s website, as well as assisting in
the maintenance of the social media sites including Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook.
Additionally, because of my background with programs such as Adobe Illustrator andPhotoshop, I was able to assist in the designing of the new donation boxes, as well as
newsletter formats, and webpage setups.
I also helped at all the Hospice charity events. I would keep score or assist at the door forour monthly Trivia Night and our “Fashion for Action” event.

Our office at Hospice Angelus consisted of our director,
Raluca , as well as five fundraising assistants. We all
shared a central table to allow for easy communication
between our close-knit team!

Our Hospice team at our monthly quiz night!

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Madeleine Wescott
Moldova

Outside work functions were a large part of myinternship at Hospice. We often had social
gatherings, lunches, and barbecues that really
fostered communication within our team.

Ana and Anna (a very common name in Moldova)
requested I take this photo for my blog! Once theyfound out that I enjoyed writing, I ended up doing
short pieces for Hospice publications.

I could go on and on about the value I derived from this experience.
From the internship alone I developed confidence in my professional abilities, especiallycommunication. In this foreign environment, I had to be cautious with cultural norms and learn
about how to function efficiently with a team of foreigners in this non-American officeenvironment. I developed patience and understanding in regards to how sometimes a different
culture creates an entirely different mindset. I also learned that when it comes down to it,
people are not all that different. I surprised myself when I was able to create some truly lasting
relationships in Moldova with one of my coworkers becoming one of my closest friends.
This experience opened a whole world of new and interesting people. I think the greatest value
for me came from the connections I made with others. Through these connections, throughlearning about these new foreign friend’s families, culture, childhoods, villages, ideas, problems,and aspirations, I was able to learn a great deal more about myself.
It took me one application, an eleven hour flight, and two months, but the value I gained fromthis experience is truly priceless. I am more confident, professional, open-minded, lighthearted,adventurous, and worldly from my experience abroad.

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Simon Wong
KosovoCollege of Arts and Science
Economics

Kosovo American Education FundInternKosovo American Education Fund (KAEF), was created by American Councils with funding given by
the NGO, Kosovo Business Finance Fund, which was established by USAID. The goal of theorganization is to send students from Kosovo to the US in order for them to receive master’s
degrees so that they can return with the knowledge they've gained and implement it in order tobetter business development and infrastructure in Kosovo. My responsibilities as an intern primarily
comprised of assisting other program managers with administrative work, making phone calls, andpitching fund raising ideas. As well as interning for KAEF, I worked simultaneously with the partnerorganization, Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES). Similar to KAEF, YES provides fundingfor Kosovar students to spend a year of high school in the United States. I assisted with the returning
students’ re-entry into Kosovo as well as assisted in filling out paper work for upcoming exchange
students.

Re-entry orientation with Kennedy-Lugar
Youth Exchange and Study (YES)
students returning from the states

The Kosovo American
Education Fund staff and I

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Simon Wong
KosovoKosovars are Albanians and thisis the Albanian flag. Forever
kuq e zi (red and black)

Soaking up Albanian culture

Going to Kosovo was an opportunity that I had the pleasure of having and I did in fact make themost of my experience there. From the moment I landed, my mind had been set on learning theAlbanian language. I was set on learning the everyday lifestyles of Kosovars and their culture.
Within my two months spent in Kosovo, I learned a surprisingly good amount of Albanian withina short period of time. I was able to greet people, say goodbyes, order at restaurants, and itcame to a point where although I couldn’t speak Albanian fluently, I was able to understandwhat people were saying. People were impressed by my ability to pick up the language and they
were equally as pleased about my interest in immersing myself with as much of their culture as
possible. I befriended locals, dined on local favorites, discussed and learned about their politics
and economy, and even attended concerts of famous Albanian popstars. One of my greatest
accomplishments here is understanding how ambition and hard work goes a long way. It wasdue to my ambition and self motivation to put in the time and effort to learn the language andabout the life and culture of Kosovars that made this an experience of a life time. However, thegreatest lesson I have learned from this experience is that people, no matter where they are
from, are all the same. Our cultures might differ from one another’s, but deep down to the coreof it all, it isn’t about what we are as people- it’s about who we are as people. My adventure in
Kosovo helped in my personal development. I’ve learned to keep an open mind to try new thingsand meet new people, to let different experiences and different opinions guide not what I want
to be, but who I want to be, and I’ve learned to live for the future, but live in the moment. In
essence I have made Kosovo a very important part of my life.

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Sarah Wu
BermudaCollege of Arts and Sciences
Biology and English

BIOS
Microbial Observatory Intern

The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS), founded in 1903, is a non-profit organizationthat focuses on marine science research and education. I was a part of the Microbial
Observatory Lab under Rachel Parsons. My particular project falls into the umbrella category of
Ocean Acidification which, as the name suggests, involves the decrease of the pH of Earth’s
oceans. This is caused by most notably, an increased uptake of carbon dioxide by the ocean.
In particular, my project aims to aid in the research of Ocean Acidification by studying some ofthe differences between the surface water of open ocean and reef waters, specifically the
microbial composition. This may prove helpful because previous literature looked at thechanges in pH and calcium carbonate saturation in open ocean water instead of the reef water
systems themselves. Having a better idea of the differences between open water and reefwater systems may then allow other scientists to have a better idea of the true effects of thechanges in pH and calcium carbonate levels to the reefs. We were able to accomplish throughepifluourescent microscopy and terminal restriction fragment length polymorphism (TRFLP).

Waterfront view from Wright Hall, BIOS

A frame of the research vessel Atlantic Explorer
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Sarah Wu
BermudaSunken wreckage near
Nonsuch Island

Rare Bermuda Petrel (Cahow)
resting in artificial nest

Working at BIOS, my goal was to experience and to just immerse myself in the research
environment. Having nearly no background in marine biology before this, I was really eager tolearn and experience anything that I was given the opportunity to do. More specifically whileworking with Rachel, I wanted to familiarize myself with the many techniques and protocols
typical of a microbial lab which, prior to this experience, was restricted to a core biology lab class
where I may have done a complete T-RFLP in a group of four students once.
Now at the end of my internship I’m proud to say that in these two months, I am confident in
my ability to work in a professional lab environment and able to carry out various techniques
and tasks typical of such an environment. I really think that my internship at BIOS was an
excellent experience that provided me with many skills that I will need should I consider acareer in research.

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Huan Xie
India
P.C. Rossin College of Engineeringand Applied Science
Civil Engineering

VIVA Group
Analyst Intern

VIVA Group is a diversified group who mainly deal with construction business but also homefinance, hospitality, education and retails. It is located in Virar-Vasai area which is about 70
km from the downtown of Mumbai.
As a Civil engineer, I worked in VIVA as a construction analyst and we designed several
different house lay outs for a local plant, in order to make the living condition more
affordable and sustainable. Besides, we visited a lot of architects and structural orenvironmental engineers who offered numerous suggestions for our design.

Our boss Mehul Thakur and secretary
Hetal Shah Pandit in the office.

With VIVA Group colleagues in VIVA city.

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Huan Xie
India

With one of the most famous
cricket players in the world –Sachin Tendulkar, who is a really
important friend of our boss.

VIVA group with George Washington
University presentation of businessevaluation

Professionally, this internship gave me a broad view of how a company design a building
practically and make it work as a final construction. There are far more than paper works or
textbooks as we learned in class. More importantly, I have to think how to make it more
economical and affordable for real uses. And doing a real construction is pretty different fromdoing a project on campus, because the criteria and requirements are always different due tothe local conditions and clients. Moreover, I learned much basic knowledge for a civil engineer
as a sophomore, which is really helpful to my junior courses right now.
Personally, this trip is unbelievable because VIVA Group treated us so well because of their
hospitality. I think this will be one of the best internship programs in Lehigh because VIVA Groupis really a special company who pays attention to business and personal relationship much andhas a great bonding with partners and clients. We even visited a lot of friends of our boss during
the weekend who shared their precious experience of all kinds of things which you will never
have in another internship. And we travelled around India for another two weeks which makes
me never forget this amazing country.

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Diana Yeh
BermudaCollege of Arts and Sciences

Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences

BiologyInternThe Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) is a lead research institution with worldclass faculty in various aspects of marine science. It has a large intern group every summer
and also has classes that occur throughout.
Here, I worked on a team that did research on the mesophotic coral ecosystems. Together,
we deployed the baited remote underwater video stations (BRUVS) that capture footage ofthe different fish communities that live in the benthos of the mesophotic zone of the ocean.
For my specific project, I worked on finding indicator species for specific habitats and fish
communities in various sites all around Bermuda. The purpose of this is to develop
methodology to find the indicator species for the shallow reef habitats and that will
eventually be used on the mesophotic benthic habitats as well.

Sunset at Whalebone Bay

Deploying BRUVS with my research team83

Diana Yeh
BermudaWorking on my final project

Lionfish Tournament hosted by
BIOS. Here, Cory is measuring thelionfish’s length and weight.

Before coming to BIOS, I really wanted to gain research experience outside of Lehigh University
since I’ve only really been exposed to microbiological and bacterial research done by myprofessors. Additionally, I wanted to learn about what other types of research is done at otherinstitutions. BIOS seemed like a great option because there aren’t many marine science research
opportunities at Lehigh.
My internship has taught me many things such as research skills , time management, and public
speaking. I learned so much about marine science, ocean health, and fish ecology. This a huge
field and definitely imperative to research in order to help aid the impacts of global warming. I
learned and applied research skills that many students do not get in any classes. I was able toconduct my own research project This experience has challenged me academically and has
definitely helped me if I decide to go into research as a career path and even back at university.
BIOS is a great institution and has a lot to offer many students and researchers.

84Angela Young
KosovoCollege of Business and Economics
Marketing

3CIS
Telecommunications Intern

The Iacocca International Internship in Kosovo was organized primarily through American
Councils; however, rather than interning there I interned at 3CIS, a telecommunications
company. 3CIS was established in November 2008, coinciding with Kosovo’s newly foundindependence. The current mission of 3CIS is to provide network support to various clientsthat specialize in telecommunications. The company works with large carriers such as
Verizon and AT&T by providing 3G consultancy and integration services.
During my time there I was given the task of improving bottom up and top down
communication through the 3CIS Intranet, the company’s employee portal. I enhanced thecurrent Intranet system by adding new features that improved internal communication
between management and employees as well as between employees themselves. In
improving the Intranet, the ultimate goal was to increase employee engagement, build
stronger teams, share more information within the company, and overall improve employee
morale. I conducted research and compiled the information I discovered into reports given
to higher management.

The main floor at 3CIS I worked on

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Angela Young
KosovoPrizren, Kosovo

Overlooking Pristina fromthe top of the Mother Teresa
CathedralMy time in Kosovo was extremely transformative to say the least. Throughout my
8 week stay I developed more as a person than I have in my entire life. It was myfirst experience leaving the country and being fully immersed in a culture that is sodifferent from the American culture I am accustomed to. Being surrounded by
Albanians and observing their lifestyles made me question the credibility of theAmerican routine that so many individuals believe is the only way to live.
Furthermore, living in a country in which over 90% of the population is Muslim
gave me a once in a lifetime chance to experience a religion entirely different frommy own. I always thought of myself as an open-minded person but after being
immersed in the Muslim and Albanian cultures my views developed further.
Through this experience I became much more independent and developed a senseof responsibility and confidence that I did not realize I was missing before. Overall,this experience exceeded all of my expectations and I would highly recommend toothers to seek out similar experiences. I know that I am now equipped to adapt toany obstacles I may encounter in life and I know this internship will have a positive
impact on my future career endeavors.

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Shannon Cassidy
Cambodia
College of Arts and Sciences

Caring For Cambodia

Global Studies / Political Science

Volunteer Coordinator/
Digital Media Intern

Caring For Cambodia (CFC) is an educational NGO working in the underserved community surrounding the cityof Siem Reap, home of the largest religious monument in the world, Angkor Wat. Though Cambodia has a dark
history of genocide and political upheaval, this organization is working to improve the lives of the next
generation by providing them comprehensive education for the community as well as support and resources
for the families of their students. During my time in Siem Reap, I assisted in planning an event at the Park
Hyatt’s Glasshouse Cafe, partnering with local businesses and NGOs for donations in the raffle for the event
and also worked toward fostering stronger relationships with key community members as well as spreadawareness about what kinds of programs CFC does. I also acted as a point person for the volunteers for theMake a Difference (MAD) groups who visit to volunteer at CFC schools and learn more about what they can doto help CFC accomplish their goals. I also created evolving documents that the volunteer coordinators can use
as a guideline to their school tours and best practices as well as create comprehensive volunteer packets thatwill educate visitors of all ages about CFC and its programs. Additionally, I worked with GoPro for a Cause tohelp facilitate their new partnership with Caring for Cambodia. I trained two exceptional students as well as
the staff that will be helping with the project on how to use the cameras and how to create meaningful andbeautiful content on their donated GoPro cameras. Lastly, I left them with a comprehensive guide to thecameras and equipment, describing what settings to use for different filming situations and what each setting
does to each shot.

Here is a group of eighth grade students CFC
featured in a Herogram thank you video that
we created to thank a generous donor for aclassroom full of new laptops!

Angkor Wat Temple at Sunrise

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Shannon Cassidy
Cambodia

Ziplining above the trees in the Angkor
Wat temple complex

Here is a retired working elephant at
Elephant Valley Project in Mondulkiri
Province taking a nice mud bath

The time I have spent working with Caring for Cambodia has helped me to grow personally andprofessionally more than I could have ever conceived of before I left. I grew so close to the staff
members I had the privilege of working with and learned how they have overcome so, so many
challenges in the face of the genocide that tore through the country not so long ago. This
experience has helped me to contextualize sustainable development and politics that I havespent my last four years studying. Being completely immersed in an unfamiliar culture and place,
I found myself stretched to the limits of what I believed I was capable of. I also got to use mylove of photography and creativity to develop lessons and a framework for the GoPro for a Causeproject. I got to spend so much quality time with CFC staff and students in this initiative andreally get to know their personal stories so that I could help them tell it. I got to see the world
through their eyes and learn what they value and what happens after the last school bell rings. I
think more than anything, I appreciate the warmth and optimism that Cambodia embodies inthings like art and traditional dance, but also in the glowing smiles of everyone I encountered in
my time there.

88Jeevan Jain-Cocks
Cambodia
P.C. Rossin College of Engineeringand Applied Science
Industrial and Systems Engineering

Caring for Cambodia
IT Summer Intern

Caring for Cambodia is an educational nonprofit based in Siem Reap, Cambodia. They run
21 schools in an effort to provide a good education to underprivileged Cambodian children.
My project involved a database built by a Lehigh team led by Professor Ron Crane. I worked
with the IT staff on the ground in Siem Reap to establish a good understanding of thedatabase, and then together we ran training programs for the CFC management staff. The
goal of the project was to have made a sustainable change in how data was recorded. The
database will be deployed organization wide in the next couple months. On top of thatproject, I also worked on some other small projects, including some graphic design.

A training module at Aranh High Schoolin Siem Reap where management staff
learned how to use the database.

Bayon temple in the Angkor Wat
Complex, Siem Reap, Cambodia.
89Jeevan Jain-Cocks
Cambodia

The Sanctuary of Truth, from aweekend trip to Pattaya, Thailand.

A picture from a wedding
where we were lucky enoughto be the groomsmen.

There are many things that I think I have gained in the last 2 months. First, professionally, I thinkthat I have gained an ability to connect with many different types of people and work with themregardless of language barrier or any other type of barrier that there may be. I gained anunderstanding of how people of different cultures do their work and interact with coworkers,
and I learned to put aside what I was comfortable with and learn their behavior to be able tocommunicate with them. I also realized that the people working for CFC (Caring for Cambodia)
did so not because of the paycheck, but they did it because they genuinely believed in the cause,and I realized that I wanted to be able to believe in my work as much as they did, which brings
me to the personal development aspect of my trip.
Working with CFC staff made me realize that if I found something that I loved to do as much as
they loved the work that they were doing, it would never feel like work to me. They cheerfully
put in full days of work, stayed late, and worked alone at night so that they could get projects
done early. Apart from that, I was able to travel on weekends and a little after my internship,
and through traveling alone as well as just living in another country, I found that I was more
confident and ready to take on challenges without being afraid of failing. Running into problems
during traveling can be stressful, but by staying calm and looking at options, I realized that any
situation could be worked out. These past two months have been an amazing adventure for me,
and I feel that I have really grown from the different people I met/worked with, and all theexperiences that I had.

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Santiago Martinez
Cambodia
College of Education
Educational Leadership (M.Ed)

Caring For Cambodia
Gender Equity Intern

Caring for Cambodia is an NGO that works out of Siem Reap, Cambodia and closely with government
schools. Their goal is to secure a better, brighter future for the children of Cambodia througheducation by building schools that stand up to world-class standards. They invest in their teaching
staff, by training and empowering them to be mentors. CFC has over 15 programs, one of them
being Gender Equity that is run under Sivaing Suos who is the senior program manager. This
program ensures that both male and female students can achieve their full potential. There havebeen kids dropping out for a variety of reason. CFC knows that there are many resources available in
Cambodia and thought of a way we can bring these resources together in one place where they caneasily be accessible. That’s when my project came into play. I was able to finish a resource book thatlinks all the trusted resources to the staff and students of CFC schools. There were over 150
resources that Sivaing and I put together including universities, NGOs, and other trusted
organizations.

I had to get to know what CFC was about
before I could dive into my project.

Our interns in Siem Reap

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Santiago Martinez
Cambodia

Around Cambodia, this type of monkey
is quite common. He’s posing with the
Lehigh flag in the backFeeding Mangos to the elephantin the Angkor Wat temples

Through out my time in Cambodia, I was put in situations that made me develop in different
ways. Personally, the kind of people I met has shaped the way I go on thinking about the future.
Being on the other side of the world has opened my eyes to the many other ways of living, notnecessarily having to live in USA. I also noticed how travellers normally have unique stories andways of thinking that make you think bigger.
One of the reasons that I wanted to travel was to find other interest of mine since I thought mycurrent passion might have an end to it. After I became friends with the author of the bestselling book, How to Retire in 12 months While Doing What You Love, she and her husband wereable to open my eyes. Initially, I wasn’t aware of all the options but now I know that I am able tocontinue doing what I love and have different ways on how I can go further into it.
Professionally, I knew that I had a deadline to the project. Yet I knew that I had to learn about
the culture before I could start. I had to plan my timeline and adjust it while I was there. I had touse/develop skills such as self-control, time management, socialization, and much more. I had togrow as an individual in a variety of ways. I now see the world through much different set of eyesand could see how this will be helping me in the future.

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Linda Nguyen
Cambodia
College of Arts and Sciences
Behavioral Neuroscience

Caring for Cambodia
ESL Intern

Caring for Cambodia (CFC) is a non-profit organization based in Siem Reap,
Cambodia founded by Jamie Amelio in 2003. CFC’s mission is to provide
children of Cambodia with a well-rounded education. CFC now manages 21
schools, ranging from primary to high school, with more than 4,000 students in
attendance.
As an ESL intern for CFC, my job was to create a year long pilot curriculum toteach English as a second language to grade 2 students.

Students volunteer to go to the front of
the classroom to read their story to theirclassmates.

Students practice writing letters on minichalkboards.

93Linda Nguyen
Cambodia

CFC interns taking a tour of Angkor Wat.

Interns as bridesmaids and groomsmen ina traditional Khmer wedding.

My trip to Cambodia provided an opportunity for me to help the staff and students
of Caring for Cambodia. Seeing first-hand the passion and enjoyment for learningfrom the students in the classrooms made my work feel very worthwhile. I was
also able to learn more about myself. By stepping out of my comfort zone, I wasable to fully immerse myself in the Cambodian culture. I got to connect with many
people in Cambodia who I now happily call colleagues and friends.

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Sarah Dudney
China
P.C. Rossin College ofEngineering and Applied Science
Civil Engineering

USTC
Research Assistant

My research attachment took place at the University of Science and Technology of China, amember of China’s Ivy League, the C9. At USTC, I was introduced to a new, yet interesting
and relevant topic, fire propagation. My time was spent at the State Key Laboratory of Fire
Science (SKLFS), one of over 300 nationally funded laboratories, and the only laboratory in
China dedicated to field of fire science. A portion of my time was spent conducting an
extensive literature review, where I educated myself on the numerous and complex
components that contribute to the behavior of fire spread. My remaining time was split
between learning data analysis programs and experimenting using the Combustion Wind
Tunnel. A previously-unexplored combination of uphill and downhill fire propagation wastested at varying wind speeds and slope angles. Results from the experimentation will help
to shed light on the combined effects of slope and wind on more realistic types of terrain,
aiming to improve fire prediction techniques and ultimately reduce the amount of fatalities
due to wildfires.

Playing (…experimenting) with fire at SKLFS

Close-up view of fire propagation.
Wind speed: 1 m/s, Angle: 10˚95Sarah Dudney
China

Exotic fruit for sale in Nanjingdelicious!

The Crew at Huangshan

Beans, t-shirts, and horns: three of the most memorable and distinct differences between our cultures.
Beans: the Chinese love their beans, especially the red bean. This legume can commonly be found at thebottom of drinks, stuffed in steamed buns, and as a flavor of ice cream.
T-shirts: the text was often quite comical, containing much more character than those common in the US.
Horns: the cars instrument, frequently played. The horn had a different connotation in China- it was not
an aggressive warning, but a friendly indication of where they were in relation to you.
These differences were obvious; what wasn’t as obvious were the similarities between us, thecharacteristics that unite us between languages, borders.
Hard work: my lab partners were incredibly hard working, often staying in the lab from 9 AM to 10 PM
Monday through Saturday (naps were common, though). The fact that these hours were commonplacegave me motivation to work harder and embrace this type of work ethic for my classes at Lehigh.
Hospitality: at USTC I was shown kindness on par with that of the South. My lab partners insisted ontreating us to local delicacies and showing us local gems during the weeknights; I hope that one day I canreturn the favor when they visit the US.
Curiosity: a desire to learn about my culture was consistently expressed by my lab partners. I returned
the feeling with a myriad of questions about student life in China. Often their answers were surprising; I
feel I matured through accepting and showing respect for those differences.
This experience has allowed me to embrace a new culture while still appreciating my own. I have learned
that traveling is more than similarities and differences; it is about the friendships created, the precious
memories formed, and responsibility to pay it forward so others can experience the joy of an adventure
like this.

96Braden Frigoletto
China
P.C. Rossin College of Engineeringand Applied Science
Mechanical Engineering

USTC
Research AssistantI worked as a research assistant at the University of Science and Technology (USTC) in Hefei,
China. USTC is one the best schools for engineering in China and is one of the most prolificresearch institutions in the country. I worked with two undergraduate students in the
Department of Mechanics on the failure modes of the octet-truss lattice material. My work
included; conducting a literary review, formulating predictions, using CAD software to model
octet-truss lattice material, learning FEA software and conducting simulations, 3D-printing
octet-truss models, and physically testing the printed models to validate predictions madeearlier. I worked about eight hours a day, five days a week in a lab of 15 people on campus.

Myself at my work station in the lab at
USTC working on a simulation I madeusing COMSOL software.

One of the 3D-printed models during ourphysical compression test using a WDW100 testing machine.

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Braden Frigoletto
China

Our group of four from Lehighby Swan Lake in Hefei, China.

Myself on top of Huangshan during
one of our weekend cultural trips.

On a professional and personal level this trip really helped me to grow. As my first researchexperience I learned a lot about the research process in general. I learned what the research
environment is like and what is expected. I learned how to communicate effectively with nonnative English speakers. I also learned some new CAD and FEA software skills that will be helpful
in the future. Working in China on my research project has helped me to figure out what I wantin my future career and its given me great insight on whether or not working abroad issomething I want to do. I worked closely with two other Chinese students and formed somegreat friendships with them and others in my lab.
During my trip I experienced first hand Chinese culture which has greatly broadened my world
view and respect for Chinese people. Our group of four from Lehigh became very close over thesix weeks and made memories we won’t forget anytime soon. I am very grateful I was able toparticipate in this program as it was truly an experience of a lifetime.

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J. Zachary Lentz
China
P.C. Rossin College of Engineeringand Applied Science
Materials Science and Engineering

USTC
Summer Research Intern

Over the summer of 2015, I did research at the University of Science and Technology of China(USTC). USTC is located in the city of Hefei, which is the capital of Anhui Province in the People’s
Republic of China. It is considered one of the best (top 5) universities in the country. I worked in the
School of Chemistry and Materials Science, under the guide and supervision of Professor Xiaojun Wu
and his research group. My research was focused on ab initio electronic properties simulations of 2D
materials and was composed of three distinct projects. I researched: (1) the structure and electronic
properties of MoS2 monolayers, (2) the strain-dependent magnetic properties of TaS2 monolayers,and (3) the structure of VS2 and VSe2 monolayers.

Me at my desk in the School ofChemistry and Materials Science

Me on the Great Wall of China

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China

The entrance to the School ofChemistry and Materials
Science, where I worked

The stairs on the way up to
the mausoleum of Dr. Sun YatSen, the father of modern
China

I gained extremely valuable experience both personally and professionally while at USTC, and in
China in general. It goes without saying that I got to experience a different culture, but myinternational experience prior to my internship was limited to one trip to the UK and France, andAsia has a totally different feel! The food, people, cities, and culture were unlike anything I had
conceived of. The language barrier was also impactful. In France and the UK, obviously, mosteveryone knows English. That’s not the case in China. That aspect of the trip really broadened
my perspective and gave me a sense of how lucky I am to be a native speaker of the businesslanguage of the world.
On the professional side, I got pretty lucky with what I was able to do. The research I did overthe summer was an extension of what I did the previous summer at Lehigh. The summer
research at Lehigh was the foundation, and at USTC I was able to build on that and do somepretty exciting work. I now feel like I am quite well prepared for a career in the “real world” andmuch more marketable. In conclusion, this experience gave me more than I had expected andvalue that I could not have obtained by any other means.

100Nick Reese
China
P.C. Rossin College of Engineering University of Science & Technology of China
and Applied Science
Civil Engineering
Research Intern

During my six weeks abroad, I worked at the University of Science and Technology of China. It is
located in Hefei, a city of 7.6 million people and the capital of the Anhui Province. A moderately
sized school, USTC hosts approximately 8,000 undergraduate and 9,000 graduate students. As for
my internship, I did research in the department of Modern Mechanics with Prof. Yong Ni and his
graduate students. My work involved analyzing the nanocomposition of a structural material andfinding a way to optimize that material’s mechanical properties through manipulation of thecomposition. All of my research and lab work was done theoretically and on a computer, as opposed
to live testing. A large part of the procedure was examining stress-strain relationships and shear-lag
models, both of which were essential to making progress. By the end of my six weeks in the lab, I
made a number of interesting and valuable findings.

Great Wall of China

Financial District of Shanghai from acrossthe river101

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China

With Prof. Yong Ni and his graduate
students

The four interns at Tiananmen SquareThis experience was nothing like anything I have ever done in my life. It gave me a chance to really see awhole different lifestyle and immerse myself in it for a short time. Upon arriving in China, I initially was
taken aback by the culture shock I faced. Every aspect of daily life that I was used to was no longer thesame – food, language, style, and even normal behavior in public were different from back home. After a
few days, though, the feeling of displacement went away and I was comfortable with my surroundings. I
actually came to like the cuisine over time and have missed some Chinese foods since coming back.
Among my favorite parts of this trip was the frequent travelling I did along with the other interns. Every
weekend, we visited a different city in China, with the highlights being Beijing, Shanghai, and Huangshan.
In just six weeks of being in the country, I feel as though I got to experience many variations of Chinese
life, particularly in getting to sample the local foods from each region that we visited.
Another valuable part of the trip was the friends I made while in China. Between my lab mates, ourChinese excursion tour guides, and other international students that were there, I met countless people
that I got along with and still have contact with now. In making these friends, I was able to learn about
their cultures and lifestyles as well as teach them about my own. The most meaningful experience fromthis trip, for me, was the connections I made with people of different backgrounds and upbringings.
All in all, my time in China gave me an experience unique from anything I have ever had or will have forthe rest of my life, both professionally and personally. My exposure to the lab setting was valuable forany future research I will do, and it gave me my first experience in that type of setting. I feel as though
the lessons I learned on how to conduct myself in that environment will be important once I get my firstjob. More importantly, I feel better off in life with the personal experience I gained by immersing myself
in a drastically different lifestyle with various types of people. Living in China for the time I did made me
appreciate many things that I have never even thought twice about back home. To sum it up, I believe I
simply have more knowledge of the world because of my experience in China.

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Kristen Mejia
Costa Rica
IDEAS

Osa Conservation Center
Forestry Intern

The Osa Conservation Center is a non-profit organization that focuses on preserving thebiodiversity of Costa Rica. With its highly dedicated and passionate team of workers, they
are able to run a beautiful conservation center. At the center one can do many things. One
could research primates, big cats and sea turtles. One could also work with the trees, orvolunteer at the center with their various projects. One could even conduct their own
research at the center itself. The center itself is an amazing facility and the beauty is
indescribable.

Walking on the Beach to getseeds for our tree sites!

Hanging around by the trees!

103Kristen Mejia
Costa Rica

This internship was the best decision that I have made. I have learned so much about myself andabout the person I am and who I want to become. Prior to Costa Rica I was not very confident in
my Spanish speaking abilities. I knew that going to Costa Rica and having to speak Spanish wasgoing to be a big change for myself. I knew that I would constantly be out of my comfort zone
and that it was going to be tough. I am so glad I took the chance. My Spanish has improved somuch throughout the trip and I am so much more confident in my Spanish speaking abilities.
Not only was I able to speak Spanish but I was also able to immerse myself in a culture unlike theAmerican one that I live in. Costa Rica’s pace of life is very slow. I am a fast paced person. I work
fast, I eat fast, I speak fast and I do everything quickly. While in Costa Rica, I learned how to truly
enjoy my time with others. I learned how to take a breather and how to enjoy my life for what it
is. I was surrounded by the forest and I was living in a very rural area. There weren’t many
people, I barely had wi-fi and the center was so beautiful. I was able to truly enjoy my time at
the Osa and I could not have asked for a better experience than the one I had this summer. The
people were so amazing and hospitable. I didn’t want to leave. It felt like I was leaving my family
behind.
I hope that one day I will be able to return to the conservation center and see my family again.
There are so many amazing things about the experience that I had. I am SO thankful to Lehighfor having these amazing programs for their students. Without Lehigh I would not have beenable to create a family in Costa Rica, feel so much more confident in my Spanish and feel evencloser to finding who I truly am.

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Dylan Morgenweck
Costa Rica
College of Arts and Sciences
Earth and Environmental Science

Osa Conservation
Forestry Intern

I worked for Osa Conservation, a non-profit organization located on the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica.
My job was to measure the growth of trees that were planted in 2013 and 2014 to assess growth
rates and survivability. These trees were native species planted in old pasture land in an effort toreclaim the forest that was cut down many years ago. There were 50 plots planted with 30 trees
averaging per plot. Once the measuring was completed, I needed to analyze the data to understandwhich species were growing best and how well the overall project was going. I created acomprehensive map of the planted area using ArcMap software, then I completed an assessment
report, which I submitted to my boss as my recommendation for how to improve the project in theupcoming years.

Admiring the forest of the Osa Peninsula.

A break during the workdaywith a coworker, Augustine.

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Dylan Morgenweck
Costa Rica

Sunset at the beach on the Osa Peninsula.

A critically endangered Pacific
Hawksbill sea turtle
encountered on a turtle patrol.

My internship helped me to experience how the work of a forester is done. I learned themethods employed to complete work in the field, and was able to integrate it with my existingscientific background. This has given me a great perspective on this career as I look forward to
my future. Working for a non-profit corporation has also given me an idea of the differences in
how different companies are run, and how a non-profit operates compared to a traditional
company. I also got a lot of perspective into how work is completed in different countries
compared to the method in the United States. This helped to prepare me for possible careers
across the globe, as I am comfortable with adapting to the work pace of others.
My experience also allowed me to meet a very diverse group of researchers at the biologicalstation at which I did most of my work. Volunteers and researchers from many parts of Europe
and the United States worked together for the common goal of the good of the organization.
We all integrated our work experience to complete the tasks we were assigned. This was avaluable way to again learn new methods of completing work, which helps to make me more
appealing to potential employers. I feel that my intern experience has greatly contributed to myprofessional development.

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Benjamin Shepherd
Costa Rica
College of Arts and Sciences

Los Cusingos Refugio Aves
Sustainable
Development Intern

Psychology

Organization and Position Description
The main organization I was assigned to work for was Los Cusingos, a bird
sanctuary/biological reserve located within the Alexander Skutch Biological Corridor in
Costa Rica. Made up of a series of forests, rivers, gardens and a museum that visitors arefree to explore upon paying an entrance fee. Research is also conducted there. As an internof this organization, I had various responsibilities. First and foremost, I was to continue an
ongoing research study by measuring water quality in each of the rivers that ran through thearea with a special device that allowed us to read and record pH, specific conductance,
dissolved oxygen, and turbidity levels. Secondly, I worked to maintain the place by cleaning
the trails, the gardens and the museum throughout the week (ex. sweeping, dusting, raking,weeding, etc.). Thirdly, we were responsible for creating our own project, for which weconstruct a sturdy net that we used to collect insects from each river and identify whatever
macroinvertebrates we found using the “Biotic Index” as yet another way to measure water
quality, since some macroinvertebrates are more sensitive to pollution/contaminated water
than others.

Me searching for
macroinvertebrates from asediment sample that was takenfrom one of the rivers.

Melody, my fellow intern,recording data for logging of the
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Costa Rica

Me and my wonderful hostfamily, minus the dad, who had
to leave early for work that day.

Me and the rest of the interns andDr. Don Morris drinking fresh
coconut water after a hard day’s
work on the farm.

Value Derived from the Experience
I had never before done an internship, and I had never been to Costa Rica. So being an intern in
Costa Rica was a completely new experience for me that I am so grateful to have had this pastsummer. Through the work I did, the people I talked to and the many places I was able to visit, I
managed to try so many new things and learn so much while I was there. The environmental
work was not something I had ever done before. Since my major is Psychology, I had not beenpreviously trained to do any of it, but I learned -- and that was an experience in itself. It taughtme that anyone can learn to do anything and do it well when there is motivation and a will tocarry out such goals. My motivation was to be a hardworking, reliable intern that my coworkers
and my fellow intern could count on, and I proved to myself I could do it. My second major in
Spanish definitely came in handy, however, as well as my Puerto Rican heritage, as I was able tocommunicate easily with the people who lived there, the Costa Ricans, all of which were sofriendly, warm and welcoming. Never will I forget how welcoming they were of me as an
outsider and I will try to follow by example by treating others the same way no matter who they
are or where they come from. In such a short time, they became my friends, especially thefamilies that we lived with. I also felt for the first time what it is like to truly be needed.
Countless times my Spanish came in handy, since most Costa Ricans we came across spoke little
to no English. Both at work, at home and during the weekend when my fellow intern and I would
travel, I found myself working as a translator so that my fellow intern could communicate withpeople and vice-versa -- and I loved the feeling. It also made me appreciate the gift of language,or rather the importance of learning a second language. If it was not for one of us being able tospeak the native language, I am positive our experience would have been a lot different, lessrich, and I will forever cherish my Spanish for that reason and continue fostering it so that it may
grow and get better for future use in both my future career as a bilingual Psychologist and in mypersonal life.

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Melody Walthers
Costa Rica
P.C. Rossin College of Engineeringand Applied Science
Environmental Engineering

Los Cusingos Refugio Aves
Water Analysis Intern

Los Cusingos is a bird sanctuary where visitors can enjoy petro-glyphs, nature trails, visits to
the House of Dr. Skutch (a naturalist), and bird watching tours (a popular activity among
visitors). Los Cusingos is home to many flora and fauna such as whitefaced capuchinmonkeys, agoutis, and birds like cusingos, tanagers, hummingbirds, and honeycreepers.
The Peñas Blancas River and four other streams run through the property. Our job was tosample the water quality with a water probe, called a Manta, which provided information
about the turbidity, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, pH, and temperature of the water
source. Although continuous testing could not be performed, the river was tested 3
days/week, 2x/day over the span of six weeks. Obtaining data about how water quality
variables fluctuate, even within the span of only six weeks, is valuable. The results canprovide a baseline of data against which the impact of development or reforestation can beassessed with respect to water quality

Enjoying some fresh coconut water after
helping plant trees at the Osa Verde farm.

The Rio Grande: largest and closest
river on the Los Cusingos property.

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Melody Walthers
Costa Rica

Palms on a morning turtle
patrol in the Osa Conservation.

Mini irrigation system growing
food for the Osa conservation.

As my first time out of the country and having little to no Spanish I was a bit nervous (but very excited).
My first day in the country was a bit of a shock seeing all the signs and hearing all conversations in
Spanish, but I would spend free time with my host family practicing my Spanish so that went from zero
Spanish to being able to understand most of what they were saying. I really think no matter where youcome from, to get the most of a culture you have to put in the effort to really try and communicate to
get the whole perspective. I was also very grateful to have such a wonderful and loving family whotaught me that love is not bound to language and I’m going to miss them so much! Another small
personal victory for me was that I had never flown before and I was terrified to, but having thisinternship has made me get over my fear and has truly opened up with rest of the world to me (nothing
I ever considered doing one day).
Although Costa Rica has taught me that I probably won’t become a Spanish teacher anytime soon it has
reaffirmed that I’m going into a field of work that I know I’m going to love. Despite our main instrument,
the Manta, malfunctioning and unable to complete our data I learned that you have to be prepared foranything while working in the field-and sometimes things just don’t go your way. Our coworkers foundother projects for us that allowed us to go exploring in the jungle or along rivers. I was living a real life
Indiana Jones movie! The staff at Los Cusingos are a small group, but I got to know them very well andwithout them I wouldn’t have learned so much about the many flora and fauna there.
Before I left I knew that “Pura Vida” was a phrase in Costa Rica that means “pure life” but I thought it
was just a catchphrase. After experiencing the country myself I realized that it is truly a way of life for
the Ticos (Costa Ricans). They are down-to-earth and live very simple and happy lives that contrast to
the stressed, fast paced lives we have in the U.S.A. I plan on going back and maybe even retiring there
one day. It was truly the experience of a lifetime and I’m excited that my future career can bring me toamazing places like this one day!

110Morgan Coonrad
Czech RepublicCollege of Arts and Sciences
Psychology

Campaign for Social Inclusion
International Connections Intern

I worked for Slovo21, a nongovernmental nonprofit company geared towards minimizing the social
exclusion of Romani people in the Czech Republic. They offer programs that educate Romani people
on a wide range of topics surrounding the 4 pillars of: education, housing, healthcare, andemployment. They work specifically with Romani youth to develop their interpersonal skills andmotivate them to go to school and get educated. One of their biggest projects each year is the
Khamoro Festival, held in Prague, which is a week long festival celebrating Romani culture. As theirintern, I worked contributed through both direct and indirect service. I translated over 25 articles
from Czech to English and worked to make their website more accessible to English-speakers. I also
worked with their staff to better develop their English so that they can extend their reach to theEnglish speaking world. Additionally, I worked directly with Romani people to develop their resumes
and practice interviewing with an English speaker for job interviews.

“I” for Iacocca!
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

The John Lennon Wall
Prague, Czech Republic111Morgan Coonrad
Czech Republic

Overlooking Budapest, Hungary

The group and Czech volunteers on theCharles Bridge in Prague

This experience was beneficial both personally and professionally. I previously
never had experience working in an office, especially an office as busy andpassionate as an NGO. It was insightful in that I got to see how an organization
actually operates. I worked with everyone from the CEO and founder to theirproject managers and volunteers. I was able to really grasp the mission of theirorganization by learning about all the different programs they put on for Romani
people. And I was able to see firsthand just how helpful those programs were to
the people in need. I also developed a deep understanding of the social issues in
the CZ and throughout Europe. This is where my personal development comes
into play. The most important thing I took away from this experience was achanged perspective. I had always considered myself a pretty nonjudgmental andopen person and I believed that I understood and appreciated all my privileges.
But this experience opened my eyes to a whole new set of issues that I did noteven know existed. It has changed me as a person, made me more grateful,patient, and understanding. The experience also gave me new and exciting
passions like volunteerism and travel. After this experience, I can say that thetravel bug has definitely bit me. It is difficult to summarize in words what asummer like the one I had gave to me, but I know I am forever grateful that I was
given this incredible opportunity.

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Lauren DiNapoli
Czech RepublicCollege of Arts and Sciences

Inclusio: Campaign for Social Inclusion

Anthropology / HMS / Biology

InternDuring the Campaign for Social Inclusion in Prague, Czech Republic, my fellow students and I
took on multiple roles. In the mornings, we alternated between conducting research gearedat specific and individualized topics affecting the Roma people and conducting a final
project using this information in order to make a lasting difference. This final project led to
the responsibility of interviewing local Czech’s about their experiences with discriminationand compiling the information onto a widespread social media in order to reach as many
people as possible. In the afternoons, In the afternoons, we each worked for an NGO geared
towards the elimination of discrimination, especially as it pertained to the Roma. I was lucky
enough to work for Romea, a smaller NGO running multiple form of assistance- a news
outlet, a help hotline, employment services, and many more. My role in particular dealt
with the news outlet, as I wrote articles in English in order to better involve the Westernworld in the issue. The topics I wrote about include women’s reproductive health care,insurance inequality, and forced sterilization.

The view from the Czech Parliament building that wewere lucky enough to tour. We learned about policy inregards to Roma rights, as well as how difficult it can beto create change on a larger scale.

The most beautiful city filledwith an interesting past andpreserved culture.

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Lauren DiNapoli
Czech Republic

Fellow students and myself on
our first day exploring Prague!

Exploring the Jewish Quarter on aquest for a better understandingof Czech culture.

The entire experience was amazing in almost every way. I’m so thankful for theopportunity that Lehigh and the NGO’s we worked with have given us, as well as
Christy Novak’s caring and helpful guidance. I think that the most valuable piece of
the internship was the hands on experience I was able to gain from working at areal NGO. Post graduation I’d really like to work in a similar situation so the ability
to get a glimpse into the inner workings was essential and helpful to my futureendeavors.

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Tuan Pham
Czech RepublicCollege of Arts and Sciences
Psychology

Inclusio: Campaign for Social ChangeInternDuring the summer of 2015, I was interning at Inclusio for 6 weeks working on social inclusion
issues. At the first half of the internship, I was working with another intern creating a promotional
video for Inclusio’s fundraising project called Imagion, which is a multifunctional interactive learningspace for a school in Prague 5.
In the second half of the internship, all the interns worked together on a Creative project. Ours was“Voices of Prague for Equality”. We created a Facebook page and a video about discrimination. Not
only did we include discriminatory issues the Romani in Czech Republic have faced, but we also tried
to highlight other types of discrimination that people face, on multiple accounts such as age, genderand social economic status.
Along the way, we had the opportunity to educate ourselves about the Roma issues in multiple
aspects. Mine was about education. Also, every week, each of us blogged about what we had seen,
learned about the problem of discrimination and compared it with our own experience.

Last Presentation at American
Center about “Voices of Prague
for Equality” Project

Scenes from Prague Castle

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Tuan Pham
Czech Republic

Scene from the Clock Tower

Lennon Wall

Going through this internship, I have learned more about discrimination. There are numerous projects
that people are working on to deal with the issue, among with other issues involving human rights andequality. I have learned that it takes a great deal of time; yet with programs and activities like this, thoseorganizations can obtain the connections, skills and resources to help make the goal realized.
As a student from another country, I understand that there are issues not only in one country, but those
problems do share similarity. This experience helps me realize that there is still a lot of work that needs
to be done in order to reach for a solution, and that people must work together to get there. One of theroots of the problem, like how I faced in Prague, is that people do not care that much, hence not puttingin the efforts to fix the problem. While still looking for what I want to do with my life, I realize how
important it is to always be open to these issues, regardless of how much they are related to me, to talkabout them and be more understanding.
Another thing I have noticed about myself after the internship is the fact that I have gained a bit more
assertiveness and confidence because of the projects and the time spent with other interns. And
surprisingly, while accomplishing those projects, I also had the opportunity to indulge in one my hobbies,
graphic design, which I had not spent that much time on since high school.

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Jonathan Ross
Czech Republic
P.C. Rossin College of Engineeringand Applied Science
Computer Engineering

Inclusio
Social Inclusion Intern

I worked for Inclusio o.p.s, which is an NGO in Prague that deals mainly with the promotion
for the social inclusion of the Roma population throughout the Czech Republic. Petra
Zahradnikova, Inclusio’s founder, placed each of us at different NGO’s, I was placed at
Inclusio while others were placed at Romea and Slovo 21. My work at Inclusio, with theother intern Tuan, dealt mainly with updating Inclusio’s website to include more informationin their webpages, making the webpages more user friendly and attractive, and in creating avideo which outlined Inclusio’s next big thing, a kickstarter to gain funds for a kick-starterfor their next project, Imagion. We also worked on translating write-ups from Czech to
English using Google translate to help Inclusio with their English language outreach on theirwebsite and through emails they were sending to English speaking contacts.

Visiting Terezin Concentration Camp

Visit to an excluded locality

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Czech Republic

Starting the Internship

The interns during the first week

The six weeks that I spent in Prague with the three other interns is a time that I will never forget.
Going into the program, I didn’t know anything about any of the people that I would be livingwith and working with for the next month and a half, but now, looking back on everything, I
think I can easily say that I made three really good friends that I will keep with me for the rest of
my time at Lehigh while interning abroad in Prague. This is probably one of the main things that I
got out of this experience that I honestly was not expecting. Applying for this internship, all I was
thinking about was how cool it would be to go abroad and all the different things I would be able
to see and experience, but gaining some good friends was not at the forefront of my thoughts.
While I was out in Prague on this internship, I made sure to travel as much as possible since I
wasn’t sure when I would be able to be in Europe next. I was able to travel to six different cities
besides Prague, and I can definitely say that the experiences I had while traveling changed theway that I look at the world and broadened my sense of self, boosting my confidence in myself
and making me feel more ready to face the world as an independent person, able to do lots ofthings on my own.
Through this internship experience specifically, I have changed the lens through which I look at
the world in terms of the discrimination and challenges that people of all walks of life faceduring their times on this earth. Lots of people have to daily face hardships purely because ofwhat they are or how they act, which is usually not noticed by those who do not have to facethese hardships. This internship has opened my eyes up to these problems and has changed theway that I will look at the world for the rest of my life.

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Miles Davis
Ghana
College of Business and Economics
Supply Chain Management

University of Ghana: Legon
Research Intern

My research was on the Analysis of the Supply Chain Management of Gold Coast Slaves
by the Europeans in the 18th-19th century. This research included visiting slave castles in
Elmina and Cape Coast, being lectured by professors at the University of Ghana at
Legon, and using the Institute of African Studies library daily to find books that had
information pertaining to my area of study. At the slave castles, we received factual (asaccurate as their stories could be based on their knowledge of the slave trade)
information on the slaves that were held at those respective castles by the respective
countries and companies, and we held interviews with the tour guides to gain more
knowledge to specific questions we had.

Iacocca Group at Shai Hills Reserve
gaining insight to African peoples by our
tour guide, Ishmael

Iacocca group at Pram Pram Golden
Beach visiting a slave port

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Ghana

View of University of Ghana at Legon
where we conducted our researchView of Cape Coast Castle whereslaves were held by the British

I gained a lot of value out of this experience that involved professional, academic, andpersonal growth. Professionally, I was able to conduct interviews with people and learned
how to ask the proper questions needed to get as much information possible out of myresearch. As an academic, I gained value in learning more about the slave trade from thestandpoint of supply chain management, which is my major, and was able to find supply
chain functional areas that were relatable to the slave trade.
Also, I read two other books in my free time that were written by Africentric writers, which
enlightened my knowledge and understanding of my own history and the history of thought
as a whole. Personally, I was able to reconnect with my African heritage and return back to
the Motherland, which is the idea of Sankofa, which I am eternally grateful for. I got toconnect with my brothers and sisters from Africa, who were very welcoming.

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Sidney Ro
Ghana
College of Arts and Sciences
English

University of Ghana
Research Intern

Our primary research was on the “Sites of Memory” which were the two slave castles wevisited, the W.E.B. DuBois Center, and Kwame Nkrumah Memorial. The bulk of our research
focuses on the slave castles where hundreds of thousands of Africans were stored and thentaken west to work as slaves. We spent a lot of time at the University of Ghana going tolectures with different Professors and we also went to one at Ashesi University. The
professors told us about their research along with answering questions we had about our
research. Along with our primary research, we had personal research projects and much of
the time here, we visited the Institute of African Studies library where we conducted our
research.

On a bridge above
Kakum National Park

Cape Coast Castle

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Ghana

Photo with the interns, Professor
Essien, and Dr. Peterson’s family

Kokrobite Beach

The opportunity to be able to immerse myself in a completely different culture, I think, will be
the biggest effect this trip has had on me. The trip initially appealed to me because of the factthat it was in Ghana: a place I had never been and a place that I never expected I would findmyself going to. Being able to live in Accra for most of 6 weeks and become familiar with it soquickly was an incredible experience by itself because I felt so at home and more of a resident of
Ghana than a tourist.
The people that we encountered were extremely kind, hardworking, and generous and really
blessed me with the opportunity to learn about a culture completely apart and different frommy own. The language (Twi) is beautiful and was easy to pick up and the fact that English is theprimary language made everything a lot easier. As a group, we experienced many things that
tourists would only dream of doing in a country like Ghana and the connections we made andthings experienced will be a huge takeaway for me.
I enjoyed every part of the trip whether it was the food, music, culture, or just hanging at thehostel with the members of my group. I learned so much about myself and my abilities to beabroad and the person I hope to become. I also learned immensely from my peers andprofessors who were there everyday doing the same activities as me.

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Katerina Traut
Ghana
College of Arts and Science

Cape Coast and Elmina Slave Castles

Political Science / Africana Studies

Research

Each individual in our group had their own research topic. My research was a comparison of
the two Slave Castles and Auschwitz concentration camp. I compared their structures andhow the practices and social structures were meant to aid dehumanization. We also had agroup project to document and explain our experience with the “Sites of Memory.” Thesesites included the two slave castles, the W. E. B. DuBois Center for PanAfricanism, and the
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial.

Katerina and Prof. Kwame Essien in front of
the Kwame Nkrumah Complex Institute ofAfrican Studies at University of Ghana.

Cape Coast Slave Castle

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Ghana

Plaque at both Cape Coast and Elmina
Castles asking humanity to “neveragain perpetrate such injustice against
humanity” referring to the slave trade.

Pictures taken for the report on
the structures of the slave
castles.

I learned so much about how I work and interact with others. Before this internship, I reallynever had an experience where I had to be with the same people, people I before was onlyacquaintances with, for six weeks. We were together for most of the time and it was challenging.
I learned to better communicate my thoughts. Through this experience I learned how to be ateam player.
I have also learned about how to interact with professors and other professionals in anenvironment like this, where we may even live under the same roof.
In terms of what I learned about Ghana, I can say that it was world view changing. It was soimportant and special for me to come here because of both of my majors. Many things I had
read in books or on the news back home became crystal clear by being here and studying about
them. Because of this experience, I think I can say that I better understand my participation inworld politics. I better understand how I would judge an international policy. I also better
understand how to communicate my ideas about these subjects to others.

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Karen Valerio
GhanaCollege of Arts and Sciences
Africana Studies

University of Ghana
Research Intern

Our weekdays consisted of: 1) compiling our research for the Sites of Memory 2015 project
which is centered mainly around our Slave Castle visits and the lectures we’ve had with
African professors at Asheshi University and the University of Ghana, and 2) compilinginformation for our individual research projects which we chose with the mentorship ofProfessor Kwame Essien and Professor James Peterson, the program administrators.
My individual research project is titled: The Pan-Africanist Structural Legacy of DuBois,
Garvey and Nkrumah. I take a close look at the influence of the Pan-Africanist Giants
themselves: W.E.B. DuBois, Marcus Garvey, and Ghana’s very own first president: Kwame
Nkrumah, whose Pan-Africanist vision won him several adversaries (including Western
opposition), death threats, and drove him out of power through a military coup.
We made use of the Library at the Institute of African Studies at the University of Ghana. We
were so fortunate to have access to the resources there, a comfortable 5-minute cab drivefrom the Hostel at which we stayed during our trip. I also had access to the library at the
W.E.B. DuBois Memorial Centre for PanAfrican Culture, located near the U.S. Embassy. A trotro and a taxi ride away in Central Accra, there I was able to find valuable information for myproject.

Some of the titles I referenced in my project.
From the Library at the Institute of African
Studies at the University of Ghana.

The Institute of African Studies at
the University of Ghana.
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Karen Valerio
Ghana

Painting of Kwame Nkrumah andhis structural legacy in Ghana.

Elmina Castle visit .

A retelling of the most impactful and valuable part of this trip for me, personally – my visit to a former British slave castle:

As I walk into the bone-white edifice, I first notice the floor. Cobble stones, cracked and crooked; I can’t help but see theblood. There of course is no longer any actual blood…but I can see it. I close my eyes and the echo of the chains andshackles dragging on the cement hurts my ears. I open my eyes and the first sign I encounter reads: Male Slave Dungeon.
Placed right above the entrance to the darkest tunnel I’ve ever seen. It’s a slippery slope down into the pits of hell. I’m
hesitant to walk in at first. So I lag behind the group a little bit. I’m thinking to myself: Is this really happening? Am I really
here? I start to descend and it’s total blackness. It takes my eyes some time to adjust. We walk into a room at the end of
the tunnel. Size: 5 yards x 10 yards. It’s claustrophobic and the air is stale. The guide tells us that 200 men unwillingly fit inthis room. There are 4 other rooms like it. A total of 1000 men passed through these dungeons time and time again for 300
years. The guide turns on one bulb at the entrance to the room. He brings our attention to the floor. I see gutters. The
guide describes them as “latrines.” However, they were never cleaned out and as times passed they overflowed. Three
hundred years later, after the “end” of the slave trade, this one particular room contained about one foot of feces andother human waste. It was excavated and we’re able to see the original stone floors, crooked…cracked… As we walk into
the adjacent room, the guide brings our attention to the floor, once again. He tells us to notice how the floor is different.
This one is not of cobble stone but looks like black-brown solid stone with dents and potholes, if you will, here and there.
This floor hasn’t been excavated. We stand on all that the slaves left behind: feces, urine, vomit, blood…I start to cry. A mix
of emotions surge through me: rage, despair, resentment, sadness, a sense of inadequacy in not being able to change
history, in particular the macabre history of this place. The guide goes on telling us that 1 out of every 4 men did not makeit out of these dungeons alive. The dead were thrown into the ocean. My first encounter with the Atlantic on this side of
the world was a peaceful one. But now, I cannot look out into the horizon without envisioning the terrifying sight ofapproaching ships. Now, I cannot help but think of the souls and the spirits that inhabit the water…the disintegrated bones
turned to dust that caress my toes when I’m at the shore. The essence of ancestors neglected by many of my brothers andsisters in the Diaspora. All these thoughts rush through my head as I try to keep up with the group on the tour. We moveonto the female slave dungeons. About 600 women were kept in tight quarters and in the same unsanitary conditions as
the men. Many died of infections, especially since they didn’t have access to proper sanitary care during menstruation. I
stood in the corner of one of the female dungeons as the group moved on. In silence, I heard the screams of the raped. In
darkness, I see their beautiful faces. We arrive at The Door of No Return. The guide talks about how this would be the lasttime the slaves would see their homeland, for they were sure to never return. He placed emphasis on the fact that theconditions on the ships were far worse than those in the castle. I could barely digest the thought of that. On the outside,
the sign above the door reads: Door of Return. The guide explains that members of the Diaspora returned with theexhumed skeletons of loved ones who died as slaves in the United States and brought them back through the door to beburied in Ghanaian soil, land from which they were stolen. At that moment I realized how fortunate I am to be able totravel back here to the land of my ancestors. As a member of the Diaspora, I made it back to the motherland, above deck
this time. I have returned to find my Sankofa.

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Sarah Berman
India
College of Arts and Sciences

Gateway House

Political Science

Research Intern

Gateway House is an esteemed foreign policy think tank located in Mumbai, India.
Most policy groups and research institutions in India are based in Delhi (India’s capital city and thecenter of politics and government). However, Gateway House’s location in India’s financial andcorporate hub gives it a distinct perspective when it comes to India and foreign policy. This
internship focused on a joint research project between Gateway House and Lehigh University led byProfessor Nandini Deo. We researched the current corporate social responsibility landscape in India
since the passage of the 2013 Companies Act, which mandated that companies of a certain size use
2% of their profits for CSR projects. We interviewed companies, CSR consultancy firms, journalists,business professors, and lawyers to gain an overall understanding of India’s current CSR climate. Our
final product was a series of blog posts to outline our findings published on the Gateway House
website.

One of Mumbai’s many skylines

Getting ready to face the summer
monsoon season in Mumbai
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Sarah Berman
India

The Gateway of India: a well-known
monument in Mumbai just a few blocks
away from the Gateway House office.

Wearing traditional cow herderclothing at a cow sanctuary in
Dharampur, India.

As a political science major with an affinity for all things international, this particular internshipcaught my eye and I was immediately interested in gaining experience working at a think tank.
Conducting a research project, particularly one that involved extensive interviews with a variety of
individuals helped me develop my professional communication skills. Also, by being deeply
immersed in the topic of corporate social responsibility for two months, I gained an extensive
knowledge of the topic and feel confident in my knowledge of CSR both in India and more generally.
I was exposed to many experts and researchers at Gateway House who provided helpfulperspectives and advice. Paralleling my professional development, I developed my personal
confidence as well. I feel comfortable and confident navigating and living in one of the largest cities
in the world, interviewing individuals from a variety of fields, and formally writing up the research
results.

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Heather Doll
India
College of Arts and Sciences
International Relations / Environmental Studies

Gateway House
Research Assistant

Gateway House is a Mumbai-based think tank focused on engaging corporations andindividuals in debate. They conduct research on diverse subjects surrounding India’s role inglobal affairs. My role at Gateway House was as one of four research assistants under Lehigh
University Professor Nandini Deo. We researched the effects of the 2013 Companies Act, anational law that contained a “Corporate Social Responsibility” provision that mandated
companies over a certain threshold to contribute two percent of profits to anongovernmental organization or other development project. I interviewed corporations,nongovernmental organizations, and accountants for their opinions on the law and its
effectiveness. I also contributed a piece to Gateway House that explores the impact that acompany’s size can have on its Corporate Social Responsibility decisions.

Being a farmer for a day in Gujurat.

Meeting with interns who arealso studying Corporate Social
Responsibility.

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Heather Doll
India

Photo from a hindu temple.

Photo from my visit to Tarumitra
in Bihar.

My experience helped me greatly both professionally and personally. This internship and theglobal experiences Lehigh has given me helped me secure a promotion at my job from a
Teaching Fellowship to a full-time teaching position as a 4th and 5th grade social studies andscience teacher. My experience with different cultures, perspectives and landscapes has alreadyput me much farther in my career than I otherwise been. The experience was also personallyrewarding. I never got the opportunity to travel before college, riding my first plane after highschool graduation. At Lehigh, I was fortunate to have opportunities for a global perspective
through the Lehigh/United Nations Partnership, Winter Study Abroad Program, the International
Relations and Global Studies programs and, finally, the Iacocca Internships. Despite my desire to,I did not plan ahead properly and was unable to study abroad for a full semester. I did not think I
would ever get the opportunity or the money to be abroad for a longer period of time. The
Iacocca Internship helped me connect with a culture I was interested in, visit the
Nongovernmental Organization that I represented at the United Nations, develop professional
interpersonal skills and conduct a research project. The Iacocca Internship directly resulted in aleap in my career and I could not be more grateful for the skills, friends and perspectives I gained
there.

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Alexa Kardos
India
College of Arts and Sciences

Gateway House

Economics / Political Science

InternGateway House is a research institution and foreign policy think tank located in the heart of
Mumbai, India. We partnered with Gateway House to conduct a study on the 2013
Companies Act, which mandated companies donate 2% of their profits to Indian charities
and NGOs. As an intern, I was responsible for interviewing companies and law firms tobetter understand their association with the law. We asked these entities varying questions
ranging from “what kind of impact has the law had on your company” to “how do you pickthe organizations and causes you contribute to.” We then compiled and analyzed our data
to see if any patterns emerged.

View of a Mumbai Mosque at sunset

Alexa and Sarah standing under the
Gateway of India

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Alexa Kardos
India

St. Thomas Moore Church,
Mumbai India

Sarah, Kelly, and Alexa heading
to dinner in Mumbai to celebrate
Alexa’s 20th birthday

By participating in this internship I developed a wide range of skills. I was immersed in a foreignculture and learned to adapt to new and unfamiliar surroundings. I was able to travel on my own
or in small groups, navigating one of the world’s busiest and complex cities. I also became more
adept at fieldwork. I learned to connect and network with the organizations I interviewed inperson, on the phone, and via email.
I became a more skilled academic writer, completing two blog posts for Gateway House thatoutlined my findings. And finally, I learned a great deal about managing my own expectations
and adjusting to changing circumstances both professionally as well as personally.

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Kelly Scharff
IndiaCollege of Arts and Sciences

Gateway House

Economics

Research Intern

I worked at the foreign policy think tank Gateway House this summer, located in Mumbai,
India. Gateway House is a not-for-profit organization which researches and publishes global
foreign policy issues, with a specific focus on how these issues relate to India. My position
within the organization was a research intern. Specifically, my focus was on researching the2013 Indian Companies Act regarding corporate social responsibility and looking at theoverall corporate social responsibility climate in India. My main responsibilities included
setting up and interviewing various large Indian corporations as well as online research togather as much information and data as possible. The internship culminated in the writingof multiple blog posts to be published on Gateway House’s website.

At a Jain temple outside of Mumbai

Marine Drive, Mumbai

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Kelly Scharff
India

Haji Ali at sunset

Celebrating International
Yoga Day with The Art of
Living Foundation

Both the personal and professional growth that I experienced as a result of my Iacocca International
Internship were incomparable to other experiences I have had. Living in a foreign city, in the midst of aforeign culture, and learning to navigate it all on my own increased my confidence in my abilities andtaught me a lot about myself. Through experiencing a different culture I was able to in turn better
understand and examine the culture I was raised in, and make more sense out of my position in theworld. Professionally, I gained a lot of experience from seeing how an Indian organization operated. I wasable to talk with employees and see the track their lives have taken, as well as speak with multiple large
Indian corporations and consulting firms through my work. Gaining this insight into how Indian businesses
operate was an invaluable opportunity and is currently helping me navigate my way in my job search.

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Netta Admoni
Indonesia
College of EducationCounseling Psychology

KKN-PPM – Universitas Gadjah Mada
International Intern

KKN-PPM is a national program in Indonesia for university students. The purpose is to give students
an experience in using the knowledge and strengths that they have gained from their college
education to develop programs aimed at empowering underserved communities. Students relocate
to live in villages across Indonesia for two months. I lived in Gulurejo, Indonesia near Kulon Progo on
the island of Java in a house with 6 other Indonesian students. I collaborated with a psychology
student from Universitas Gadjah Mada to provide psychological consultative services to villagers. We
mainly focused on one case of a child who was experiencing significant challenges in school and at
home. We worked with him, his parents, and his teachers to try to develop a collaborative
psychological intervention. We also developed a psychoeducational pamphlet for engineers working
with batik-makers in the village. Our pamphlet, which detailed a psychological perspective of how
people change their behaviors, will better inform their work with villagers as they try to motivatethem to use the more environmentally-friendly natural dyes. I also taught several English classes inschool and the local mosque and executed a cultural exchange cooking program for the women in
the village.

Psychological consultation witha teacher from the local school

Formal farewell from the Lehighinterns to the head of Gulurejo village

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Indonesia

Celebrating Idul Fitri, the end of
Ramadan, with my host mother

Catching the sunrise on the
Indian Ocean with my friendson the last day of the program

Being immersed in a beautifully different culture helped me learn about myself and others, andall of the similarities we share despite being from other sides of the world. Making meaningful
and close relationships with the Indonesian students and villagers was hugely important in
helping me gain a more global perspective, learn about other cultures and religions, andunderstand other people’s worldview. I learned valuable lessons about making friendships
despite language barriers, the value of generosity, and the importance of different values within
other cultures.
Professionally, I learned so much about the cross-cultural applicability of my work and was able
to test, challenge, and learn more about my field in ways I could have never done without thisexperience. I was able to see how the psychological theories that I learn may or may not work inother cultures, how very specific psychological issues may arise within certain worldviews, andabout multiculturalism, specifically gender and religion issues. I was able to engage in criticalconversations about the differences in psychology education, perceptions of mental healthseeking, and how different perspectives may collaborate for best treatment.

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Angel Oi Yee CHENG
Indonesia
College of Education
Comparative andInternational Education

Universitas Gadjah
Mada
InternUniversitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) ranks one of top three higher education institutions in Indonesia. Kuliah Kerja
Nyata (KKN), referring to place the theories from universities in practice, is the nationwide required program forthe students transiting from junior to senior years to contribute to the community building in the rural areas.
Lehigh University started the partnership with UGM last year and students participated become part of KKN
team. In 2015, the theme is about waste water problem from batik business, which is a main source of income
from tourism for village people.
My project in Mediro Village is chiefly about “Empowerment of Children and Young Women through English
Language Instruction in Yogyakarta, Indonesia”. Indonesia joined the ASEAN community at the earliest day, with
tourism as a key growth factor. It matches the need of Yogyakarta where it also has become the second mostimportant tourist destination. According to ASEAN Education Ministers, education is the first priority and acollective entity to enhance regional cooperation. However, primary school net enrollment rates are below 60%
in poor districts and the recent change of ELT curriculum in 2013 removed English subject in Elementary School. The strategy is to fill the gap between the high goals of ASEAN community and the local implementation of
education, as well as to establish the capacity of the next generation, which includes children and young
women, with English competence for the betterment of the country. Within the project, role play, gameactivities, and art work conducted in English are the tools to build up individual confidence, self-esteem,
capacity, and raise the awareness of the waste water problem caused by batik business. Outside of the project,
it will lead to positive impacts on community and the society through the reflection of their own culture.

We were divided into different groups
and I belonged to the one about social
science.

This photo was taken after we did ourobservation of an English class in a
nearby mosque in the village.

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Angel Oi Yee CHENG
Indonesia

A group photo of all UGM and Lehighstudents working in the same village

The girls showed happiness when they
were able to form the English words thequickest in one of our classes

This invaluable experience gained from Iacocca International Internship Program has affected meon personal, academic, and professional levels. Personally, it enhances my cross-culturalcommunication skills within and outside Lehigh University group. It also helps me to advance myunderstanding and experience of Indonesia by living with the local university students and thehost family members. It especially unveils the mystery of Islam for me by asking them themeanings of their religious practices. We cannot ignore the importance of being flexible,
humble, and open minded all the time to keep learning and adapting to the surrounding
environment. Academically, it widens my research interest for global citizenship education not
only in the developed worlds, but also in the developing worlds, while both have a wide
variation in terms of historical, economic, political, religious, and cultural context.
Communicating with local students enrich my knowledge about the promises and challenges of
ASEAN community for Indonesia. Professionally, this internship can advance my career aspirationof realizing the great importance of university students to engage in the world through various
partnerships, with my first-hand and real-life experience. By raising many questions about theinternationalization of higher education for the local students, I have earned deeper knowledge
about the trend and phenomenon in the nation. It will increase my skills for comparison andcontrast in this arena in the future.

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Gabriela Vinson
Indonesia
KKN-PPM – Universitas Gadjah Mada

For this internship, I was part of a unit of Indonesian university students. We were sent to a
struggling village near the city for seven weeks. We were further placed into subunits to focus on
different sections of the village> Our job was to use our collective knowledge across a wide variety
of majors to help improve the living and working conditions, including educating them on health,English and environmental impact. Within the unit, there were several smaller clusters based on
majors, dividing everyone into teams of engineering, health and so on. Clusters developed their own
projects as well as worked on ideas with other clusters for the different subunits. The main projects
in my subunit were WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) and English programs in the school;
education programs about the dangers of wastewater from the villages largest source of income,batik and working on solutions to the wastewater treatment through engineering.

Traditional Batik

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Gabriela Vinson
Indonesia

Coloring contest with thechildren at the mosque

Cooking class with the village
mothers

This experience was very valuable in learning about working on projects in teams despite
cultural differences and language barriers. Having a different native language than the students
and villagers, and not being able to directly communicate to the villagers due to this difference,
proved to be an interesting obstacle to overcome. In the beginning, the students would
sometimes try to meet about projects and speak only in their native language. We had to workthrough these differences so that we all could be involved in these discussions. Learning about
each others’ cultural differences was also an interesting experience. We came in knowing someobvious differences, such as the fact that in Indonesia you shake everyone’s hand when you
come meet with a group, but there were many more subtle differences. Things that were second
nature and obvious to theme were completely unknown to us and needed to be explained. Ourgroup was open-minded, so, instead of getting frustrated or offended, we would start asking
questions about one another’s culture and experience. Our conversations covered a range of
hot-button topics such as politics, religion, gender roles and history to more casual topics suchas food and family. Many of my most treasured experiences from the internship were interactingwith the villagers and children. One event that we held was a Western-style cooking class for themothers in the village. The exchange was fantastic. They asked us lots of questions and many
invited us into their homes. I also enjoyed my experience with the children. We put on a WASH
program at four schools; the children were very excited when we arrived and even more excitedwhen we passed out toothbrushes. The most interesting part of my exchange with them waslistening to their questions. They wanted to know why I was different: why my hair was lighter or
why my eyes were blue. They learned more about brushing their teeth from my being there.
That was when I felt like I had really given back to the village.

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Aileen Bidad
Ireland
P.C. Rossin College of Engineeringand Applied Science
Bioengineering

National University of Ireland
Lab internSituated in the beautiful new engineering building, this research internship involved cutting-edge
work in innovative biomechanical engineering projects. The biomedical engineering program at the
National University of Ireland-Galway is geared towards biomechanics of all magnitudes, from theboundaries between cells to larger medical devices. First we were taught and trained in cell culture
techniques and various laboratory procedures including microscopy and micro-CT scanning. From
there, we were given projects by our advisors. I worked with Dr. Nicola Kelly and became
knowledgeable in Mimics Research 17, a program that is used to analyze the data from CT scans andcreate 3-dimensional models. I modeled sheep bronchus and used the software to distinguishbetween the smooth muscle and cartilage. In addition, I took measurements of the scans for the
sheep before and after implantation to determine the deformation of the bronchus due to the stent.
I learned a great deal about the opportunities of further research in biomedical engineering. I was
exposed to a number of skills and techniques that I will take with me as I continue my development
as a bioengineer.

Myself and the 3 other interns
performing tissue harvesting for a PhD
student. We were extracting bonemarrow cores from sheep vertebrae.

This is a biaxial tensile testing machine that wasused to measure physical properties of various
biomaterials and tissue. I used this to measure thetensile strength of sheep trachea.

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Aileen Bidad
Ireland

We rented bikes at the Aran
Islands and explored the area.

This is a picture I took when I was
exploring the botanical gardens
on a weekend trip to Dublin.

I could not have asked for a better summer internship. I had never traveled abroad before and thisprogram gave me the opportunity to do so, while attaining related experience in my chosen career path.
I was nervous about traveling, but because I was on a group internship, I had 3 friends to help me if I evergot stuck. One of the most valuable skills that I learned was the importance of solo travel. By the end of
the summer I was able to take trips to England or other parts of Ireland, and those were my favorite
weekends. Being able to get lost in a country but find my way, and make my own itinerary wassomething I will never forget. Another thing I will take away from this trip is acceptance of othercultures. When I arrived in Ireland I had a hard time adjusting to the slower pace of life especially “Irish
time”, a lackadaisical approach to meeting times, but I grew to love it. It was nice to get away from thehectic US Northeast life style and slow down. In the same way, people were generally nicer in Europe. I
truly enjoyed how genuine everyone was, especially in the lab. Most labs are very competitive andpeople tend to focus on their own projects, but at NUIG, students would stop what they were doing tohelp others reach their deadlines. Everyone was interested in the progress of their colleagues. In
addition, upon seeing us, almost every person at NUIG went out of their way to introduce themselves tous. It was very refreshing to be a part of such a friendly and welcoming work environment. This
internship was an exceptional experience personally, professionally and academically. I have always had
a strong interest in biomechanics and medical devices, and NUIG’s program was centered around thoseconcepts. I got the chance to work with a professor who shared the same interests with me and was able
to provide me with rewarding and valuable hands-on projects.
An international internship gives value in a way that in-class learning can not. Immersing myself in a new
culture was everything I could have imagined. By spending a summer in a foreign country, you get the
chance to learn a great deal about other people and even more about yourself. I would never havegotten the chance to travel if it weren’t for the Iacocca International Internship program, and I am
grateful for the opportunity and memories that it has allowed me to create.

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Kieren Connor
IrelandIntegrated Business and Engineering
Bioengineering

National University of Ireland
Research Intern

I worked with three other Lehigh students within the Bioengineering Program at NUI Galway thispast summer. We had a hands-on, learning based experience where we had the opportunity to workwith a variety of PhD students on their cutting-edge research projects. We were trained in
mammalian cell culture and worked with both MC3T3 cells as well as primary MSCs derived frombone marrow. In addition, we received training on several pieces of machinery, including a biaxial
testing machine, a live-cell microscope, and a microtome, as well as demonstrations with a micro CT
scanner. We were trained in Mimics, a computational modeling software that allows you to render
3D images of tissues from CT scans. In addition, we also worked with tissues and performed
dissections on both sheep lungs and vertebrae for further testing. In the final weeks of ourinternship, we put together a literature review on the topic of the iKnife, a laser scalpel that utilizes
a mass spectrometer to differentiate between benign and cancerous tissues in real time. Overall, theexperience I had was invaluable and I am so grateful to have been exposed to such a wide variety of
topics in the field.

Biaxial testing machinery set-up
used to test bovine heart samples.

Performing a dissection of sheep
vertebrae to isolate ovine trabecularbone samples.

143Kieren Connor
Ireland

The Long Walk, Galway

The Galway Races, an weeklong
annual horse racing event

From a personal standpoint, this internship allowed an enormous amount of growth. I enjoyedbeing forced to break out of my comfort zone after being thrust into a new culture, and to live
on my own in an entirely new environment. I relished in this challenge, and took the opportunity
to try and experience as much of Galway and the surrounding area as possible. I was able tobecome more comfortable going out and doing things alone, ultimately following my own path.
This fully-immersive travel experience opened my eyes to the possibility of potentially living andworking abroad, and further cemented my life goal of world travel. I think that I have become amore open, outgoing person as a result of my time in Ireland. Professionally, I think that I gained
a lot of insight into the processes involved in creating publishable, high-quality research. I wasable to soak in much more than the tangible skills that we learned, through exposure to such awide scope of projects and techniques in a shared lab environment. This program and myexperience at NUIG have caused me to reconsider going to graduate school and pursuing ahigher degree. This summer was the experience of a lifetime for me.

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Kyle Garland
Ireland
P.C. Rossin College of Engineeringand Applied Science
Bioengineering

National University of Ireland
Visiting Researcher

This past summer, I had the pleasure of being a visiting researcher at the College of Engineering andInformatics, National University of Ireland, Galway. I worked in the Mechanobiology Laboratory of
Dr. Patrick McGarry in the Discipline of Biomedical Engineering at NUI Galway from June 8th until
August 14th 2015. I jumped into several ongoing Masters and phD projects and offered my help
whenever I could. As a result, I was trained on several engineering machines and a couple different
types of engineering software.
The following are only some of the numerous projects that I was able to work on this past summer:
I became proficient at using the program, Mimics, which can take stacks of two-dimensional images
and generate a finite three-dimensional image. I studied the compressibility of porcine myocardium
and ovine trachea. I even helped isolate trabecular bone cores from ovine vertebrae and then tested
those samples in a bioreactor, which I also helped to set-up.

Top: NUIG’s New Engineering Building.
Bottom Left: A typical day in the Lab.
Bottom Right: NUIG’s Famous Quad.

Isolating Trabecular Bone Cores from
Ovine Vertebrae. The bone cores werethen implemented Into a Bioreactor.

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Kyle Garland
IrelandStanding in the Spanish Arch,
Which can be found at the end of
Shop Street, Galway, Ireland.

Met this friendly donkey on aweekend trip to the Aran Islands,
right in the heart of Galway Bay.

The amount of hands-on experience that I gained from this summer internship is simply remarkable. I willundoubtedly use both the knowledge and skills that I developed and perfected in Ireland for the rest of
my professional career. Through out this internship, I was able to learn advanced programming
techniques and how to properly and safely use some very heavy duty engineering machinery. I also
became much more confident with presenting my work and more efficient at multitasking. By the end of
the summer, taking in information quickly and then generating ideas became somewhat of a second
nature. I had a most fortunate opportunity to work on many projects in the Bioengineering field, ranging
from three dimensional modeling of heart valves to working with tumorous mice bone cells to testing themechanical properties of sheep lungs. I will always remember my time in Ireland as being an incredibly
important jump-start to my career as well as the trip of a lifetime.

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Brittany Partain
Ireland
P.C. Rossin College of Engineeringand Applied Science

National Universityof Ireland

Biopharmaceutical / Engineering

Visiting Researcher

This summer, I participated in an internship in the Biomedical Engineering department at the
National University of Ireland in Galway (NUIG) in the research lab of Dr. Laoise McNamara. Unlike
Lehigh, the Biomedical Engineering program at NUIG is centered around cellular mechanics andmedical devices, rather then being divided into different tracks. The beauty in this was that I wasable to do research that was novel to me and different from research I would do on thepharmaceutical track at Lehigh. I was able to work on many different projects under the supervisionof several phD students. Some of these projects included feeding and sustaining a mammalian cell
culture, dissecting ovine lungs, dissecting the C2 vertebrae from sheep, creating 3-D models ofdifferent organs using the computer program Mimics, learning about stents and stent deployment,
as well as dissecting the left ventricle of an ovine heart and performing tensile tests on them. In
addition, working on these projects and performing the tensile tests, required learning the function
and how to use many of the machines including a uniaxial stress tester, biaxial stress tester, laminarflow hood, bioreactor, and a live cell microscope.

Creating a 3-D model of the jaw boneusing the computer program Mimics.

The C2 vertebrae from a sheep. It was
isolated from the C1 and C3 vertebrae.

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Brittany Partain
IrelandStanding in the Spanish Arch near the
Corrib River in Galway City, Ireland.

Day trip to the Cliffs of Moher inCountry Clare, Ireland as well asa tour of the burren.

When I first applied for this internship, I was under the impression that I would be assigned to
one research project. To my surprise, there were several different projects in which I was able towork. This was by far the best aspect of the internship. I was able to learn so many different
skills that will make me a more valuable candidate in my future career. In addition, I was able toovercome my fear of dissecting tissue and organs from animals. Overcoming the mental fear of
touching/ dissecting hearts, lungs, and vertebrae proved to me that I am able to do whatever I
put my mind to. Apart from this, the work I performed at NUIG made me excited about possibly
pursuing a Masters Degree centered around stents, as well as other medical devices. Although I
was not familiar with many medical devices prior to this internship, I am now familiar with stents
and I understand the work and research required to design and innovate new medical devices
and improve existing ones. From a professional view point, this internship enabled me to open
my eyes to a different aspect of bioengineering that I may pursue as a career. In addition, I was
surrounded by coworkers who were working on similar projects and I was able to discuss theirresearch with them and relay my research in a profession manner. It was wonderful witnessing
the drive and ambition that my graduate student coworkers possessed and how much they arecontributing to the future of biomedical engineering. To me this is the most exciting thing about
my major and one of the reasons I chose this path. There is so much potential in this field and I
cannot wait to contribute in some way. I can honestly say that my internship at NUIG has mademe more excited about my future career and showed me that practically any medical problem
can be resolved with the knowledge and persistence of bioengineers.

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Karen Huang
Italy
College of Arts and Sciences
Cognitive Science / Design

Immediatic Digital Agency
Graphic Design/App development intern

Immediatic is a digital media agency whose clients are in need of design and/or coding
services for their projects. Immediatic provides those designs and then brings their clients’ideas to life on whatever platform, be it web, mobile, or on paper. I was assigned an idea
and then given the task of designing it and then later coding it. The idea was something
simple: a mobile app that prompts its users once a day. The prompt was left ambiguouswhen I was given the assignment. After brainstorming the idea and its possible audience, I
drew up mockups of the app and its transitions between pages and activities. Then I began
coding a prototype of the app using java on Android studio. I also drew up mockups for theapp logo. The focus of my project was on the app’s UI and how to make it attractive as wellas useful for its users.

At Lake Maggiore and the
Borromean Islands

At the World Expo

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Italy

View of Milan from atop
the Duomo

Beautiful view of the clear
blue waters beneath thehiking trail at Cinque Terre

I spent six weeks in Italy which, I wish was longer. I learned so much about the country’s culturesand customs and this gave me perspective on how others lived and then on my own lifestyle. We
traveled on the weekends and explored outside of Milan, the city where we resided for ourinternships. I saw so much beauty in a country full of culture. It was overwhelming but
awesome. I’m very grateful for this opportunity to travel to Italy because I may not have beenable to visit otherwise.
This internship, or particularly my boss, forced me to find my own answers to questions I may
have. I wasn’t used to an environment where the people above me didn’t have the answers or
specific instructions. I learned to define my own rules for the project I was given and my boss
provided me with the necessary food for thought. It was a very casual environment. This
experience was insightful because I realized that in work environments where employees domore than take orders are those who are able to think for themselves and outside the box. Thisis a different environment than I’m used to because the environment that I’m used to areenvironments with a defined set of rules and no leeway.

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Kelly McCoy
Italy
College of Arts and Sciences

Luxos Magazine Italia

Journalism / Global Studies

Editorial Assistant Intern

Luxos Magazine aims to provide the most exclusive content and experiences to the global
elite. Distributed mainly in luxury five-star hotels in several countries, the publication
includes travel articles, restaurant reviews, and fashion news targeted for high-earning
individuals. Luxos features both print and online platforms. As the Editorial Assistant Intern,
I wrote articles for the upcoming fall/winter editions of the print magazine. My duties
including researching information for assigned articles, finding related photos, andcontacting organizations or hotels for additional information. I was also responsible forcopy-editing several articles.

A photo from the last day ofwork with our coworkers, whobecame good friends of ours.

A photo after completing the firstweek of work.

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Italy

A photo from the first day ofwork.

Waiting in line to see ETRO’s
Spring/Summer 2016,
representing Luxos.

This experience was incredible influential for me. I definitely grew personally and professionally.
Personally, I became more confident in my own abilities and my independence. I was able toorganize small day trips for myself and travelled alone on several instances. It was really freeing
knowing that I could count own my own abilities to travel on my own and plan accordingly forany emergencies. I really feel like I have a more realistic and well-rounded view of the world
after being immersed in another culture for most of the summer. It really taught me to be more
confident in my instincts and gave me a greater perspective on how other countries view
America.
Professionally, I learned what my preferences are regarding workplaces. I discovered that sitting
at a desk and writing for most of the day may not be the most ideal situation for me. That’s not
to say that my experience at Luxos wasn’t good – I loved everyone I worked with and theatmosphere was relaxed and friendly – but I need to be moving around and going places. I also
developed more organizational techniques for myself to make sure I got all of my assigned
articles completed and submitted in time. It’s comforting to know that I now have some solid
experience to present to future employers. Overall, this trip definitely changed my outlook onlife and boosted my confidence.

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Gaby Morera
Italy
College of Arts and Sciences
Journalism

Luxos Magazine
Web Intern

Luxos Magazine is a luxury lifestyle magazine that writes about different luxurious city
destinations all over the world. My primary job as the web intern was to help in the
uploading of articles onto the web content management system. This included formatting
articles, as well as finding, editing and inserting related pictures, hyperlinking to othersources and creating maps for destinations. I also did some writing for the web section of
the magazine.

Luxos Logo

Etro fashion show for men;s fashion
week that my internship sent me to.

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Gaby Morera
Italy

Traveling through Venice

The Milan Expo

The experience of having an internship abroad gave me so much more than I imagined. While I
was honing my professional skills, being in a foreign country and relying only on myself for
exploring the country gave me a huge confidence boost. I have gained so much worldly
knowledge as well as insight on myself as a person, that I probably would not have gained bydoing an internship in my hometown.

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Julia Shor
Italy
College of Business and Economics
Supply Chain Management

VivochaMarketing Intern

Organization and Position Description
Vivocha is an online customer service software company that helps businesses of any size tosell online more efficiently with better customer service. The company provides the proper
channels for their clients that allow them to increase sales. I had the privilege of working as
the marketing intern for Vivocha and learned a lot about market research and the effort put
into it. Mattia (my mentor) had taught me the rigorous steps in order to even compile
research that adds value to the company. Since I was also an American at an Italiancompany, I was in charge of editing all the documents to make sure that they weregrammatically correct. This included editing all slides and e-mails that would be sent to thecompany’s English speaking clients.

My Mentor Mattia being as coolas ever.

The lobby at work. They also had
a foosball table in the basement.

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Julia Shor
Italy

Me enjoying my favorite part of
Italy, the food.

Venezia, a gorgeous city.

Value Derived from the Experience

Living in Italy has been a life changing experience. Not only was I able to learn
about a new culture but also about different work ethics. Working at an Italiancompany has shown me that there are culture differences in the workplace that
one must take into account when working with companies in other countries. Not
only did I learn about the work ethic, but I learned about the life lessons that every
Italian follows.
Life in Italy is much slower, the natives celebrate and savor every second of theirlives. It has taught me to appreciate everything around me and actually look atwhat is in front of me. Being able to do this has allowed me to realize what I want
to do with my life and go for the passions that drive me. It is a summer that I will
never forget.

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Jean Kwon
Malaysia
P.C. Rossin College of Engineeringand Applied Science
Bioengineering

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
Research Intern

I worked in the Center for Intelligent Signal and Imaging Research (CISIR) at the Universiti Teknologi
PETRONAS. My supervisor was a professor at the university, and upon my arrival he helped mechoose and design a project to complete in the course of my time there. During my stay I did
background research on my topic, I worked on getting ethics approval for my project, and finally I
ran my experiment with the help of student volunteers. Because of my passion for treating arthritis,
I chose a project that related to painful muscle, tendon, and bone movement. I was given a thermal
imaging camera, called Fluke, which allowed me to capture and analyze the heat distribution in aperson’s body. After receiving ethics approval for human testing, I was able to execute anexperiment in which I compared the heat distribution before and after movement. When I wasn’t
working on this experiment, my supervisor allowed me to expand my skills in other areas. For
instance, I also learned to code Guided User Interfaces (GUIs) in Matlab and I even attended acourse on biostatistics. The university was very well equipped with technology and resources, and I
was able to expand my abilities in directions I could not here.

Working in the lab

Capturing thermal images

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Jean Kwon
Malaysia

Watching the sun set on
Pangkor Island

Enjoying the famous Boh tea
from Cameron Highlands

Adventure is addicting. After visiting Malaysia, I am excited to continue exploring every corner of theworld. The things I saw and experienced were out of movies and magazines and all over bucket lists, andit was inspiring and thrilling. Our group travelled a lot and made many friends along the way, and thissurprised me the most. While I did expect to befriend some people, I didn’t anticipate it being the majorpart of my trip. At the university we stayed at, there were many other exchange students. Even most of
the graduate students who worked in the same office as I did were from other countries. I gained a new
appreciation for people of different backgrounds because after eating with them, laughing with them,and running around Southeast Asia with them, I realized at the core, they’re just like me. I found that thestereotypes I had about various cultures and religions just aren’t true and that in the end, I had fallen for
the their different ways of life.
Living abroad for two months, I got to experience true Malaysian hospitality. The students were always
willing to take us out for meals and share their stories in exchange for ours. Now I know that all themoney in the world can’t buy you an authentic experience. The best meals I’ve had are from roadsidestalls, night markets, or home-cooked meals. The most memorable city tours I’ve gone on are not tours at
all. They were going out with local friends who wanted to share their favorite spots growing up and theirimpressions on their culture. The first two days in Malaysia, I really struggled. I missed the comfort ofAmerica-where there’s fast Wi-Fi and air conditioning. But once I accepted these aspects of daily life
here, I could see past it all. By the third day I didn’t see ignorance , poverty, and fault. I saw hardworking
and beautiful women, dedicated students, and preservation of traditions. Working amongst such great
people was an honor and a pleasure, and if I could do it all over again, I would.

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Naoki Manzano Miura
Malaysia
P.C. Rossin College of Engineeringand Applied Science
Mechanical Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Petronas
Research Assistant

Located near the city of Ipoh, UTP (Universiti Teknologi Petronas) serves as a center of
cutting edge research related to petroleum engineering. The university campus has wellequipped laboratories, a culturally aware and diverse student population and friendly staff.
During my stay at UTP, I worked as a research assistant in the Flow Assurance Lab.
Particularly, I was interested in the problem of characterizing swirl flow in oil pipes. To do so,
I developed a method of tracking multiple three dimensional particles submerged inrotating flow using a single high-speed camera. By using MATLAB to process image data andto extract kinematic information, I was able to compute the velocity vectors at a given time.
The data I obtained was later validated using a Laser Doppler Anemometry system. In
addition to my immersion in the oil industry, the cooperative spirit of the graduate students
in my lab and my passion to solve real world engineering problems made my researchexperience enjoyable and useful for my future career.

Visiting the Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur

Street art in the city of Penang

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Naoki Manzano Miura
Malaysia

Visiting the Grand Palace in
Bangkok.

Lehigh students attending a
traditional Malaysian wedding.

The research that I performed at UTP was an incredible experience from various
standpoints. On the one hand, it was an academic challenge for me to put myknowledge in Mechanical Engineering into practice, while acquiring additional
skills, such as Robotic Vision programming, necessary to complete my project. On
the other hand, it helped me to establish professional connections with faculty
members and graduate students, all of whom were very helpful and friendly at all
times. However, the most outstanding experience from my stay in Malaysia
happened outside of the work environment, where I immersed myself into acompletely new culture: Muslim prayers were played from a loudspeaker 5 times aday, the food was spicy (yet delicious and extremely cheap), and wildlife I had only
seen in National Geographic documentaries lived in the campus surroundings.
Overcoming the initial cultural differences together with the other Lehigh students
was a enriching experience, and meeting local students as well as otherinternational interns made my experience at UTP exceptional. Not to forget theweekend trips, where we witnessed a traditional Malaysian wedding, saw
paradise-like islands, experienced the city life in Kuala Lumpur and visitedneighboring countries as well.

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Meghan Stranick
Malaysia
P.C. Rossin College of Engineeringand Applied Science
Chemical Engineering

University Technology Petronas
Research InternThree other students and I were research interns at the University Technology Petronas located in
Tronoh, Perak, Malaysia. For my internship I was placed in the Chemical Engineering department
working with a graduate student and professor in the area of study of green technology. My specificresearch project involved using the software COSMO-RS to predict the aqueous solubility ofpiperazine, an organic compound, and its selected derivates. This process is used as a screening
method for possible organic compounds used in carbon dioxide capture processes. Using myresearch, I was then able to make recommendations as to which compounds would be the mostsuitable for carbon dioxide capture, specifically amine- based carbon dioxide capture using
absorption columns. Aside from my individual work, I was given the opportunity to tour relevantlabs on campus, and learn about other research happening in my department. At the end of theinternship I presented my final report summarizing my research. From this internship I learned agreat deal about different methods of carbon dioxide capture and the environmental impact thisrelevant technology has all around the world.

Bangkok, Thailand

Before our farewell dinner at UTP

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Meghan Stranick
Malaysia

Perhentian Islands,, Malaysia

Penang, Malaysia

This international internship experience exceeded my expectations in many ways. Academically, thisexperience provided me with an opportunity to learn a great deal about a specific area of research in thechemical engineering field: carbon dioxide capture technology. I was able to be a part of interesting
research relevant to the courses I am currently taking at Lehigh. The graduate student and professor I
was paired with graciously aided me in my individual research project throughout the entire experience.
Gaining experience working in a professional research facility provided me with many new skills as I
continue my education and future work in the chemical engineering field.
On campus, we were able to foster relationships with many of the students all from different countries
around the world. Living with other exchange students allowed us to make close friends with people
adjusting to the same situation at the university. We also have the opportunity to develop closefriendships with the students currently attending UTP. These students made our experience even better
than we possibly thought it could be their companionship, and guidance. They really made a great effort
to enhance our internship experience and make sure we took full advantage of all that was around us.
Outside of our time on campus, I was able to gain so much more than just academic experience. Every
weekend my fellow students and I planned trips and traveled all over Malaysia, as well as , Thailand andSingapore. These trips provided an amazing view in to Southeast Asia, and allowed me to travel places I
may would have never gotten the opportunity to explore. These trips definitely instilled a sense of
wanderlust inside of me, and dramatically grew my desire to travel to even more places in the future.
Meeting other travelers from all around the world along the way, we were able to make friends and seesome of the most amazing places. I am extremely lucky to have received this opportunity to go abroad,and am so grateful to have had this entire life changing experience.

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Jeanne Tong
Malaysia
Integrated Business and Engineering
Environmental Engineering

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
Research Assistant InternThis summer I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Malaysia for two months as an
Iacocca Research Assistant Intern. I worked under the Sustainable Resources Mission
Oriented Research, within the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, at the
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP). An internationally renowned research anddevelopment university, UTP collaborates much of its research with PETRONAS, a Fortune
Global 500 oil and gas corporation. My internship at UTP consisted of analyzing embodied
carbon footprint emissions from model houses in the Malaysian housing sector. I learned touse virtual modeling programs such as Auto Desk Revit and sustainable development LCA
tools for Building Information Modeling. After developing a 3D single story house, I
calculated the amount of embodied carbon emitted from various materials used toconstruct a house in order to determine which construction materials contributed thelargest carbon footprint. During my internship, I was supervised by the Mission Oriented
Research Director for my research and advised by a Post-Graduate student, who has
become a great mentor to me. Overall, this internship has not only helped me become
better prepared for future coursework at Lehigh while understanding the industry
application, but it has also further enhanced my interest in the emerging discipline ofsustainable development and environmental science.

Dinner with the Global Network Club, Vice
Chancellor, Dean of Engineering, and the
CSIMAL Exchange Office

Exploring the infamous street art of Georgetown,
Penang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Malaysia

Touring the tea plantations at
Cameron Highlands

Visiting the beautiful islands ofPulau Perhentian

My internship in Malaysia has been both a fulfilling professional and personal experience. Not only
was I fortunate enough to work with a diverse and accomplished group of colleagues in high-techresearch facilities, but I also had the opportunity to travel all over Malaysia, even visiting Singapore
and Thailand during my stay. Going into the internship, I had the expectations that Malaysian
culture would be similar to the Chinese culture that I was raised by; however, it was nothing close
to what I had expected. From living in the tropical jungle climate to the delicious spiced foods andthe Muslim religion, Malaysia was everything I wanted from this experience abroad, a pure culture
shock. What I enjoyed most about Malaysia was the multi-ethnic aspect, a country of three
integrated cultures: Malay, Chinese and Indian. This made traveling around Malaysia an exciting
journey because each destination was an entirely different experience when we would encounter
various ethnic communities. From this, I learned to adapt to my surroundings quickly,
communicate effectively, and most importantly, to be open-minded.
On campus, I created lasting friendships with people from all over the world, making friends with
the French exchange students and the Global Networking Club, who played a large role in providing
us with true Malaysian hospitality. During work, I spent the day with my post-graduate colleague,
who not only advised me on my research, but also acted as a professional mentor to me. Working
with such a diverse range of people has taught me so much about their upbringings, home-life,
religion, and beliefs.
I am very thankful for having been selected as an Iacocca Intern this summer, as I have learned
valuable life-long lessons after this experience halfway around the world. Being able to adapt to aculture so vastly different from that of the U.S. has not only been enriching, but has also broadened
my horizons for future travel and work opportunities. I was able to discover new interests andlearn how to deal with a variety of challenging situations. As a result, I have become much more
independent, responsible and appreciative of my own upbringings and culture.

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Talia Dunyak
UgandaCollege of Arts and Science
English / German

Pathways Development Initiative
Microfinance Intern

Pathways Development Initiative (PDI) is a international NGO started by the Zaale family in theirhome district of Bududa. For the past three years, PDI has been committed to both education of theyoung and old. They achieve this goal by running a pre-primary and primary school in the village of
Bubiita, helping teen moms to return to trade school so that they can provide for their children, andteaching business and marketable skills to locals. The second goal of PDI is to help members of thelocal community pull themselves out of poverty, this goal is achieved through the Village Savings &Loans Associations (VSLAs) that PDI has started throughout Bududa District to help encourage aculture of savings in the district.
As a microfinance intern at PDI, I primarily worked with the VSLA program. During the course of theinternship, we spent time doing data collection from over 40 of the 120 VSLAs in Bududa and we
also entered data from 2014, analyzed it and wrote a report about our findings. In addition to these
activities, I spent time giving lessons to both new and established VSLA groups about the importanceof punctuality and good record keeping and also how to properly take out a loan from your VSLA
group. A significant amount of time was also spent working on content for the PDI website and ecotourism website and also helping to implement improvements at the PDI, such as new murals andpaint on the playground that Manraj Matharu (another Iacocca Intern) built earlier in the summer.

Helping to set up a new VSLA in therural village of Bunamome.

Collecting data from the Malandu
Women’s VSLA in Bukalsi.

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Talia Dunyak
UgandaField work often included hiking toremote villages near the tops ofseveral mountains in the region.

We spent time painting murals at
the PDI Education Center in
Bubiita to help inspire children toplay, learn and imagine.

The Iacocca Internship in Uganda was an absolutely amazing and undeniably valuable experience forme as an individual. The people that I worked with in Uganda, whether they were my colleagues at
PDI or the locals that we were trying to help with our VSLA program, were so amazing. Working withthese people showed me both how different and similar people from such different parts of theworld can be. Going into my internship, I never expected to find people who I could connect with ina place that just got electricity and still has no running water. This experience has certainly enriched
the way that I understand the world around me. Not only that, but the friends I made while on myinternship are friends I know that I will keep for the entirety of my life; they are truly people whose
input and advice I truly value, and I cannot wait to return to Uganda one day to see all the friends I
was forced to leave behind.
Working in Uganda not only expanded my worldview, but also allowed me to better understand mypassions and what interests me professionally. Although I may not see myself doing microfinancework in the long-term, the experience of working for a small international NGO has been so amazingthat it has caused me to seriously consider perusing international NGO work in the future. My
mother always told me that I am a bleeding heart, and I’ve always known that I’d probably do some
sort of work that involved helping others pull themselves out of poverty. But after working here, I
know that if I didn’t work in a job that was concerned with the improvement of the global
community or the sustainable development of the earth, then I wouldn’t be true to who I am.
Looking towards the future, I hope to either go to grad school for international development or tolaw school for international or refugee law.
I would like to thank both Lehigh and the Iacocca Internship Program for allowing me thisopportunity to find myself and to have a wonderful summer learning about microfinance andhelping the citizens of Bududa District to pull themselves out of poverty.

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Manraj Matharu
UgandaP.C. Rossin College of Engineeringand Applied Science
Bioengineering

Pathways Development Initiative
Student Intern

The Pathways Development Initiative (PDI) is a nongovernmental organization located in the Bududa Districtof Eastern Uganda. The mission of the NGO is to both work with communities in order to help families
establish sustainable livelihoods, and to invest in the education of the younger generation. The
aforementioned objectives are currently being addressed through the village saving and loan associations, anda pre-primary school, respectively. Initially, my internship responsibility involved working with savings and loangroups in order to help monitor their progression. However, approximately half way through the internship,
my duties drastically changed. After focusing a few days on fixing some issues at the school, such as thedrainage of the water tank and latrine, Papa Zaale, the family patriarch, offered me the position of working
autonomously on renovating the school. Using my construction background, my attention was focused on firstaesthetically improving the school. That said, work involved tearing the outside cow dung from the main
schoolhouse and kitchen. Then, the walls were cemented to increase structural integrity. Followed by baselayer paint colors of green and blue, as well as designs of various animals and cartoons. Along with therenovation of the school, the Lehigh Team built a fully functional and painted playground- the first in all of
Bududa.

Completed school renovation andplayground build. August 2015

Lehigh Team and Zaale Family Photo. July
2015

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Manraj Matharu
UgandaPDI students brushing their teeth during
the school day. July 2015

PDI students having some fun with my
GoPro camera. June 2015

My experience in Uganda has aided me in assessing my true passions and solidifying my career interests.
My work during the 10-week stay not only challenged my abilities, but it also put me outside my comfort
zone. However, with the friendships and family I gained, the obstacles I faced, in retrospect, were entirely
worth it. My stay with the Zaale family, as cliché as this may sound, made me a better person. Sleeping,eating, and living my day-to-day with this family and the surrounding community made me a more
humble person. I was able to learn to hone in on admirable qualities and realize what does and does notmatter in life. In regards to the school renovation and playground build, I was able to understand themeaning of hard work. For instance, when a Westerner would need to acquire planks of wood, theywould just go to the hardware store. On the other hand, when I needed wood, a series of steps wererequired. This involved finding someone who owned land with decent sized trees, compromising with theowner to buy the trees, finding an individual with a chainsaw to cut the trees down and strip them to theappropriate size, paying for the gas, oil, and 2T to operate the chainsaw, and finally, having people carry
the planks to the job site. Career wise, the internship allowed me to come to the conclusion that I truly
want to help others for a living. I want my daily routine to consist of making the lives of others better.
Seeing the children play on the playground, and the consistent “thank you’s” I received as I trekked backand forth between the Zaale compound and school helped me come to this realization. That said, mydesire for wanting to become a physician and set-up nonprofits over my lifetime strengthened. To
conclude, I am currently counting down the days for my return to Uganda next summer.

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Sydney O’Tapi
UgandaCollege of Arts and Sciences
Journalism

Pathways Development Initiative
Business Intern

PDI is a small community-based NGO located in Bududa district in eastern Uganda. The NGO
works toward improving the livelihood of people by educating the community andempowering individuals. PDI has two major programs; Village Savings and Loans and the PDI
Education Center. I worked for the Village Savings and Loans program where I met withsmall savings and loans groups to teach them about finance, how to save, and how to gettowards financial stability through owning a small business and having other income
generating activities. I also worked on digital marketing for PDI and wrote content for their
Facebook page and other social media outlets.

Hiking at Sipi Falls in
Kapchorwa

PDI Education Center newly
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Sydney O’Tapi
UgandaRafting in the source of the Nile

Income Generating Activity
workshop lead by the Lehigh Team

Personally, the program helped me grow in areas I was once very weak in. The program allowed
me to gain teamwork skills, problem solving skills, and become more goal oriented. The people
who work for PDI really embody what it means to serve your community purposefully andsuccessfully. They taught me how to work towards something greater than myself. I wasfortunate enough to have wonderful team members that made working together so much fun.
From working on the Village Savings and Loans program, to renovating the school. It was a lot ofwork but very worth it in the end. We all were able to grow professionally, personally, andacademically while supporting one another. It was a life-changing experience that has taught mewhat It truly means to serve.

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Cynthia Pando
UgandaCollege of Arts and Science
Sociology / Behavioral Neuroscience

Pathways Development Initiative
PDI Education Center Teacher

Pathways Development Initiative (PDI) is a non-profit organization in Bududa district, Uganda whose
mission is to fight poverty by empowering people to better themselves through education. PDI has
three main programs that it oversees: PDI Homestay, Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA),
and PDI Education Center. PDI tries to combat the weaknesses of the Bududa District which is the
weak education system where 71% of children are not able to pass 7th grade, the large quantity oforphans, teenage mothers, abandoned children, frequent landslides, food shortages, deforestation,etc. They also started a new initiative called Second Chance, which is meant for teenage mothers
who had to drop out of school and were not allowed back, that is meant to fund these young
women to be able to go back to school. This summer, I worked with PDI Education Center and was a
Special Teacher of Special Subjects during my time in Uganda. What was implemented during mystay there was Nutrition, Health Habits, Speech, Reading, and Writing lesson plans for preschool,kindergarten, and first grade students. Additionally, I evaluated the progress of the dental programthat was put in place the previous summer.

The students photographed above are fromkindergarten and first grade showing off thefortune tellers they just made during Art time.

This is Cynthia Pando teaching pre-school
children nutrition through the use ofalphabet, colors and pictures.

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Cynthia Pando
UgandaThis is the Lehigh Team posing infront of the sign indicating
Murchison Falls National Park
welcomes us.

This is a picture of the young
children climbing up the rope
ladder into the newly constructed
playground made by one of the
PDI interns from Lehigh.

My experience in Uganda was such a unique one and helped me to develop in some many different ways.
The reason that this opportunity was so valuable and memorable for me is that I learned so much not justabout myself but also about the world that I live in. The perceptions that the Western world has about
the continent of Africa is so static. These views then spread to others which is why when I got to Uganda I
was very excited to see everything and learn about everything. I learned that Uganda is filled with somuch rich culture and the people are so nice and welcoming. They were so happy to see us and to workwith us. They were always so willing to teach us about their culture and their language that I worked
extra hard at learning everything I could. I worked as a special teacher in the PDI Education Center and I
was able to implement lesson plans about nutrition, health habits, manners, speech, reading and writing.
These lesson plans were meant to expose the children to topics about health and what they can do to behealthy. Additionally, through these lesson plans I indirectly taught the teachers how to use the resourcesthat they had in their lessons in order to diversify how students learn rather than the teacher lecturingmethod. These implementations also allowed for students to be more creative inside the classroom. This
internship has made me refine some of my time management skills but it also allowed me to gain skills inthinking outside the box since teaching young children is not an easy task. Additionally, I am working on
writing a professional report about my work at PDI in order to help future interns when they work in the
PDI Education Center. I recommend working for PDI because it is more than just a non-profit or an
organization it is a family. You will feel like you are doing what you should be doing and most of all you
will feel at peace in the village. There was never a time where I wanted to go home which is rare because
anywhere you go vacationing or not everyone hits that point when you know it is time to go but I neverfelt that way. If anything I never wanted to leave and I know that there is so much more that I can offer
PDI. I learned so much more about myself and what I can do to help others and I am grateful for thisopportunity.

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Faculty/Staff Contributions
Thank you to the Lehigh University Faculty and Staff who created
opportunities for group programs. Their efforts went above and beyond their
responsibilities to the university and they took the time to prepare and lead agroup of students in their international experience.
Faculty/Staff Program Leaders:
Kelly Austin
Sothy Eng
Anand Jagota & Susan Perry
Jack LuleDon Morris
Christy Novak
James Peterson & Kwame EssienAlex Wiseman & Stacy Burger

Special thanks also to the Steering Committee:
Lia Assad (Lee Iacocca’s daughter)
Richard Brandt (Director, Iacocca Institute)Paul Brockman (Professor, Finance and Law)
Marie-Helene Chabut (Professor, Modern Languages and Literatures)
Carol Ham (Director, International Internships)
Neil McGurty (Director, International Programs)
Nik Nikolov (Assistant Professor, Art and Architecture)
John Savage (Associate Professor, History)
Tamas Terlaky (Professor, Industrial and Systems Engineering)
Lorraine Wiedorn (Assistant Vice President, Planned Giving)174

Thank you to the donors who made this program possible!

Trisha S. '11G 'F/SJames J. Alexy '16P

Marianna R. Deal '15P

Holt Family Foundation

Rieper Family FundJay Allen ‘67

Claudia De Dougherty
Eugene T. Dougherty '87 '12P

Lee A. Iacocca '45

Alex Tamm '12

Elizabeth Bailey
Joseph J. Bailey '80 '14P

Patricia Early
Stewart Early '66 '96P

Christopher Kohler '08

Lawrence Tamm '12P

David M. Baldwin '51

Ernst and Young Foundation

Harry Levine '56

Arthur Tauck ‘59

Christina E. Bauer '15

Jennifer Satz Enslin
Jeffrey D. Enslin '88

Alice and Howard Lieberman

Christine Volpe
Vincent Volpe, Jr.
'80 '81Lauren E. Bloch '10

John C. Evans, Ph.D. '66

Haley Maruschak '15

Arielle Willett '15 BD

Kim Bohny
Robert W. Bohny '84

The Freeman Foundation

Ann Munley '91G
Vincent Munley'74 '02P '04P '05P 'F/S

Deborah Zajac '97

Maria L. Chrin '87
John R. Chrin '85 '86 '10P

Wayne D. Freese '59

Donald R. Phillips '84

Anonymous

Joan and Curts Cooke'58 '82P '15GP

Linda L. GilbertPeter M. Gilbert 'F/S

PricewaterhouseCoopers
Foundation

John R. Day '98

Judy Gruhn
Donald M. Gruhn '49

Kathryn and Alan Rieper '62

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