My Nonprofit Reviews

I found this internship opportunity by just searching online. I loved that you could choose the from a variety of months and how it was not limited to a short amount of time during only one point of the year. Since I work full time I chose to go in December due to the shorter timeline and possible work load upon my return. I was prepared to stay in the various hostels we set up in (conditions were not great in most and there was rarely hot water for a shower); however, I was not prepared to move day to day and not have any idea of what we would be doing the following day. Even though the organization of the entire trip could have been better planned, the trip in itself was rewarding. Seeing how happy and appreciative the teachers and principals of the schools were to have us there was very disarming and unexpected. We were treated to dinner by several heads of schools because we were there to make sure their children were healthy. The health of their children is important to the country and it became very apparent during my time there. Meeting all the kids was a delight and having the opportunity to play with them was just a treat on top of everything else. I had the opportunity to meet some amazing professionals and students on this trip, all of whom I am now facebook friends with. I am not sure that I would go through this experience again as it was grueling and wearing but I definitely would recommend trying something like this at least once. This is genuine hands-on experience and an experience that not many people cannot say they have. The organization has a wonderful mission and I will continue to support them even though I will probably not attend another trip.

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