I didn’t know what I wanted to major in, so I decided to take a gap year and work abroad.

I was initially looking for something like an NGO. I wasn’t looking for something specific at the time, I was very flexible.

My internship ended up being exactly what I wanted.

Yes, I had to do new things I had never done before.

Yes!

Yes, because I was given lots of responsibility that I feel was worthwhile, and not just meaningless work. One of the most impactful responsibilities they gave me was teaching, where I helped refugees learn new skills such as how to work computers.

Yes, because I was able to gain valuable skills at my internship that I can definitely use in the future. I feel more confident in my abilities and in living on my own.

I was mostly worried about missing my family.

I’m over it now, it was challenging in the beginning but now I feel like I’ve grown a lot since I first arrived!

I love it here. It’s a good city! You make lots of friends, and there are lots of activities to do.

Yes definitely.

Yes, the placement search was very good. Lucie was able to quickly secure many options for me and I got to choose which one I liked best. The communication between us before my arrival was just spot on. And the info you provided me was accurate.

Good! Whenever I needed something you were always there to help.

I think besides all the discounts we get for activities and things we want to do, whenever we need something we can just ask and you will immediately respond and it never feels like we’re alone in that sense.

Yes, the placement search was very good. Lucie was able to quickly secure many options for me and I got to choose which one I liked best. The communication between us before my arrival was just spot on. And the info you provided me was accurate.

Yes!

Yes!

I think its definitely worth doing an internship where there is a service provided. It’s much easier and the support makes it worth the money.