Women’s & Children’s Therapist at Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support
“I am thankful for my internship with Connect-123 because it solidified my passion for the field of social work.”
Program Year: 2022
How did your career path evolve after your Connect-123 internship? Did it influence your direction?
I loved the work I got to do during my internship, when I returned to the states I wanted to be in an environment that focused on not only empowering individuals, groups, and communities but providing advocacy support as well. My current job fits perfectly with what I wanted to be a part of. I am thankful for my internship with Connect-123 because it solidified my passion for the field of social work.
Looking back, what do you see as the biggest way Connect-123 shaped your career or life?
Connect-123 allowed me to make many lifelong friends along the way, experience the history and culture of a unique place, and showed me that life can be fulfilling when you’re doing something you really enjoy!
What advice would you give to students currently considering or starting an internship abroad?
DO IT!! It will be a tremendous opportunity to explore what’s out there. It will be uncomfortable at times but that’s where the growth happens. You will always look back at that experience with fond memories and the knowledge that you made an impact on someone else's life and yours as well!
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