This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to spend two enriching months in Barcelona working with a human rights NGO dedicated to supporting LGBTQ immigrants and refugees. Over the course of this summer, I gained meaningful professional experience in social work, particularly with asylum seekers and immigrants. I also gained invaluable insights into multiculturalism and outreach in a remarkably short period. Additionally, I further honed my translation skills for legal documents and asylum stories/statements. I even had the chance to write an article about my first Pride Parade and my overall experience, which was published on their website! In that article, I expressed—and would like to reiterate here—my deep gratitude for the experience that Connect-123 has given me. I especially want to thank Sophie Mulcahy, who guided me along the way and paired me with this unforgettable internship. This experience has taught me so much about the struggles immigrants and marginalized communities face—struggles that the world often sees but chooses to ignore. My understanding of the LGBT community and its unique role in global immigration has deepened, and the warm welcome I received here, as someone eager to learn, has opened my eyes to different ways of life and challenged my initial perceptions. The NGO I was placed at is a pillar of human rights in a special city like Barcelona. For me, it’s more than an organization; it’s a home—a place that welcomes everyone, regardless of background or past—a true melting pot of cultures.