Internships in Namibia

I predominantly taught the year 7s,8s,9s public speaking as part of their English curriculum. Throughout the course of the term they improved massively and it was so lovely to play a role in their development as speakers. On top of that I also took them for sports and sports club. The students were super enthusiastic when it came to their sports specifically football and netball but they were also open to trying new sports and maintained that enthusiasm across the term. Finally, as part of my role as an intern at the school, I got to be apart of the Oceans Days that take place every Friday. The students undertook a wide range of activities that linked back to sustainability and the environment around them. My personal favourite one that I got to be apart of, was judging the fashion show for the Turtle class. I couldn’t recommend this internship enough.

I was lucky enough to spend October and November 2024 in Lüderitz, Namibia, working at the Blue School. I stayed in the Blue House with Florrie, the other intern at the time, and we absolutely loved it. The Blue House has the most incredible view, and all of the boarders were so kind and welcoming. The entire teaching staff made me feel at home from the beginning, and Lüderitz itself is such a beautiful and unique town. During my time at the Blue School, I helped coach sailing, assisted in classes, and supported rehearsals for the school play, Treasure Island. Lüderitz has some of the most stunning scenery I have ever seen, alongside a very friendly and welcoming community. I also had the opportunity to travel to other parts of Namibia during half term and on weekends, which made the experience even more special. The Blue School is involved in so many inspiring projects, and the children are enthusiastic, welcoming, and passionate, a real pleasure to work with. I especially appreciated the balance between creativity, outdoor activities and classroom learning, as well as the opportunities for trips and hands-on experiences. Overall, it was an unforgettable experience that I would highly recommend.

I went to work at the Lüderitz Blue School during my gap year in 2024. I was teaching primary to GCSE level English, maths and science during the day but much more outside of that. The school asked me and the other lovely interns to also run art club, science club, ocean day activities and we took the kids to the Namib desert for a week to learn about sustainability! What I loved most about LBS was its environmental and ocean focus - day-to-day teaching was underpinned with ocean literacy. Being located right on the South coast of Namibia it is part of the school’s ethos that students understand the fundamental importance, diversity, fun and safety of the ocean. Having gone to school in London, I was lucky enough to have had access to swimming lessons, something we often take for granted here. As a previously competitive swimmer I was very keen to teach the students out there basic swimming and buoyancy techniques, something they didn’t have much access to despite being next to the sea. I think it was the most rewarding part of my trip and the kids were incredible, hard-working and improved so much! I also taught ballet and aided with sailing lessons which was so much fun! The accommodation, community and friends I made there was amazing and I still remain in touch with them. I cannot wait to return!

It was a wonderful experience to get the opportunity to work as a Visiting Librararian at the Blue School. I felt trusted and supported in the challanges it meant setting up a library, and also building the library. I also met great co-workers at the school. I also enjoyed being a part of Kelp Blue. I made good friends with empoyees at Kelp Blue through the shared accomodation. I got to join the divers for a day, take part in barbecues and was invited on excursions. The atmosphere at the school was great. I really liked the smallness of the school. Lüderitz is also an amazing, and a little bit strange, town. Beautiful stone houses built by the Germans more than 100 years ago, in the middle of the dessert. The location by the ocean and dessert is nothing I have ever experienced before. The nature of Namibia is stunning. If you get the chance to go to Lüderitz, take it! I hope I will get the chance to come back one day!

My time interning at the Blue School was incredible. Lüderitz is a unique coastal desert town unlike any other, with a warm and welcoming community both within and beyond the school. From the beginning, I felt supported and included. During my three months there, I had the opportunity to co-direct the end-of-year theatre production, help organise a carol concert with the wider town community, got involved in sports competitions, assisted across a range of lessons and extracurricular activities, and even took part in weekend sailing. Creativity and initiative are genuinely valued, and you can make a real difference. Although Lüderitz is a somewhat quiet town, there is always something happening within the community, and it has everything you need and more. The boarding house I stayed in was comfortable, and had an amazing view of the ocean. I also had the chance to explore more of Namibia, which I could not recommend enough- it really is a stunning country.

Taking part in a nursing internship in India was a truly enriching experience, even through observation alone. It gave me the chance to better understand the Indian healthcare system, explore cultural differences in daily practices, and reflect on my own lifestyle and habits. Being immersed in such a different environment was both humbling and eye-opening. I learned to look at healthcare through a new lens and gained a deeper appreciation for cultural diversity in medical practice. I would definitely recommend this internship to anyone seeking more than just technical knowledge. It’s a story worth living, sharing, and growing from. RealStep also played a key role in making this possible by ensuring everything ran smoothly and supporting me throughout the journey.

I completed a nursing internship in Sri Lanka, where I was responsible for preparing treatments, taking blood samples, setting up IV lines, and doing wound dressings, among other tasks. This experience gave me a completely different perspective on patient care and helped me realize just how advanced the French healthcare system is. It was not only professionally enriching, but also a deeply personal eye-opener. I would absolutely recommend this internship. For me, it was a true life lesson. RealStep supported us throughout the entire experience, offering full guidance from start to finish

I took part in the Nursing Project in Cambodia, where I had the chance to observe medical practices and perform technical procedures such as blood draws and blood gas analyses. This experience was incredibly enriching, I learned new ways to carry out clinical tasks and discovered a completely different culture by living with a welcoming Cambodian host family. I would highly recommend this mission to anyone curious about healthcare in a different part of the world. RealStep provided excellent support from beginning to end, which made the experience even more rewarding.

On a human level, this medical internship with an NGO was just incredible. Discovering a new culture and a new way of providing care is also very enriching. It forces us to set aside our lifestyle and habits in order to open ourselves up to others—and that is priceless! Taking care of children, monks, and visiting patients in their homes. It’s amazing to find yourself right in the middle of people’s lives—exactly what we were looking for. Regarding the trip itself… Everything. Honestly, we have a hard time naming anything negative! Thailand is a country where it’s extremely easy to adapt and live. The Thai people are welcoming and helpful. We definitely want to go back.

My role involved working closely with nurses to provide patient support. This involved accompanying them through various medical procedures, including blood draws, infusions, and electrocardiograms (ECGs). In addition, I was also responsible for administering certain treatments, ensuring that patients received appropriate care and support throughout their medical journey. I spent 10 unique weeks in Nepal. I am extremely grateful to have been able to complete my first internship of my third-year nursing studies in a hospital in Kathmandu. This internship taught me a lot both professionally and personally. It was a unique experience in my career, an opportunity I am grateful to have had. Meeting such remarkable and touching people was very enriching. Furthermore, discovering breathtaking landscapes and experiencing unforgettable moments contributed to making this experience truly special for me.

This trip came at a time in my life when I deeply needed it. From a personal point of view, this trip made me grow. Finding yourself on the other side of the world in a country you don't know, people you don't know, a completely new language, and customs, can only make you grow. Responsibility, maturity, ambition. That's what this trip brought me. From a professional point of view, as a nursing student, this trip allowed me to measure how lucky we are in France to have access to care and the quality of care that it is despite these flaws. Adaptability and compassion are what Sri Lankan hospitals allowed me to adopt. If there is one thing this trip brought me, it is the fact of wanting to leave as soon as possible!!!

During this internship, I was mainly observing, but I was able to discover a new culture and a way of providing care different from what I was used to. It helped to expand my cultural awareness as it was a healthcare system that was completely different than back at home. For future nursing students who would like to do their internship in Tanzania, it would be a good idea to ask them about their expectations and skills in order to direct them to an establishment best fit for them. Overall, I recommend this project and RealStep as it was a good cultural learning experience.

In my internship, I gained the knowledge of culture, health care system, health differences, learning about their lifestyle habits, and the different medical practices in India. I recommend this project to anyone looking to go into the medical field because it is a unique and special way to grow and discover medical knowledge.

Throughout my internship, I observed and assisted doctors. I gained some valuable knowledge, such as awareness of different practices and systems of care abroad. knowledge. I recommend this program, but it is important that you are motivated and ask questions if you have any. They are more than willing to help but move quickly if you seem to understand everything. I recommed RealStep as they took care of everything and helped me with any questions I had through this process.

The nursing internship project was an enriching experience on many levels. On a personal level, it allowed me to develop my ability to manage stress and emergencies, as well as to improve my communication and empathy skills by interacting with patients and their families. Professionally, this internship offered me the opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge I learned in school and develop my technical skills in a real healthcare environment. In addition, I was able to observe and learn best practices from my nursing colleagues, which enriched my professional background. Academically, this internship complemented my academic training by providing me with concrete and practical experience, which reinforced my overall understanding of the nursing profession. Overall, this internship was a crucial step in my training journey, allowing me to progress personally and professionally.

During my internship, we provided nursing care such as administering oral IV and SC medications, preparing IV drips and treatments, changing dressings, and taking vital signs. On a personal level, I learned a lot about different approaches to patients within the country's culture. Being immersed in a new culture, I was welcomed with open arms. I was able to expand my cultural awareness and human values through various delicate and complex situations. On a professional level, I discovered new techniques different from those I was familiar with as well as terms of relationships with patients and their families. The role of family in care is much more pronounced and important than back at home, which I found enriching. I would 100% recommend this assignment to anyone ready to discover a new approach to medicine and healthcare. This project opened my eyes to many things and helped me to improve my healthcare skills, both practically and culturally. Also, RealStep is an organization I would recommend. From the beginning, the team was very responsive and able to answer any questions I had. The team always answered quickly, even to the slightest concern or question. I would definitely do this project again.

Olá! I participated at the Lisbon Hospitality Internship for a month. It is an unforgettable amazing experience. Both local staff and guests were friendly and helpful. I did not face any struggle during my stay. Just great time and loads of fun in an amazing city and a country as well.I highly recommend this project! Also appreciate GoEco´s team support - regularly asking via email if everything is alright which made me feel secure.Thank you. Hana

After my arrival in Israel I had a great day in Jerusalem with coordinator Yan. He showed me the city of Jerusalem in another way that impressed me very much. Then we went to Tel Aviv for the project. The manager of the bakery Assaf is a very open, kind and talented person. We had a lot of fun working.The working hours were very flexible, so I could arrange my free time and, for example, go to the Dead Sea or take a tour with Yan through Tel Aviv. In the bakery I helped to prepare the recipes, operated the dishwasher, baked cakes and much more...I think we were a very good team! Outside of the project, I met many other travellers in the young - people Abraham hostel in Tel Aviv. We went out together in the evening and had a great time! In summary, I am very grateful for this experience! Also thanks to the Go Eco team who made this possible for me!

Amazing experience! Working in Assaf's bakery you learn not just the vegan pastries, but a lot of other stuff, also you get to know yourself much better. Assaf is amazing human being and can easily become your friend for life! If you want to volunteer in Tel Aviv, Yan is your man, best tour guide. This guy will take care of you better then your own mother!

I have only positive reviews for this program. As a solo traveler heading to the Middle East for the first time could be quite daunting. Throughout my whole experience from the weeks leading up to my trip, to my entire stay…not once did I feel alone, clueless or stressed. Every matter was addressed and made clear to me. Life changing adventure filled with culture, appreciation for world issues and new friends.