Human Rights Internships

Picture a stunning, palm-lined coastal city situated in the shadow of Table Mountain -- a city with unmatched culture and welcoming people. Then, picture a knowledgable and relatable team of individuals dedicated to assisting you with everything from finding the perfect weekend brunch spot to finding the best guide for your Cape of Good Hope tour (a tour, I might add, that includes penguins!) You're looking at an internship in Cape Town through the Connect-123 program, and if your experience is anything like mine was, you'll never look back! During my time in South Africa, I was fortunate enough to intern for the Social Justice Coalition, which helped me realize my passion for human rights issues. In addition to great experiences through my job, I was able to participate in some fantastic weekend activities such as cage diving, paragliding, and feeding elephants on safari! Connect-123 helped make this one of the best and most memorable summers of my life, and I would recommend this program to anyone looking for adventure, learning, and a whole lot of excitement!

Once I knew I'd be studying and working abroad in Buenos Aires, I began to envision my time there. I pictured a relaxing summer vacation of sight-seeing and having fun. After three months of living here I can say that my experience has been completely different than what I had imagined. Living 'on my own' in a different country was challenging. I had to worry about buying groceries, cooking, protecting myself, navigating a huge city, taking my laundry down the street, budgeting my expenses and being successful at my internship. Managing all these responsibilities was tiring, but definitely doable. After a while, my daily routine became second nature. Whether it was going to a live drawing/jazz event, staying up until 7 am at a boliche, charlando with my colleagues at work, or eating some of the best steak of my life, I began to experience all the great things Buenos Aires had to offer. My time abroad was not always relaxing and tranquil like I had expected it to be. Instead, it was better because I actually lived in Buenos Aires. I experienced the day-to-day ups and downs- something that would go unnoticed if I was just a tourist. I got to know the sounds, smells, and people of this beautiful city, which allowed me to make the most of this experience.

Traveling abroad is one of the most well-rounding and fulfilling opportunities you can partake in where it has lasting positive effects! From the people you'll meet, the places you'll go, and the food your tastebuds will love - experiencing another culture is truly amazing! I have met honest and hard working people who are dedicated to changing the lives of the young people of Dublin. Being a part of that team gave me a greater sense of my purpose on earth, and allowed me to see the importance of teamwork and flexibility. If you're looking for adventure, work experience, and building lasting connections with people literally around the world, then Having faith in all that is good can help in preparing you for your international goals to be checked off, one at a time! Have Faith, and Go!