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D’Yon’s Remote Internship Experience

D’Yon’s Remote Internship Experience

I would tell someone who’s looking into finding a virtual internship that having a face-to-face experience is wonderful but you will learn a lot from a virtual internship. I have learned so much and I promise that you won’t regret it!

Lisa’s Remote Internship Experience

Lisa’s Remote Internship Experience

Working with an international team to reflect ideas with is by far my greatest achievement from the remote internship. I’ve learned a lot from different professionals and other students and there was an open communication between ourselves.

Eryn’s Remote Internship Experience

Eryn’s Remote Internship Experience

The staff at Kaya are courteous and have been very helpful. I had good correspondence with them. Also, it was nice that the check-ins with my supervisor during my virtual internship went smoothly and I am very grateful to the in-country coordinators.

Catherine’s Remote Internship Experience

Catherine’s Remote Internship Experience

I chose South Africa for my remote internship because of the opportunity to intern in public health. I was excited to learn about the differences between the public health systems in the US and South Africa, particularly in the areas around the pandemic and contract tracing.

Lydia’s Remote Internship Experience

Lydia’s Remote Internship Experience

I loved that I got to know my students one-on-one. I had a lot of fun and made new friends! I’ve gotten much more comfortable conversing in Spanish, everyone was very helpful when I needed assistance. I hope to eventually visit Ecuador and meet my new friends!

Janyxa’s Remote Internship Experience

Janyxa’s Remote Internship Experience

To those who are looking into doing a virtual internship, I’d like to tell you that Kaya offers a variety of options for the programs that may fit according to your field of interest. The program that I participated in had just the right pace load of assignments given which was great.

Annie’s Remote Internship Experience

Annie’s Remote Internship Experience

I really love the workshops! They are a lot of fun and educational. I like hearing from my chat buddies, it is always interesting to know what they are thinking/what they want to share. I like how I do have a good bit of freedom to schedule when I will do my tasks and don’t have someone who is checking on me every ten minutes.
Look for something that you are really interested in and passionate about so the work doesn’t feel too much like work and is more fun than burdensome.

Matthew’s Remote Internship Experience

Matthew’s Remote Internship Experience

It is important to think about what goals you have for your remote experience and how they can coincide with the characteristics of a remote internship. Even within the first few weeks, I have gained valuable skills such as experience with project-based work (as opposed to strict deadlines), utilizing different methods of communication in new ways, and building a workplace culture even in an online setting. Regardless of the goals and desired outcomes you may have for your internship, I think that these new skills and connections could align with a wide variety of desired experiences on your end.

Jackie’s Remote Internship Experience

Jackie’s Remote Internship Experience

Although it is all online, it has been just as rewarding, educational, and fun as I could have hoped for. I have gained so much valuable knowledge through this experience and I am only a few weeks in. I really am grateful for it all!

Miranda’s Remote Internship Experience

Miranda’s Remote Internship Experience

Although I initially had my doubts about completing a remote internship, I have been pleasantly surprised with how well the experience has gone so far. It took some time to adjust to working with different time zones and communicating digitally, but I am greatly enjoying the experience so far, and am looking forward to completing my projects while learning more about South Africa’s culture.

Alexis’ Remote Internship Experience

Alexis’ Remote Internship Experience

A virtual internship is an experience every student should endure, especially since the professional atmosphere is forever changed due to COVID-19. My virtual internship has allowed me to really hone in on my communication skills, to become more independent professionally and to trust my capabilities. Although everything is virtual and remote, you can still gain the experience you’re seeking as well as create strong connections with the professionals you’re working with. You will get out of it what you put into it. I definitely recommend doing a virtual internship if you have the chance to!

Olivia’s Remote Internship Experience

Olivia’s Remote Internship Experience

I love my non-profit organization that I am working with! My ultimate goal is to be a practicing physician, and this has been a perfect mix of observing/learning about clinical care while also learning much more about public health education!

Abbie’s Remote Internship Experience

Abbie’s Remote Internship Experience

This programme fits me wonderfully; I am doing work that pertains to where I want to go in the future, and while it is sometimes hard to see the impact of what I am doing, I have been able to observe specifically how things are going to benefit the girls involved in the programmes.

Grace’s Remote Internship Experience

Grace’s Remote Internship Experience

Make sure you actually want to get to know your country’s culture and the people you are working with! If you come into it only looking for work experience and forget that it takes engaging with people, it would be really hard to get anything out of it. Wanting to get to know Morocco and the organization I am with has made this a super enjoyable experience so far!

Kiara’s Remote Internship Experience

Kiara’s Remote Internship Experience

I am really happy with my placement. I am doing a lot of hard work and am finding connections to my own career path and future goals. Be prepared for challenges but don’t be scared away from them. I think doing things virtually means one has to be much more intentional about meeting people and asking questions so that you get the most out of the experience.

Sara’s Remote Internship Experience

Sara’s Remote Internship Experience

The relationships I’ve built with the local team and local buddies are phenomenal and I hope I can meet them in person someday. They’ve already taught me so much about Vietnamese culture and have really made it a point to get to know me. We speak every day and they always show so much love and support.

Stewart’s Remote Internship Experience

Stewart’s Remote Internship Experience

My experience working as an intern has been phenomenal, and I never realized how great of a learning opportunity it would provide. Despite not being able to go to South Africa, the internship has helped to provide all the same benefits and cultural learning. Additionally, despite the scarcity of internships for the summer, Kaya Responsible Travel made it quick and easy to have a meaningful and fulfilling summer experience, providing more than I would have ever been able to figure out on my own, and placing me into a top-notch internship. I have always wanted to travel and have a cultural immersion experience, however, Kaya Responsible Travel has made it possible to do from the comfort of my home, and I recommend the opportunity to all who even have the slightest bit of interest in it.

Alexandra’s Remote Internship Experience

Alexandra’s Remote Internship Experience

I am currently participating in a remote internship and working on putting together a sports program design for a group of underprivileged girls based in South Africa! Although I would have liked to visit Cape Town in person, I have still been able to meet some incredible people and truly experience the South African culture within the comfort of my own home. I feel I am making a difference in these girls lives whilst they are changing mine. I have been participating in fun cultural workshops and weekly buddy chats with my new friend in South Africa as well! This experience has helped me gain perspective, think creatively, and explore my interests. I have had a great experience with Kaya from the very beginning on my program and I would definitely recommend this internship!

Alua’s Morocco Experience

Alua’s Morocco Experience

It is an interesting NGO and for those who like international development and political topics, there is a lot to learn from the local organization. In the end, I feel I made a positive contribution towards the organization’s goals.