AIFS Abroad Internships in Washington DC, United States

I was able to get an internship with So Others May Eat in Washington DC. SOME provides aid to the homeless population in Washington DC through housing, mental health services, dental, medical, career advancement and sustainable life long recovery for at-risk homeless individuals and families. As an intern for SOME, I was able to take part in all of the departments within the non-profit both hands on and managerial. All in all I learned so much in the field of public and global health, non profit...

I received extensive online support before starting my internship and felt thoroughly prepared for my time in the USA. The social events organised by Global Experiences provided great opportunities to get to know other interns and settle into the city. My internship was a great match for my interests and skill level and will be a fantastic platform on which to build my future career. Eight weeks was only just enough time to explore all the amazing things in Washington, DC. There is a huge variet...

First, the preparation before the start date of your program, Global Experiences (GE) definitely prepares you in every aspect so you can maximize your experience. I felt thoroughly prepared with everything I need to know for my professional development resume building, interviewing etc. And preparing for your cultural/social experience. It was very comforting to know that the global experiences team answered all my questions and were available to help me in any aspect of my preparation. I also t...