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A group of kids wearing a green t-shirt and walking on the sand in a village
From the Field
Ghana

Internship in Ghana : A rollercoaster of emotions

"This internship has not only provided me with an opportunity to use what I have learned in the classroom but also to learn what can't be taught in a school setting"
"This internship has not only provided me with an opportunity to use what I have learned in the classroom but also to learn what can't be taught in a school setting"

August 7, 2024
Monument in ghana on a crossroad with a star at the top. AD 1957 written underneath the star and Freedom and justice written under AD 1957
From the Field
Ghana

Sowing seeds for tomorrow’s drought

"Every opportunity has been a learning experience and I think the international internship experience is paramount for any international development students."
"Every opportunity has been a learning experience and I think the international internship experience is paramount for any international development students."

July 22, 2024
Picture of a Nepalese walking in a forest while wearing an orange traditional outift. Threes and plants on both sides
From the Field
Nepal

Until next time, Nepal

"The chance to connect with individuals far beyond my usual sphere in a region where I initially had no support system—except for the one graciously established by the university and my NGO—has been a remarkable gift."
"The chance to connect with individuals far beyond my usual sphere in a region where I initially had no support system—except for the one graciously established by the university and my NGO—has been a remarkable gift."

July 18, 2024
Beninese flag floating in the air with the sky in background
From the Field
Benin

Hands-on learning!

"Overall, my overwhelming advice is to do it. It is not an easy experience, per se, but it is very much worth it."
"Overall, my overwhelming advice is to do it. It is not an easy experience, per se, but it is very much worth it."

July 16, 2024
Perspective shot of a city in Nepal. Two trees can be seen in the foreground, followed by a multitude of urban buildings. City covered by a sunset
From the Field
Nepal

Campaign to Ban Landmines Nepal

"The opportunity to see the tenacity of people strive and thrive to create something new as a community is amazing"
"The opportunity to see the tenacity of people strive and thrive to create something new as a community is amazing"

June 28, 2024
A group of people walking in the streets and passing in front of mini buses
From the Field
Ghana

A Journey Home: My Internship with the Center for Sustainable Transformation in Accra, Ghana

"Returning to Ghana for my internship has been nothing short of a homecoming—one filled with purpose and a renewed sense of belonging. As a Ghanaian, working with the Center for Sustainable Transformation (CeST) in Accra has been a particularly meaningful experience. This journey isn't just about professional growth; it’s about contributing to the sustainability and future of my homel...
"Returning to Ghana for my internship has been nothing short of a homecoming—one filled with purpose and a renewed sense of belonging. As a Ghanaian, working with the Center for Sustainable Transformation (CeST) in Accra has been a particularly meaningful experience. This journey isn't j...

June 17, 2024