Emma, Summer 2021 Intern​​​

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“The linking lives study abroad program is so unique because it allows you to continue to be involved after the official study abroad program is over. I interned with Dr. Brinberg for 8 weeks and during that time, we recruited for the future programs, finalized our grant proposal, and submitted that grant to funders. It was so rewarding working with a strong group of ladies on the project, as well as gaining the skill of being able to write a grant proposal. Our group ended up receiving funding in October and even after the internship, I was able to continue to work on the program and eventually help implement it in Rwanda. Myself and another woman in the group were able to go back to Rwanda for two weeks a year later, and see our grant through. Ultimately, it ended being a year and a half experience, not just a semester one. The things that I learned went so far beyond what I learned in the classroom during my abroad semester, and the internship is what linked the semester to following through with the grant. I learned so much from Marjie and Dr. Brinberg as well as from the women in my group. This is easily one of the most rewarding, enlightening, and unique experiences I’ve had in my college career.”