Global Virtual Internship with the Global Learning Collective

This experience was unlike any other for me. I was so grateful for how much I was able to learn. It excited me every day to either learn a new way to work with people, find a solution to a problem, or experience a part of a new culture. This has already fueled my desire to have a career in sustainability and jump started my future international business career. Knowing that I, along with several others, made a real contribution to a real company is the part that I am most proud of. I would recommend this internship to anyone looking to expand their horizons.

The experience volunteering with the Sustainability Institute was one of gratification, exposure, and growth. Despite the challenges presented by a virtual internship, my peers and I were able to perform some tangible, meaningful work that we know will go a long way in feeding the undernourished and amplifying the biodiversity of local ingredients in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Yet, in addition, I had the opportunity to take this journey and learn from people from Singapore, South Africa, Malawi, and even India, not to mention the exposure our work and research provided us to the South African culture. It was an incredible experience and one I would recommend to all who have the chance!