Cultural Vistas Internship

Cultural Vistas’ Internship Program in Brazil offers a unique opportunity for American university students to gain valuable professional skills in their field of study, experience Brazilian life and culture firsthand, and develop Portuguese language abilities through an 8-12 weeks program. Last year, I interned in the Philippines with a National NGO, Gawad Kalinga in issues regarding development. I worked with a farming community toward economic and social development. This experience changed my perceptions of change because it showed me that a small action like empowerment through micro finances can change lives and communities over a small period of time. However, Through this new internship, my goals would be different. I want to better study the impact of political implication of microfinance. By working with an NGO that focuses specifically on partnering with a regional mayor department, I will be able to see how I could have an influence on how the debate goes. I also want to learn more about the cycle of the funds, because, with micro-finance …show more content…
To first implement policies, it is crucial to understand how they work, the intricacies around them and how they affect. Furthermore, comparing similar policies implemented in other places (abroad) gives context on prevention and changes to what a public servant might want to create. This internship will provide me will help me acquire some of the tools needed to become an effective public servant one day. It also provides me with the opportunity to think and act outside of one bubble, to work toward the common good. I hope that this internship will help me improve some of the skills required to be a leader that convey his message concisely such as my communication, public speaking, conflict resolution and the ability to work under pressure. I will have real-world experience in the outside working world and more importantly