During the summer months of 2009 between my junior and senior years of college I participated in an IE3 internship in Malaysia. I worked with Women’s Aid Organization, an agency that provides services to women and children who have experienced domestic violence. Needless to say, this was a life changing experience that I have carried with me everyday since. My time in SE Asia (I spent a semester in Singapore prior to my internship) exposed me to many new aspects about the world and myself, including how deeply rooted I am in my nationality. Everywhere I went, people asked…
Many of IE3's internships involve social causes, conservation, and environmental issues. The following five environmentally focused internships are still available for fall term. Gain professional experience in the fields of wildlife conservation, sustainable development, ecotourism or environmental education. Make a difference and see the world!
Sea Turtles 911(China) Sea Turtles 911 is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of sea turtles on Hainan Island, China. The warm coastal waters surrounding Hainan Island provide critical foraging ground for Green, Hawksbill and Olive Ridley sea turtles. Despite all three species being listed as critically endangered on the China Species…
Roxana Nourouzi (UW) is embarking on a ten week internship in rural India working with women's self help groups through the Grassroots Community Development internship. She checks in toward the end of her first week to share her initial impressions of India.
My first exposure to Mumbai was exactly what you would imagine...crazy, random, chaotic and full of life!!!! On the way we drove through slums, saw cows on the side of the road, barefoot children, stores open at 11 pm and much more. The accommodations in Mumbai were comfortable. Nothing fancy but comfortable…
Marci Lee is one of the first group of IE3 scholarship recipients. She is doing a medical rotation in Dehra Dun and Mumbai india with CFHI.
It has been three and a half weeks since I have been in India but it seems like a lifetime. I thought it would be difficult to adjust but it has been rather easy. The first week in Than Goan was amazing. We shadowed Dr. Paul who is basically the physician for Than Goan and the surrounding areas in the mountains. Patients will literally flock from five or more hours away…
I am constantly impressed by what IE3 alumni go on to accomplish. An internship in and of itself is a challenge, but for many of our students it is one stepping stone in a long list of challenges and accomplishments. Read the article below to find out more about Austin Charron. He’ll be spending the coming year in the Ukraine on a Fulbright Scholarship:
Sea Turtles 911(China) Sea Turtles 911 is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of sea turtles on Hainan Island, China. The warm coastal waters surrounding Hainan Island provide critical foraging ground for Green, Hawksbill and Olive Ridley sea turtles. Despite all three species being listed as critically endangered on the China Species…
