Students abroad

From the Field

Welcome to the Faculty of Social Sciences International Blog.

Overview

  • What goes on in the field?
  • What is a typical day?
  • What projects do you work on?

You’ll find answers to all of these questions and many more by reading comments from Faculty of Social Sciences interns on this blog. Students posted all around the world will share their experience, challenges and success stories with readers. Please visit this blog regularly to find out about their adventures!

Please visit the French version of this web page to read the French postings published by our Students.

Recent posts

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vietnam

Beyond statistics: Spotlight on disability in the province of Quang Binh, Vietn…

"This internship has forced me to think beyond statistics and peer-reviewed sources, as they are not always factually representative or even available…
Cloudy sky overlooking ghanian street

Stories to tell from my Internship in Sri Lanka

"If I could offer any advice, it would be for every student to challenge the prevailing narrative in universities that urges you to find yourself and …
globe sitting on top of books

Change is the biggest self-growth gift you can give yourself

"This experience is so different from your regular semester taking 4-5 classes, being stressed, and studying for hours upon hours"
hand holding small globe with mountains in backdrop

Making a difference with a local NGO in Rwanda

" Beyond offering an economic opportunity, the market has instilled in the participants a sense of empowerment and agency over their own lives. Witnes…
Map of the Earth in pavement

Check-up after three months interlining in Ghana

"The experiences, both professional and personal, I have been fortunate enough to have experienced in Accra are priceless and will be treasured for ye…
small globe on keyboard

Mid-internship check-in in Nepal

"I believe that this internship in Nepal has been an experience unlike any other"

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