Judith, Economics and International Development,
Alternatives, Cameroon,
PROmotion des TEchnologies Garantes de l'Environnement et de la Qualité de Vie (PROTÈGE QV)
My first two years at the University of Ottawa were in the Telfer School of Management, because when I was admitted, I thought this field of study best represented me. However, as the years went by, I lost considerable interest in my program. This led me to really look for my field of excellence, until I ended up in International Economics and Development. This choice was one of the best I've ever made, as it totally combines two fields of study that I greatly appreciate: economics and international development. So, it's a new journey for me to fully exploit my potential and find the specialization that best suits my abilities.
With this in mind, signing up for this internship was a great opportunity to gain a better understanding of international development, from theory to practice. But it's also a way of gaining professional experience that gives you an in-depth understanding of the realities in the field, something I'd recommend to as many people as possible. So, being accepted for an internship at the NGO Protège QV was a great joy for me, especially in this health crisis undermined by Covid.
This internship allowed me to discover myself and is crucial for my future career path. As an illustration, through several meetings with certain partners of my NGO, I learned a lot about the problems that could lead to certain decisions and certain mechanisms for finding solutions. As a result, this integration is shedding light on my future choices of specialization.
I encourage everyone to never limit themselves, to look for opportunities that will enable you to discover yourself. And in this way, to become the best in a field that you are passionate about and that will lead you to be solutions for others.
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