The work experience I have chosen for this summer was premised upon working for an Argentinian NGO specialized in human rights, which was established as a direct result of the disheartening situation and vulnerable state that immigrants and refugees were exposed to in the country. The main reason why I decided to apply for this internship was animated by my strong desire, as an International Relations student, to enhance the essential qualities required in the career in human rights that I would like to pursue and to improve my command of Spanish.

With the help of Connect-123, I had the opportunity to spend two of the most amazing months of my life in Buenos Aires and to grow tremendously both socially and professionally.

From a professional point of view, my job has mostly encompassed offering any kind of assistance to immigrants and refugees who were facing serious protection and safety challenges within their communities and providing them with the necessary advice and help that they required, especially if they have suffered violations of their human rights or were confronting hardships in any sense. What I mostly enjoyed about my work was without any doubt the multicultural environment that I had the chance to be in on a daily basis. I consider myself very fortunate to have had the opportunity to interact with numerous people from a wide range of countries and to learn so much from their experiences and cultures. Also, I did not have a fixed set of responsibilities and my everyday tasks were very engaging: this freedom to act and do what I think is appropriate has made me genuinely confident in my own abilities and judgement and have made my work very rewarding.

Additionally, the opportunities that my internship has inherently entailed- for example, visits to embassies, going to different talks and events- have been a tremendous accomplishment for me, as an International Relations student, as I got a deeper insight into a wide range of contemporary issues that are of high interest to me.

With regard to the social aspect of my experience, not only did Connect-123 organize truly entertaining and engaging activities, but they also brought us, all the program participants, together. This was one of the highlights of my stay. In my two months in Buenos Aires, I got the chance to meet so many interesting and outgoing people and to make friends from all over the world. The city was one of the best cities I have ever visited, incredibly vibrant and cosmopolitan with a great nightlife, beautiful people and impressive architecture. Also, after I completed my internship, I went on a trip to Iguazu Falls and Brazil, which was the perfect way of ending my stay on the continent.

All these astonishing experiences would not have happened without Connect-123. They have been more than helpful and professional by creating this unique opportunity for me in accordance with my requirements and by generally helping me in every respect: with the accommodation, organizing social events, airport transfers and etc.

To conclude, I was highly pleased with Connect-123 and I truly recommend their services to anyone who wants to do an internship tailored to their needs and to also have fun in the insanely beautiful Buenos Aires.