Doing an internship in Tanzania is a very enriching, eye-opening and life-changing experience. During my internship, I had the chance to not only learn a lot about law and human rights at the project, but to engage in really immersive cultural experiences, to actively participate in the community and to interact with local people, making meaningful connections and putting into practice intercultural communication. This allowed me to gain a broader perspective, to understand who they are and the way they live, and to learn about their practices, traditions, values, languages, foods, beliefs and ways of viewing the world. But, without a doubt, the greatest learning was on the personal aspects. I truly believe that putting ourselves in uncomfortable or unfamiliar situations leads to grow, and that is exactly what happened. It may sound scary and challenging, but that is when Let´s Go Africa comes into play.
One of the main reasons why I chose Let´s Go Africa is because of the sense of `closeness´, reliability and assurance that I felt. In the past, I have experienced many difficulties planning internships or exchange programs due to the lack of orientation, help and involvement by the coach, which sometimes has put me in unpleasant situations. Thus, I was looking for an organization able to provide close contact with the supervisor, help, counselling, training… Moreover, I prefer working with small-scale and personal organizations rather than with the most commercial ones because I feel they have a stronger connection with the project and the community. I also believe that some of this more commercial organizations are becoming a kind of touristic attraction, focusing more on making a monetary profit than on taking into account the needs of the intern and providing actual help.
In conclusion, I was seeking safety and certainty, and that is exactly with Let´s Go Africa provided me with.