Microfinance

I really enjoyed gaining more knowledge about my host organization and providing solutions to some of the problems they faced!

Everything was very organized and structured, yet I was still given a considerable amount of freedom in how I wanted to go about tasks and get things accomplished. Everyone in my host organization treated me as an equal and not simply an intern, and I was free to contribute my own ideas and dive into topics that really interested me. My remote Microfinance internship through Intern Abroad was a truly rewarding experience. I gained valuable knowledge and skills while contributing to a meaningful organization. I really appreciated the supportive and collaborative work environment at the organization and I felt encouraged to ask questions and take on new challenges. I would definitely recommend this internship to anyone interested in microfinance or community banking projects in the development space. The support from Intern Abroad was exceptionally and I would highly recommend them.

The guidance that I received from my Program Manager was helpful for me to navigate the process of the internship. During the internship, I enjoyed discussions with my internship mentor on the various topics related to Microfinance. This internship helped me gain valuable skills such as crafting business plans and effective communication, which have contributed to my personal and professional development.

I enjoyed doing presentations the most as I got to share my perspective and opinions of certain topics. The internship has contributed towards my presentation and communication skills.

This internship has given me more confidence and I think that this alone will serve me very well in the future, in whatever profession I decide to go into. If anyone else is given this opportunity I would highly encourage them to do it, as it has really opened my eyes to the power each individual person can have. This role furthered my understanding of the subject of microfinance and helped me develop skills such as communicating and working effectively with people of all different backgrounds. My most significant learning points were related to skills learnt in the areas of time management, communication and presentation skills, which will be very useful in the future. My favorite part of this internship was meeting new people and learning about new cultures.

Having completed my remote microfinance internship, I feel more empowered in my field. I now have a better understanding of microfinance, what it entails, how it operates, and what needs to be done to ensure it operates successfully. I think that I still have a lot to learn, but I also think this internship was a great learning experience and a starting point to further my understanding of this field. My most significant learning points were learning about microfinance and its principles, as well as seeing real time examples of those principles. Aside from that, I also had exposure to what it's like working as an employee in terms of deadlines, assignments, and presentations. In addition, this internship was a great way to hone my research skills, as I needed to do research for almost all the assignments I was tasked with. My favourite memory from the internship was after I presented the project management manual I have been assigned to compile. I remember feeling a sense of pride, since I had worked really hard on it, researching, and learning all kinds of new things. It was very satisfying to complete it and be recognized for my work. I put a lot into doing the best I could, learning about a subject I did not know before, and when it worked out, it felt amazing.