Truths bombs about interning abroad as an African…
I’ve talked about all the amazing things that comes with interning abroad and I’ve shared a lot about my summer internship experience in London. With the help of my amazing colleagues who have also interned across London, Glasgow, and New York, here are the hard truths we don’t usually talk about.
✨📍You will face many challenges at the same time! They will all hit you at the same time. These can include culture shock, homesickness, adapting to different work styles, expectations and imposter syndrome. All these won't happen in stages, when one hits you then next one is looming over your shoulder.
✨📍It is not all glamorous! So don’t expect to be a tourist 24/7. You have to balance your professional and personal life.
✨📍You need to be mindful of the cost of living! you have to be reasonable and responsible with your finances and ensure you have a budget that you stick to.
Before you glamorize interning abroad, take note of this hard truths that are not necessarily talked about often 😊
This post was made possible by Clare, ex-Bloomberg and JP Morgan Chase, and Myra, ex-AWS. Thank you both!
Comment in the comment section if you will like to hear more truth bombs about international internships, there are so many more!
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A photo of Myra exploring London as tourists :)
Sophia you are one of the best people i ever had the opportunity to work with!