During my final year of studying Photojournalism at university I was required to complete a one month internship working as a photographer. Through NGO abroad Ann McGlauglin spent a great deal of time with me to understand exactly what I wanted to get out of the internship and where I hoped it would lead me. She explored many different options and finally secured me an internship in Cameroon.
I began the process on a whim not really expecting to find a placement and I ended up doing exactly what I had hoped to do. I was looking to get into international work and the experience living and working in Cameroon has been hugely helpful for me. I've since changed careers from journalism but having that international experience is still an impressive point on my resume.
I would definitely recommend NGO abroad over other volunteer and internship placement organizations because for a similar price you get a much more valuable experience as your placement with NGO abroad will be tailored to your goals and experience rather than just choosing one out of a group of pre-organized volunteer programs. The help and support I received from Ann and everyone she put me in contact with before I went and while I was in Cameroon was nothing short of incredible.
