Living
in Mumbai and interning at Innovaid have been brilliant experiences, and I
can’t think of a better way I could have spent my summer holidays, from the
business and law degree I am undergoing at the University of Western Sydney. I
had been totally unaware that organisations like Innovaid exist in the world,
and it has all been a very pleasant surprise!
Most
of the time that I spent in the office I was been busy researching – which
doesn’t sound too exciting, however, Innovaid delves into some really
interesting issues. I learnt about the plight of children with facial cleft
deformities, children without any educative provision, and youth impacted by
the Punjab drug endemic. I was involved in the writing up of contracts and
MOUs, I attended meetings, and edited CSR reports. Furthermore, I learnt how philanthropic
bodies effectively strategise to meet the needs presented by social issues, and
the roles that corporates and celebrities can have here.
My
internship wasn’t all about work, and I made time for some travel throughout
India, and managed to explore the Rajasthan area, as well as Delhi, Agra, and
there was a separate trip to Goa. It was great to have Mumbai as a base – it
really is an amazing city, and there were many great nights out and some good
friendships were made. One of my most bizarre experiences involved being an
extra in a Bollywood comedy, that involved me running away in horror from an
evil trained pig - which had accidentally consumed ecstasy!
I
would definitely recommend interning with Innovaid to anyone who is willing to
step outside of their comfort zone and experience working in a different
culture - that can be at different times incredibly frustrating or
overwhelmingly positive. My overall experience of the internship program has
been wonderful, and I feel like I am now much better equipped to utilise my
degree vocationally, and I have learnt so much about a field that interests me
greatly that I would now consider working in, in the future.
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