Jessica is going places! Originally from Utah, she’s enrolled at Brigham Young University studying Law and will complete her qualification this year. She loves playing tennis, is a fabulous pianist, and aspires to work with the United Nations one day. Jessica says she’s always wanted to visit India – she even studied Hindi in her…
Fatima, who was diagnosed with epilepsy, was forced to give birth under a tree within full public view in 2009. The local hospital denied her medical care because she did not possess a BPL (below the poverty line) card. At the time of Fatima’s public delivery, India had the highest number of maternal deaths with…
India is a favourite tourist destination for Westerners. Although an estimated 8 million foreign nationals visit India annually, the number of women visiting India has been on the decline. This is due to a range of reasons including safety concerns. Travelling in India is safe, but requires certain precautions if you are a woman. Here…
If you could choose between living in Cape Town or New Delhi, which would you choose? It’s a tough choice since both are vibrant, dynamic cities with a lot to offer in culture, arts and entertainment. For recent if i could… intern, Yingi, Cape Town was an easy choice. She is originally from Nigeria…
Have you ever wanted to discover a new language? You can have the opportunity to learn Hindi during your internship in New Delhi! Kya aap ko Hindi bhaasha samajh mein aati hai? This might be the first question you’re asked upon arrival for your internship in New Delhi. It means, “Do you understand Hindi?” In…
Thinking of an opportunity to intern in India? “If there is one place on the face of earth where all the dreams of living men have found a home from the very earliest days when man began the dream of existence, it is India.” – Romain Rolland Reasons to intern in India From slums to…
In the cacophony of debate between communalism and secularism, a crucial element that binds India together has been forgotten – its diversity! When choosing to intern in India, then you are opening yourself up to a wonderful land of mystery and diversity. Land of mystery and diversity India is a beautiful country with a glorious…
So you have landed in New Delhi and are wondering how to navigate your way around this crazy, splendid, sometimes chaotic, yet city! It’s such a hub of activity and culture. Don’t worry… we can help guide you on how to travel during your internship in New Delhi. Discover New Delhi New Delhi is the…
Want to celebrate fabulous festivals while you intern in New Delhi? The if i could… programme is proud to have Cape Town and New Delhi as our fabulous internship destinations! If you want an extra special experience, you can book your internship in New Delhi around Raksha Bandhan! India is known for its vibrant and colourful festivals,…
Here at if i could… we love hearing from past interns! Recently, we received an update from Camille Serrano, a Mount Holyoke College student who spent three months doing an internship in Cape Town. Here is what she had to say about her experience, and her adventures since then! Camille Serrano shares her thoughts “After completing my…
