Kamdyn Thakur, a young American living in Shanghai, recently spent 2,5 weeks volunteering in Cape Town, South Africa. She has a heart for two very important things – travel and volunteering. If i could… enabled her to combine these two passions and make a meaningful difference. We sat down with Kamdyn to find out a…
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…
by Chido Dandajena You can read and hear many things about India, but it’s nothing close to what the travel blogs will tell you. It’s a country of fascinating juxtapositions and stark contradictions: enchanting, urban, restricted, with beautiful people in some unexpected places. It’s essence can’t be captured in text, but I can take you…
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…
Travelling to a new country is exciting, and sometimes a little daunting. But don’t worry … we are here to help! Here are some tips to consider when preparing for your internship with if i could… Preparing and pre-arrival Confirm your accommodation arrangements. The if i could… team is on hand to help you find…
Travelling abroad is one of the most exciting and enriching parts of life. However, it costs money and finding ways to fund your internship can be tricky. Visiting new countries can help broaden your horizons and open doors to new friends and contacts all over the world. We understand that an experience abroad can be…
if i could… provides interns with amazing opportunities to follow their dreams. What is this dream? Leaving a place better than when it was found – in other words, our interns make a difference. This goes to show the incredible power of an internship abroad. This month, we catch up with Danielle Willig, one of…
In today’s competitive market, job seekers will need a lot more than excellent grades and enthusiasm to find a job. Internships are increasingly being considered an important factor in whether or not companies hire a candidate. Below is an overview of the positive impact of internships on your career. By helping you stand out in…
