Last week we welcomed Brittney, an American student of Public Relations. She will be an intern at Unidos pela Vida, an NGO that aims to propagate information about cystic fibrosis. She will help the NGO spreading awareness this important illness throughout Brazil. This is Brittney’s second time here in Brazil with BE, she came for the first time in march and participated in a Faculty-led program with other students from her university. She liked our country so much that she decided to return (and we are glad she did it).

We interviewed her to find out what are her thoughts in the beginning of her internship. Check out what she had to say on her first days in Brazil.  

Be:  What do you expect/ what are your expectations for the program?

I came to Brazil to get out of my comfort zone and learn about things that are completely different from what I know.

Be: Why did you choose to come to Brazil?

I chose to intern to gain an experience that I couldn’t back home.

Be: What is the main reason that led you to become a volunteer/intern?

My goal is to be able to feel like I am a part of a new adventure and that this new culture is part of me. I want to be able to say that I learned a new language too.

Be: How  do you feel today that you are starting this experience? Can you please describe your feelings?

I am very overwhelmed from all the changes and trying to adjust. I am also excited to start to feel more at home here.