I am sharing my remarkable experience while completing an internship with the School of International Training (SIT) program in Amman, Jordan. This unique opportunity allowed me to work with NGOs and humanitarian aid agencies, specifically with the Jordan Health Aid Society International (JHASI). This non-profit organization provides medical assistance to Syrian refugees and vulnerable individuals in the Zaatari camps and across Jordan. During my time with JHASI, I had the chance to engage directly with the community, contributing to health education and family planning initiatives within the refugee camps. I also developed and presented a concept proposal to secure funding to support the organization's ongoing efforts. The program provided practical, hands-on experience and allowed me to earn college credit while immersing myself in a new and diverse environment. Despite the intense nature of the summer session, the invaluable experiences and the profound impact on the lives of others in the refugee camps far outweighed any challenges. I am truly grateful for this opportunity and the unforgettable insights it provided.

A typical internship day looks like this:

1. Wake up, get ready, and leave early to be at the head office.
2. Ask the assistant in charge of making coffee and tea for a Turkish coffee. As a university student, a tiny Turkish coffee's sweetness and caffeine content is enough to keep you going for a few hours, and you may be addicted by the end of it.
3. Meet with the manager to see what is on the agenda and complete the tasks given. This can be done in various ways, such as working on funding, establishing tasks at the camps, or being trained on procedures within the company.
4. Go home or relax at a cafe on Rainbow Street or in Weibdeh. Sometimes, you have to take work home with you; other times, you meet up with friends to eat and smoke shisha (potentially).

Jordan is truly a must-see destination for anyone's bucket list. Despite potential concerns related to regional conflicts, the country is generally very safe for students and travelers to explore. It's essential to maintain a reasonable level of caution, as one would in any major city. There is a thriving community of students and expatriates in the area, making it effortless to meet new people and make connections. The internship has allowed me to experience working, studying, and exploring a new country and will enable me to consider working abroad.