I learned a lot at this internship in terms of how a non-profit is run and the work that goes into it. First, I learned that organization is key, but sometimes can be almost impossible to achieve as situations can change really quickly. I also learned how important effective collaboration and communication is in this type of environment. In terms of skills I gained, I learned how to work with more autonomy as well as better communication strategies when doing outreach on behalf of the organization. I also learned how to effectively prioritize tasks. In regard to what I learned about myself, I realized I can thrive in an independent environment as well as in a serious environment. I learned a lot about society, especially that things aren't always fair, which is why social justice is so important. I can apply a lot of the values, especially human dignity after this experience trying to help those who survived domestic violence. I hope to use these values in the future in my community through service work as well as in my future job.?
