JORDAN UNITED NATIONS VOLUNTEERS Yujie Shen, Linacre College, MSc Sociology, Masters-level student, Remote working Work Projects I worked on a policy paper about volunteerism and COVID-19 response in the Arab region. With the support of my supervisor and the host organisation, I was responsible for developing the paper from zero to one. The paper will contribute to the health and socioeconomic policy of future emergencies. Daily Life It took me some time to get used to the Sunday to Thursday workweek of my host organisation. I usually start work at 9 in the morning. Due to the time difference, I sometimes check emails earlier so I would have a clear plan for the day ahead. Lasting Impressions I learned a lot from my internship and it was a very awarding experience. My internship definitely confirms my ambition about working in international development and helped me understand the skills I have and the value I can add to the sector. What practical advice would you give to future interns? Get as much internship experience as possible. Start doing internships early. Explore different sectors and find the one that matches the most with you.
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