between the North and the Republic since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic might affect relations. Outside of work I was lucky to explore all parts of the island including the beaches, mountains, villages and cliffs at Capo Greco, Ayia Napa. I rented a room in the Old Town which meant I could walk to work in the mornings and easily go out in the evenings. With friends, housemates and colleagues I tried hot yoga, bouldering, African dance and visited many second-hand clothes shops. Lasting Impressions Working at Caritas Cyprus has been an incredible opportunity due to the generosity of the staff. I hope to carry the warmth I received as an intern to all my future work experiences. The generosity is reflected in the organisation's ambition to constantly improve and provide the best quality services. Cyprus is a challenging environment to navigate as an asylum seeker, particularly when language creates a barrier. I feel privileged to have been given an insight into these challenges and the opportunity to assist in some small ways. The nature of the internship at Caritas means interns can contribute directly to assisting beneficiaries and collaborate on the bigger projects of the organisation. Working in a team of diverse professional backgrounds has broadened my mindset when approaching challenges whether logistical, personal or structural. My career aspirations remain in the legal sector, but I would definitely like to work directly with NGOs in the future.
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