Testimonials
“I am enjoying the first week of my internship! It is challenging for me so far, but I am glad to be learning about engineering design. I have been working closely with David here, and have been enjoying my time doing so… All is well in Madrid and I am enjoying my internship placement so far!”
“I had a great time in Madrid, both professionally and personally, and the experience definitely exceeded my expectations.”
“Internship is going great, I am working on marketing for football programs and finding programs that the school may potentially partner with. Spanish is getting better as well!”
“I chose Uruguay for its safety and security, but quickly fell in love with the ‘tranqui’ way of life, the Rioplatense dialect and the hospitality between the people. My expectations were to put my head down for four months and work at the office doing my internship in translation, then return home. That couldn’t be further from the truth. I met some amazing people from all over the world, who were fascinated about me and my country (the UK) and eager to exchange cultures. It was my first time visiting a country whose people didn’t know much about the UK, and I learned so much about how it is viewed on the other side of the world. Simultaneously I learnt so much about Uruguayan culture from almost constant interaction with natives both in the office at my internship and also at the home where I was staying. I found that Uruguayans are lovely people and will always do the most to ensure you are doing okay- in a way that is so different from the customary and empty English “how are you doing?” to which you will always answer “fine”. My experience with Adelante was amazing. Communication was always swift, I always found myself informed about the logistics of my placement and it was a big reassurance to have the programme coordinator in the country- especially as a young solo female traveller. I would heavily recommend Uruguay to anyone, but especially to any traveller who is concerned about safety. My experience here has been wonderful and I definitely see myself coming back.”
“I am having a wonderful time in Scotland and have thoroughly enjoyed these past few weeks! … I am currently heading to the research institute and I am also have a great time there! There are so many new things and animals I have seen and this experience is truly like no other! Thank you so much for everything!”
“Things are going so well here! This opportunity has surpassed my expectations! It’s incredible here at the Gardens and in Edinburgh. I’m truly in love in with all of it. I can’t believe there’s only less than 2 weeks left now. I hope I find my way back here one day.”
“Everything is going wonderfully here in Uruguay! I’m planning on visiting a tango show with my friend this weekend and also visiting the language exchange here in Montevideo which is held every Saturday. My work placement is a perfect fit for me- I’ve been translating a lot of guidelines for cancer treatments into Spanish- which is challenging, but satisfying and rewarding. My office has also moved so I’m enjoying taking a different route there every morning. Overall- I’m loving it! I wish I could stay longer.”
“Everything has been PERFECT. My internship is going great and my projects aren’t too demanding. The host mother is the sweetest woman EVER and the other Ecuadorians in the house are very friendly and welcoming. I’ve been traveling around Ecuador as well and I must say, this country is GORGEOUS. I’ve made some great Ecuadorian friends and had some unforgettable experiences. I honestly couldn’t ask for more.”
