For Kristine Capuno, working abroad in central Brazil was the opportunity of a lifetime. It had always been a dream for Kristine to travel, but she never expected her marketing internship at the Associação Filantrópica Semente da Vida (AFSDA) would become a dynamic part of her college experience. She felt her internship truly gave her a chance to develop herself personally and professionally and gave her exposure to a world outside of New York City.
As part of Kristine’s marketing internship at AFSDA, she helped to communicate her organization’s values and ideals to the immediate community in the city of Goiania through a program named Projeto Semear. AFSDA is a non-governmental organization that aims to create strong local communities by integrating parents, children and the community through activities that work towards improving their quality of life through activities such as football lessons, music, computers, and language classes, and fundraising. Kristine felt that the experience helped her further her skills as a marketing major at Baruch. Kristine expects to graduate in June 2013 and apply the knowledge attained overseas in her career.
When asked what the most enjoyable aspect of working abroad was, Kristine noted, “Surrounding myself with them [the people she worked with overseas] allowed me to learn so much about myself [and]… gave me the opportunity to step out of my comfort zone.”
We recommend visiting Mutirama Park if you have the opportunity to sightsee in Goiania. Mutirama Park is a great place to relax or enjoy a lazy afternoon. It is also home to the city’s planetarium, which is worth the visit should you desire to compare it to what we have in New York, such as the Rose Center for Earth and Space in Manhattan.
If you are an undergraduate or graduate enrolled at Baruch, you may also qualify for the work abroad experience! Please come by the Weissman Center’s office conveniently located across the street from the VC at:
137 E. 25th Street 8th Floor
New York, NY 10010
We would be happy to set up an appointment for you to learn more about work abroad opportunities.