This section provides a brief overview of what previous interns have accomplished. Participating in internships, study abroad programs or exchanges is the best way to discover other cultures, learn languages, acquire new skills and gain valuable field experience.
MAI NGO » Professional Internship in Bangladesh (2006-2007) Master in Adult Education and Community Development Mai Ngo is originally from Ottawa and thrilled to join the CLC Canada Team. She is currently a part-time Masters student in the Adult Education and Community Development, and Comparative and International Education Center at the University of Toronto. She believes vigorously in education as a tool for empowerment, and has worked with street kids in Vietnam, sex workers in Bangladesh, and youth in Canada on various engagement levels.
EMIKO WONG » Internship in an Animal Rehabilitation Center in Guatemala(99-2000) Veterinarian After completing an internship at an Animal Rehabilitation Center in Guatemala, Emiko Wong returned to Montreal and accepted the position of Veterinarian at the Montreal Biodome.
SOLVEIG ROUTHIER » Management Internship in Bangladesh (2002-2003) Masters Degree in Law, Specialization in Crisis Management for Disaster Relief. It has always been Solveig's dream to work in the field of humanitarian aid. Solveig's first experience in this field was an internship in Bangladesh where she developed management tools to mitigate disaster situations. Solveig then continued her internship in Thailand where she worked for a French NGO that supported Burmese refugees in Thailand. Solveig had the opportunity to work for three months in this refugee camp. Upon returning to Canada, she then put her patience and skills to good use and after an intense job search landed a position in Chad where she worked with Sudanese refugees. Her next assignment was in Vietnam and focused on the Avian Flu. Currently, Solveig is in Ethiopia where she is working for a British NGO.
CHRISTINE GIRARD » Professional Internship in Bolivia (2006-2007) Bachelor's Degree in International Studies After an internship for fourth months in Bolivia (we always told her this was too short of a trip!) Christine returned to Quebec in early 2007. Christine is currently working for Club 2/3 - Oxfam Quebec, focusing on their environmental education and sustainable development programs which will be implemented in universities throughout the province in 2007.
PHILIPPE MAROIS » Internship at a Community Radio Station in Benin (2004-2005) Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Cinema Perhaps you will recognize Philippe from Radio World which was on air during the springtime of 2007 on Radio-Canada. Philippe was one of four reporters who had the once in a lifetime opportunity to travel across the world and report about it. He is one of Horizon Cosmopolite's original interns who worked at a local community radio station in Benin called "Radio des Collines".
STÉPHANE BLAIS » Internship in Benin (2004-2005) Multidisciplinary Bachelor's Degree Stephane is passionate about writing and literature. He was a part of a team of collaborators who wrote the "Petit Fute" travel guide for western Canada. In addition, Stephane worked for the same editors and penned the Guide to Quebec Beers. In 2004, Stephane travelled to Benin and had the opportunity to work for a number of different projects. After discovering Africa, Stephane returned to Canada inspired and full of great ideas. He was eager to begin developing audio, video and written reports on a wide range of subjects. He received a CIDA grant and is now writing reports for Radio Canada International and "Muv Media." You can check out Stephane's current work by visiting his website: http://stephaneblais.terapad.com/.
FRÉDÉRIC DUDEMAINE » Communication Internships in Senegal and Mali (2002-2003) Frederic could be described as a jack of all trades. After having worked in the construction and trucking industry, Frederic discovered his passion for communications and video. At this point, Frederic decided to participate in a Horizon Cosmpolite Internship in Senegal and Mali. He worked at Radio Dakar and produced news segments in both Senegal and Mali. This internship was a starting point for Frederic. He now works as a director and film editor for a video production company in Repentigny.
FABIENNE PYUN » Video Reporting in Latin America (2002-2003) Bachelor's Degree in Communications After working for Horizon Cosmpolite for several years as the communications coordinator, Fabienne departed for Latin America in order to create video reports on the Horizon Cosmpolite internship programs. After this experience, Fabienne returned home to edit and produce four films in addition to also directing an educational video about returning home to Canada after an international experience. Fabienne now works at station TV5 as webmaster and was recently promoted to video director and film editor.
PATRICK BIBEAU » Teaching Internship in Mali Bachelor's Degree in Geography Patrick participated in an internship in Mali. After several years of teaching and working as a tour guide, Patrick decided to settle in Peru. He now works for the company GAP Adventure.
JACYNTHE ROY » Internship in Guatemala, Nepal and Ecuador (2006-2007) Bachelor's Degree in Law and International Politics Jacinthe completed her first internship in Guatemala with Horizon Cosmopolite and then did a second internship in Nepal. Her most recent internship was in Quito, Ecuador with the Canadian/Ecuadorian Chambers of Commerce. This position gave her the opportunity to meet a variety of entrepreneurs. Currently Jacinthe is living in Ecuador and working for a Canadian company that specializes in mining exploration.
REZA KASRAI » Health Internship in Kenya (2002-2003) Bio-Medical Doctor Following a health internship in Kenya with Horizon Cosmopolite, Reza decided to work in the field of humanitarian aid. After the Tsunami in South East Asia, Reza headed off to Sri Lanka. While working with a French NGO, she developed an expertise in public health and access to safe drinking water. After this experience, Reza was appointed director of an aid program in Pakistan which provides assistance to victims of the 2005 earthquake. Reza completed her Doctorate in Bio-Medicine and is currently working as a Head of Programs in Central African Republic.
SONALI SRIVASTAVA » Reproductive Health Internship in Bangladesh (2006-2007) Masters Degree in Medical Anthropology After returning from Bangladesh and completing an internship in the HIV/AIDS Prevention Programme among Street-Based Sex Workers unit, Sonali began working at Vanier College as their International Projects Officer. Sonali is responsible for the Engagement of Youth in Sub-Saharan Africa project at the CEGEP and is also organising a trip to Malawi for the project.
EMMANUELLE LÉVY » Marketing Internship in Chile (2004-2005) Marketing Emmanuelle participated in an internship in Chile. Her responsibilities included supporting the development of a project which sold handicrafts made by local women. Today, Emmanuelle works at Deloitte & Touche and is in charge of all sponsorship programs for Eastern Quebec
VALÉRIE CHIASSON » Internship at an Elephant Sanctuary in Sri Lanka (2004-2005) Bachelor's Degree in Administration Valerie participated in a very unique internship which took place at an elephant sanctuary in Sri Lanka. She played a supporting role in the development of paper fabricated from elephant fecal matter. As of right now, she works in Ottawa for the Canadian Ministry of Agriculture and the Agri-Food Industry. Valerie's position at the Ministry is Development Agent and she is responsible for the International Market in Asia.
CHRISTIAN LAVOIE » Internship for the Charles Darwin Foundation in the Galapagos Islands (2002-2003) Masters Degree in Geography (GPS) Christian had the opportunity to participate in an internship in the Galapagos Islands where he worked with the very prestigious Charles Darwin Foundation. After this internship, he returned to Canada only for a brief period before moving back to the Galapagos Islands and working for the foundation for two more years. Without a doubt, Christian's work will have a significant impact on the preservation of this unique and fragile environment.
LEITA BOUCICAULT » Teaching English Internship in Bangladesh and Thailand (2002-2003) Bachelor's Degree in English Literature Leita is a Concordia University Graduate. In 2002 she left for Bangladesh and Thailand in order to teach English. Currently, Leita is an English Professor in Seoul, South Korea.
SYLVIE NAUD » Internship in Africa (2000-2001) Masters Degree in Geography, Diploma in Cooperative Management After completing a four month internship in Africa with Horizon Cosmopolite, Sylvie decided to stay for a few years in Mali and work for the Marcelle and Jean Coutu Foundation in the field of education. Sylvie is now back in Quebec and working for a federation of housing cooperatives as a consultant coach.
STÉPHANIE ROY » Internships in Africa (2002-2003) Bachelor's Degree in International Development One could say that Stephanie is in love with Africa judging by her frequent visits to the continent. Stephanie departed on an internship program with Club 2/3 which was coordinated by Horizon Cosmopolite. She then accompanied several groups to Africa. Stephanie now works at the Oxfam Quebec office in Burkina Faso.
JADE MORIN » Internship with "Cirque du Monde" in South Africa(2002-2003) Artist, Acrobat HorizonCosmopolite worked in collaboration with the organization Cirque du Monde for two years. Three interns had the opportunity to work with a partner from Cirque du Monde in South Africa. The work consisted of both organizing and animating circus workshops with youth from underprivileged areas. Jade worked with this organization for six months. When she returned to Canada, the job offers were piling up. Jade participates in tours across the world and to be honest we can't keep up with her schedule!
MEGAN HEAT » Internship in Ecuador for the Canadian/Ecuadorian Chamber of Commerce (2005-2006) Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology, Masters Degree in Marketing Megan left Canada in 2005 in order to work with the Canadian/Ecuadorian Chambers of Commerce in Quito. It turns out that Megan did not return to Canada after this internship. The Canadian Embassy offered her a job in the economic department and she has remained in Ecuador ever since.
VÉRONIQUE MALTAIS » Agro Economy Internship in Togo(2004-2005) Masters Degree in Agro Economy Veronique completed the internship in Togo which was in her field of study. Afterwards Veronique went to work for the "Union des Producteurs Agricoles" in Quebec. Currently, she is working for Statistics Canada in Ottawa.
TANIA GHANEM » Study about autochtones women in Chile (2000-2001) Masters Degree in Anthropology Tania made a study on the professional needs of the women autochtones in the area of Temuco in Chile. She is now the director of a refugees program with the YMCA of Montreal.