The Final Rush

As this internship draws to a close, I find myself more focused than ever to finish my refugee acculturation projects and grant proposals. I find myself pondering on the lessons I’ve learned from all stakeholders and how they have made a difference in my own life. I find myself perusing over old internship documents and wonder what past interns felt like when this enriching experience was ending. I find myself more patient than ever, more understanding of the plights of the refugees, more inured to the everyday struggles of the Bhutanese beneficiaries. The word “more” is appropriate for the gains I’ve obtained at Sewa, and I feel immense gratitude to my supervisors, my fellow coworkers, and to the Bhutanese/Nepali community. As I rush to complete my intern duties, I sometimes forget to slow down and look at the picture. The big picture is made up of tiny actions that are magnified in the long run. And while in the long run I won’t be working for Sewa, I am so proud to say that Sewa and its organizational culture worked for me.