Career
Enhancer Foreign Internship Project
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| Education: |
International Studies and Spanish
programs |
| Institution: |
University of Richmond |
| Languages: |
English, Spanish, French and
Portuguese |
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| Host Country: |
Peru |
| Host City: |
Puno - Juliaca |
| Host Organization: |
Collectivo Integral De Desarrollo |
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| Teri McRae moved from
Ajax, Ontario, to
Richmond, Virginia, to attend the University of Richmond’s
International Studies and Spanish programs. During her studies, she
augmented her language skills while working at the International
Hospital for Children in Richmond, translating conversations with
doctors and medical documents for Spanish-speaking families, and
providing emotional and cultural nurturing for families visiting from
developing countries. In addition to Spanish, McRae speaks English,
French and Portuguese. Teri left for Juliaca, Puno, Peru, to undertake
a work experience with Collectivo Integral De Desarrollo, which
supports the business development of new enterprises. Following
orientation and dialogue with the member of the technical team from
CID, Teri will support the organization’s market research on the needs
and demands of young entrepreneurs. She will also assist in advising
enterprising youth in business management themes, leadership, etc;
assist in preparation and dictation of workshops, in business
management, leadership, etc; and assist in the diagnosis on the
conditions and potentialities of the beneficiaries of CID’s services. |
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