December 23, 2024

“Reflecting on My Internship Experience at Kolkata Mary Ward Social Centre

My name is Medha Veronica Thakur, a student of St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata.  I started working as an Intern on 22^nd July, 2024, and have been on a learning experience since. Firstly, I would like to thank everyone at the Kolkata Mary Ward Social Centre for being so patient with me and helping me whenever I needed it. This experience would not have been as smooth as it was without their help.

To speak of my experience here, it was emotional full of learning and making meaningful connections.

I learnt how to analyse survey data and prepare report on audio case studios. Even with a language barrier in the audios, Gayatri Ma’am patiently translated the parts I could not understand. Ankita Ma’am and Mahasweta Ma’am helped me enter the survey data and understand the intricacies of it.
The case studies helped me understand the difficulties and trauma people face. It helped me recognise my privileges and be grateful for them. I would like to thank Sanjay Sir for always guiding me and Sr. Monika for giving me the opportunity to work in this esteemed institution.
Thank You.
Medha Veronica Thakkur.
25.11 2024.”