沖縄平和協力センター
インターンシップ期間：2023年7月25日～7月30日
Stuyvesant High School
Taizo Honda-Couronne
本田　クロンヌ　泰造

　 I interned at OPAC in July of 2023. I went in, not knowing what to expect as this was my first ever internship. Higuchi san was kind enough to offer a position to me although I had no prior  experience and I am grateful to him and the team for their kindness and patience as they introduced me to the world of international non profits and their global goals. Even though I lacked experience, I was given responsibilities that included proof reading English documents, editing videos as well as learning the important art of shredding papers. Joking aside, I couldn’t have asked for a better introduction to “work” through my internship at OPAC.
The highlight of my internship was the opportunity to help in a forum for high school students in Okinawa and other Asian countries where I gained valuable insight through exchange of thoughts and views of other high school students like myself. 

Aside from work, the advantages of an internship in Okinawa is of course the location. While in Okinawa, I had the chance to learn about the unique and complicated history of the region, the delicious food, and even participated in a practice basket ball game with one of the highest ranking high school in Okinawa. 
Amongst the many highlights from my experience, the most memorable for me was how everyone at OPAC warmly welcomed me and immediately made me a part of their family.  I look forward to fostering this relationship and plan to visit them whenever I return to Okinawa. There are many reasons to visit Okinawa but for me, OPAC will be one of the best reasons.
Thank you very much for this wonderful chance to intern at your organization! 
ありがとうございます！