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My placement at Phoebe Centre was very beneficial as I developed a variety of skills such as organisation and confidence. I was able to go out of my comfort zone to help others that were in the same situation I was in several years ago - adaptation. I believe that I made an important impact on the lives of various people by teaching them the English language, and to be able to translate words that they did not know as I speak two languages. I helped out in a workshop designed to increase the self-esteem of young girls, and felt like I was making a difference and helping to change the influence of social expectations from media and peer-pressure. I learnt a lot about support and culture, equality and diversity, and acceptance of everyone. I witnessed various people coming into Phoebe centre, reaching out for help due to their horrible experiences. It opened my eyes to a world I wasn't very familiar with. I am a college student, I socialise mostly with people in the same situation as me. I have a loving family, a warm house, and supportive friends. I also have the benefit of living in a country that is not in war, has jobs available, and is not economically challenged. In my time at Phoebe, I met people that were not as lucky as me and were struggling in life. The language barrier itself is a big influence on how to make a living in the UK as a lot of jobs require the English basics. Without learning, people cannot survive. The majority of black or ethnical women and children has suffered great mental damage from growing up surrounded by war, disease and death. Phoebe centre gives them the opportunity to be support until they adapt to their new life in the UK. I feel privileged to have worked with inspiring people that think of others before themselves. I admire their hard work to ensure that everyone, from all backgrounds and cultures, have a new start and the chance to live better.
I just want to thank Phoebe centre, their wonderful staff has increased my knowledge extremely. |