Katharina T.

Age: 22


Place of residence: 1 Nugent Road
South Norwood
SE25 64B London


What kind of placement do you attend and why have you decided to do it? What do you want to achieve through your placement?

I do my internship at a company name Lasa. The internship was arranged by Embrace. The Company Lasa is a non-profit organization which helps thousands of organizations.
For example:
* Give better welfare rights advice to their clients
* Use ICT (Information and Communications Technology) to deliver more effective and efficient services
* Influence policy for advice and legal services
* Raise awareness of the third sector's ICT needs with founders and government

Have you served any apprenticeship? If not, what kind of profession would you like to do in the future? What are your dreams and passions, your hobbies?

I completed my training this year as office clerk. Through a friend, I learned that one can absolve an internship in a London office. Since my knowledge of English is not very good I have decided to make this internship in order to improve my English skills.
My dream is to work as an aupair for one year in Australia. My biggest passion is travelling to my favourite places like Russia, Turkey and Spain.
My hobbies are listening to music, eat sushi and meeting friends.

Is there someone in your life that inspires you or is there any person you look up to? Why?

Yes, my parents. I am happy that they celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary next year and have been married for such a long time. I want to have a family in the future and I hope that it lasts also so long.

What are your impressions about your first week in London? What do you think about your workplace? Have you discovered anything impressive, interesting or fantastical you would like to share with us (sights, people, places, work experiences)?

My impressions of the first few weeks in London are very, very positive.
I am very happy that I'm doing this internship in London. Frankly I feel myself here at home.
I am very happy about my job; my work colleagues are very nice. I like the work and I have a lot of fun. Currently we are preparing our 25th anniversary this week and I am hard-working. Unfortunately I have not seen much of London. But if I discover something impressive, I will let you know.