My time at The Vegetarian Resource Group was one of the most fun, educational, and insightful moments of my high school career. I was able to meet and work with many individuals with the same views and goals as me, which made this internship so special. It felt rewarding to be able to work with adults and young activists who cared as much about the planet and animals as I do and who want to make a difference. Global boiling and human health are two of the biggest problems that this earth is facing right now and it made me feel grateful and inspired that I was able to intern at an organization that has a goal to help solve these problems.
I came into VRG with quite a bit of knowledge about veganism and climate change, but during this internship I was able to hear about so many new amazing things. I learned more about the importance of nutrition and iron in vegan foods, which was very insightful, interesting, and fun to research. On top of learning about the importance of iron in the human body, I was able to write many different blogs about topics I was passionate about, including veganism, nutrition, and vegan restaurants. My writing improved so much during this short period of time and I was very grateful for that since I was able to write about topics I loved.
This organization is trying to make a difference and I will be forever grateful that I was able to spend my summer interning and helping VRG. For any young activist who wants to make a difference and who cares about mitigating the impacts of climate change, I would recommend interning or volunteering for this amazing organization. You will learn so much and feel good knowing that you are making a difference.
For more about The Vegetarian Resource Group internships, see https://www.vrg.org/student/index.php
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