Meaningful Summer Experience in Bangladesh

 

Marissa Kelemen ’25, an International Development student, spent the summer working at AYAT Education.

“I interned at AYAT Education, a social enterprise located in Dhaka, Bangladesh,” said Kelemen.

“[While there], I reported every weekday to one of their two offices where I researched, transcribed interviews, and met with my advisor to piece together everything I read and witnessed.”

“I learned about the societal norms, social issues, and challenges of Bangladesh through my focus of studying childcare centers.”

“I conducted site visits to various garment factories, schools, and early childhood education centers to assess the need of accessible childcare options for Bangladesh’s next generation.”

“SSJ taught me the importance of dignity-centered development work which played an important role in my analysis of childcare centers and how it impacts gender issues in Bangladesh.”

“Thank you to the Department of Sustainability and Social Justice at Clark University for this opportunity.”