Stories from the field

Day 2026-01-19

Hanna Solis – Blog 5: Dear Future Intern

Dear Future Intern, I’ve learned so many lessons this year that it almost feels unfair to list them for you. The teachings I carry now hold the good, the uncomfortable, the ugly, and everything in between. Some lessons are meant… Continue Reading →

Trinity Blacklock – Blog 5: Dear Future Interns – You’ll Be More Than Okay

Dear Future Interns, I have written and rewritten this letter to you multiple times. Each version came with its own message, mainly the one I needed to hear at the time. Just as I left my internship and started a… Continue Reading →

Tara Matthews – Blog 5: Dear Future Intern

Dear Future Intern, If you are reading this, you have likely just found out you’ve been accepted into a CAPI internship. Congratulations! This is a fantastic opportunity. Inevitably, there will come a time when your excitement gives way to fear… Continue Reading →

Christy Wittkamp – Blog 6: Dear Future Intern

Congratulations! If you are reading this, you are most likely one of the lucky ones who has been selected to embark on a six-month journey that will leave you a changed person. I am so excited for you. I understand… Continue Reading →

Gwen Elmhirst – Blog 5: Dear Future Intern

The very beginning On my way to Kuala Lumpur, I flew through New Delhi, India. On the 14-hour flight to India, I journaled. Partially because none of the screens on the flight were working, and partially because I knew I… Continue Reading →

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