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Making the Unseen Feel Seen: A BYU–Hawaii Student’s Internship of Service

September 18, 2025
Leonilyn Llona, a senior from the Philippines majoring in social work, found her internship in Taiwan was more than just a graduation requirement.
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Turning an Internship into a Lifelong Mission to Serve Children

September 15, 2025
Aliah Flores, a senior from the Philippines double-majoring in TESOL and psychology, began planning her internship earlier this year. She knew she wanted more than classroom credit. She wanted an experience that would prepare her for life after graduation, immerse her in another culture, and test the skills she had learned at BYU–Hawaii.
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