A Two-Month Drug Prevention Program: My Internship Experience with Bangladesh Youth First Concerns (BYFC)

Abstract

This project paper showcases my internship experience with Bangladesh Youth First Concerns (BYFC). The primary goal of my internship was to conduct a program, called "Drugs Prevention Program for Enlightened Youth Community," in different schools. Moreover, the major purpose ofthe program was to make school students aware of the dangers of drug abuse, promote of healthy habits and develop leadership skills. Throughout the internship, I have engaged in several activities, for example, awareness classes, aided the club formation process and interacted with students as well as received feedbacks according to their knowledge and experiences. The program included key topics such as drug prevention, good health practices, improving behavior and organizational skill. The results of the study include students who became more informed, confident, and engaged in discussing sensitive issues. After completing the program successfully, the teachers had positive views towards the program and many students were interested in becoming leaders. During the program, I was facing some challenges such as nervousness,program scheduling conflicts, public speaking and student hesitancy. However, this internship helped me to develop my presentation skills, communication skills, and teaching skills.