My summer working at VABAMU has been an unbelievably rewarding experience! Every single day felt like a new adventure and I am so glad that I was able to participate in this opportunity. As an African American person, I understand the importance of both freedom and teaching a country’s history to prevent further injustices. Through this internship I was able to learn about the importance of freedom from another perspective that I otherwise would never have, which has really changed my worldview for the better. Estonia has such a unique relationship with freedom, throughout multiple occupations their voices were never fully stifled and they continued to carry the spirit of their country with them every day. Whether we were researching for upcoming exhibits, giving tours of the KGB cells or helping with English translations, all of our duties here at VABAMU lead to a deeper and more robust understanding of Estonia’s complicated and inspiring history. The trips to Tallinn, Riga, and Tartu provided me with the opportunities to experience the cultures of the Baltics in a more hands-on manner. Every trip brought me closer with this amazing intern cohort and showed me why the Baltics are such a special place! From boat tours to museums, the trips were the perfect blend of educational and fun! I’m immensely grateful for every part of this opportunity and will always have a special space in my heart for the Baltics!