VOICED : Its hard to leave UK volunteer helps refugees in Budapest

The transcript describes a volunteer's experience in a refugee camp, highlighting the challenges faced, such as gridlock and communication barriers, and the efforts to maintain safety and provide medical assistance. It also explores the emotional experiences of refugees and the personal impact of volunteering.

Why did the speaker decide to cut short their thesis research?

• To travel for leisure

• To spend more time with family

• To help in a humanitarian effort

• To pursue a new career opportunity

What is one of the main challenges faced by people trying to reach safety?

• Lack of food and water

• Unfamiliar terrain

• Gridlock and anxiety

• Language barriers

Why is it important to have more Arabic and Farsi speakers in the humanitarian effort?

• To organize transportation

• To help with legal documentation

• To provide medical assistance

• To guide people safely and prevent them from falling into smugglers' traps

What metaphor does the speaker use to describe the desperation of those fleeing their homes?

• A burning house

• A sinking ship

• A shark's mouth

• A collapsing bridge

What feeling does the speaker describe when helping people feel safe?

• A sense of relief

• A feeling of power

• A feeling of confusion

• A sense of duty