Through GEI, students have benefitted first-hand from experiencing startup life, applying their skills and talents in real work, and broadening their perspectives on entrepreneurship through immersion in cultures across the world.
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My boss encouraged us to think out of the box. I have learnt to always go after my passions, instead of going towards the norm. This is something he taught me well.
I became more confident. It made me open my eyes, it made me realise there is much more out there. I want to try out new things and work overseas for a while.
After the 6 months, my perspective changed. The way I think of design, the way I think of business ideas and how to implement it, bolstered to the next level.
I really learned a lot about people skills, how to work efficiently, to prioritize things that are more important and to really complete your tasks on time.
This internship makes me step out of my comfort zone because I am in a new place and I have to adapt to his new environment around me. In most startups, we don’t just usually stick to what you job description says, you start doing things outside of what your job description actually encompasses.
It is excellent here. At the same time, I am practicing my Mandarin. Work and studies have been great! I also received an opportunity to “take charge” of an event.
Living and working in Finland exposed me to a totally different culture, communication and mindset. Being adaptable and stepping out of my comfort zone were essential. Takeaway: The opportunity to hone my leadership abilities in taking charge of projects. I am now more responsible, mature and independent.
The most significant thing which I learned during the internship was the importance of relational connections and networking. Talent can only bring one so far, having the right people to bring the right opportunities at the right time makes a world of difference.
The internship provided me a with a real life scenario, where I could put all my skills into good use. I also believe that interning at a startup is something that we can only do at our age now. Start-ups demands a lot of energy, time and effort. There is little to no hierarchy between the boss and the co-workers. For example, my colleague would just tell the boss directly, that her idea would not be successful. This is something that is rarely seen in Singapore.
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