A day in my Shanghai intern life always begins the same, but always ends differently. Once 7 a.m. rolls around, I am up and preparing for my day. (Well, theoretically...
Arriving in Shanghai was a bit of a blur - 7 hours spent in airports, 16 hours spent on planes, and 45 minutes spent on a bus made for an...
My experience working in Shanghai has proved to be an amazing experience. Not only did I have an amazing experience working in a new city, but I also greatly enjoyed...
One of the great things about this trip is that we not only get the professional experience in the workplace, but that we’re exposed to the different Business cultures. While...
Overall, my intern experience in Shanghai was fantastic. In terms of adapting to the culture, environment, and food, it took a little more than a week to feel comfortable. ...
Throughout my time spent in Shanghai I have participated in many professional and cultural activities, which have enhanced my overall experience in China. These activities have included trips to Wuzhen,...
After spending more than a month in Shanghai City, I have become acclimated to the everyday culture of the Shanghainese citizens. When I first arrived, the thing that surprised me...
Working at my company in China has been an eye opening experience to say the least. Working in the luxury goods industry is a unique field in which I never...
Being a confident individual, I was tremendously more excited than nervous for my adventure to Shanghai. After restlessly arriving to the Pudong International airport, our group and I were greeted...
First off, for future interns who may read this, I am by no means the all-knowing god. I, too, am still learning about Chinese culture, the workplace, and professionalism. 6...
Whether it be a speech from an experienced professional, a trip to another Chinese city, or a happy hour with the group after a hard day at work, Absolute Internship...
While working in Shanghai, I have encountered many experiences that have been different than the culture I am used to in the United States. Some of these experiences are acts...
Working for a cigar and whisky company is a blast! My company specializes in providing luxury products and services to high net worth individuals. As a marketing intern, my current...
The first thing you need to know about me is that I’m from a town of 1,500 people. When I found out that I was accepted to go on this...
I love ancient Chinese history and how it influences the culture today. Thats one of the main reasons that I chose to study Chinese in School. This being my second...
As my first day of work was approaching, I really didn’t know what to expect. While I have Interned at other companies, I have never interned abroad. Yes, I have...
Being an Undergraduate College student double majoring in International Business and Chinese Language and Culture, It had always been my goal to one day work in China. What I didn’t...
Absolute Internship made my Shanghai preparation and transition far easier. The process began with a simple introductory interview with Anna. She was in charge of internship placement. ...
When I arrived in London I was worried that I would spend every weekend in a race against myself to see every tourist attraction and major city in my reach....
Professionally, I found that the company speakers that Absolute have organized has been really useful to me. Our first speaker was from the ING Group, a Dutch multinational banking and...
