19 Feb I definitely want to return to Shanghai
Having studied abroad before, I found exploring a new city absolutely amazing. It was a great experience and I definitely want to return to Shanghai, because one month wasn’t enough to do everything I wanted to do. The internship was also so useful because it offered a practical aspect to my degree (architecture) which I haven’t experienced at uni. The most interesting part was being able to see a behind-the-scenes of building sites, especially in Asia, near by to where I grew up. At the moment I don’t have anything to compare this experience to, but now I can start by building up more practical learning elsewhere.
For those who are thinking about doing the program, or who have started it, I recommend it because from what I’ve been told in uni so far, it’s all about getting out there and meeting people. It is all about ‘knowing’ people, and this is a fantastic starting point for those like me who are in their early stages of uni, and I’m sure also a continuing point for people who have finished their degree already! It’s a great experience to have your belt and I’m glad that I did it. Talking from an architecture-student point of view, it’s also important to go to different countries for architecture because obviously every country is different, and that’s not something that is taught at uni – how could they teach architecture from every country? – so I think internships and work experience are very important to do, to gather as much experience as possible. If you want to travel with your degree, as I do, start traveling early! I had so much fun exploring a city with new friends and I can’t wait to do something like it again.
Mica Pauline Tiu is a Content Writer working with Absolute Internship, which offers internships, remote projects, immersion programs, and faculty-led experiences for students and graduates across the world. Passionate about student success and global education, she has collaborated with the team for four years on blog articles and alumni stories. Her background spans PR and digital strategy, with experience producing lifestyle features, press releases, corporate documents, and pieces on beauty, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. Outside of work, she co-runs an independent animal welfare project, leading its creative and marketing efforts, and organizes cat-centric community events that support rescuers, creatives, and small businesses.
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