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...
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 would have thought I would experience. Dealing with exclusive products and high net worth individuals is an invaluable learning experience, which I will take with me to my next chapter in life. The individuals in which I work with are very intelligent and successful people. They provide unique insights and alternatives to difficult situations. Although the workplace is an serious environment, my colleagues also like to have a good time. We frequent dinner specials and happy hours as a group, getting a better understanding of each other along the way.
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...
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 by a member of the Absolute Internship team. From that moment, I knew that my experience would be extremely well accommodated. After arriving to the hotel, I was thoroughly impressed by the living conditions that we were afforded. I could not be happier to have my own bedroom, bathroom, and balcony, eighteen floors above a beautiful city setting. After a fabulous traditional style Chinese meal with our group, my roommate August and I were so eager to explore Shanghai, that we took a cab to a nearby bar. The taxi experience was as unique as the city. It was my first time interacting with a Chinese-speaking individual, so using hand gestures to describe where we wanted to go was crucial. The following morning at orientation, I got to know the rest of the Absolute Internship team, and gained some basic knowledge about Shanghai and the Chinese culture.
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...
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 always dreamed of working in Shanghai, but this would really be the moment of truth. I never got to experience what Chinese Business Culture was really like. I had many questions running through my head on my commute to my first day of work. “Will I fit into the business culture here?” “Will I clash with my coworkers?” “Am I ready for what this internship has to offer me?” Thankfully, now I can say that I have overcome all of these insecurities. Starting my fourth week of working at my company, I can say that I’ve been able to grow as a professional.
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...
Dear Future Interns, If you’re considering visiting Shanghai through an internship program; Absolute internship is the way to go. Not only did I have great housing accommodations, but they paired my...
Attending Beijing with the Absolute Internship group was by far one of the best trips I’ve ever been on in any setting. It was really well organize and I was...
