Singapore Internship with Meiji Internships

My story is slightly different from most internship adventures. As an Engineering student from California, my knowledge of sustainability and conservation was limited. I knew that plastic bags were a bad thing and being vegan would help reduce CO2 emission, but apart from that I didn’t really bother looking into the topic - right until I came to Singapore. See, my industry of choice was Engineering, but I was also open to Environmental as well. Meiji advised me to go for Environmental because it would allow for more diverse company options. In the end, I was placed with an Environmental Resource Solution company in the research department. Working there has broadened my perspective of conservation, allowing me to recognise the importance of sustainable resource management. When I get back home, I will do all it takes to adjust my studies to match my new goal: Making this beautiful planet last a bit longer. I could not have asked for a better, more life-changing experience. Thank you Meiji for placing me with my company in Asia’s most sustainable city!

This internship was my take at breaking out of my comfort zone and trying something completely new. I honestly pushed myself to explore things I had never tried before and worked as hard as I possibly could. It absolutely paid off! I had the time of my life interning with a Design company near Orchard Road. I felt confident embarking on my adventure because I knew that Meiji would have my back if I would fall. That motivated me to just go for it and try living in Singapore, a country with a language and culture that is very different from my own. I felt more and more like a local as time went by. By the end of my 3 months stay in Singapore, I felt like part of me was Singaporean now and I will never forget the things life in Singapore has taught me. It has become my home away from home.