Staff Spotlight: Lucas Zimmerman

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MIA Advisor

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Lucas is an American living and working in Thailand. Lucas has been in Thailand 4 years working in the education sector with universities and multinational companies.

What is your favorite travel memory?

My favorite place to go is Koh Chang. Koh Chang has many natural beaches to choose from across the island and is considered one of the best beaches in Thailand. One of the best memories of Koh Chang was my friends' wedding. He got married there and all our friends from Bangkok and the States made it to the wedding. We were all on the island together for an entire week.

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

Yes, working with My Internship Asia has been a life-changing experience. I get to talk to people from all over the world every day. Very fascinating hearing people goals in life and what drives them on accomplishing what they have set out for them. Managing a team has also been a great motivator for me to really listen to what motivates your employees.

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

One student commented that MIA has given him the best experience of his life. We placed him into a culinary arts internship at a top rated hotel in Bangkok. He got to live in a hotel and experience every day like he was a tourist by meeting new people. MIA did an interview with him about his internship experience and he was very happy to share with his family and friends.

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

I would be interested in doing the study abroad + Internship program. This program is perfect for any student that is searching to experience first hand how Asian Business Management actually works in Thailand. You can do a Master Degree program and an internship at the same time. This program really makes you appreciate Thailand as a culture and be able to communicate with the locals.

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

We are an internship placement company that connects young student professionals seeking internships with local and international organizations based in Thailand. Essentially, we open the door to new horizons and offer interns professional development opportunities. Since we customize every internship to the student, we make sure every single part of their internship program is well taken care of while they are in Thailand.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

By taking the time to customize every internship opportunity for the students. We are dedicated 100% to making the student feel as comfortable as possible once arriving in Thailand. MIA handles the visa documents, airport pick-up, and networking events with other multinational companies in Thailand.