About my time in Tokyo

I had a really great experience interning in Tokyo this year. Robert, the program advisor working at Meiji, was super helpful right from the beginning, giving me a clear picture of what to expect from the program. He did a great job coordinating with me and he introduced me to a good selection of different potential host companies.

I got placed in a good medium-sized trading company in Tokyo, where I got to do a mix of things like translation, interpretation, stock management, quality control, and helping with meetings and events. My supervisor was very experienced, she taught me so much over the course of just 4 months. My other colleagues were very friendly and skilled, making the work environment enjoyable. I learned a lot during my stay in Tokyo about Japanese business culture and its fundamental differences from the more Western style of doing business that I had grown so used to back home. It wasn't my first time in Tokyo, but I felt like I got to know a different side of the city. My colleagues were kind enough to take me to all the good local restaurants and izakaya, it really gave a positive spin to my experience outside of work.

Looking back, I can say the experience gave me more than just a boost for my resume. It was a once in a lifetime experience that taught me a lot about both Japan and myself as well.
Robert nailed the match with the host company, and that personal touch really made a difference. Meiji Internships played a big role in making my internship in Tokyo go really smoothly, and for that I am very grateful