Marketing Internship with MCO

My name is Nora, I'm a master's degree student at NYU. I participated in My China Opportunity's internship program last summer in 2013. It was an awesome experience being able to meet new people from the program and to also work in a dynamic company.

During my stay, I was living in Shuangjing. It was convenient for me because I was able to walk to work and be extremely close to all the western amenities. My apartment was gated and had a guard watching at all times. I never once had a problem with the safety of my apartment. Beijing is a really big city, so it's important to make sure you feel comfortable as you can be. MCO definitely helped in making sure I was comfortable during the duration of my internship.

The public transportation around my accommodation was really good, although it was a little crowded. I can't really complain because Beijing has a huge population. No matter where I went on the Subway, it only cost me 2 yuan (25 cents). Walking to the subway only took five minutes as well. There was also easy access to buses. And if I was ever lazy, I could always take a taxi. They were always outside the apartment and quite cheap as well (13 yuan or $2 for the first 3 kilometers). Overall, China has a really efficient public transportation system.

During my internship, I was able to get exposure to marketing and PR projects. I was able to manage some of the social media and create strategies that would be later implemented. I was also able to learn the basics of social media marketing and search engine optimization. By participating in the internship, I was able to improve upon my existing communication skills, and creative writing. Overall, I feel that the internship I did in Beijing really helped me to find out what I want to do for a career.

MCO help some interesting events during the program. I would say that the best social event was being able to camp on the Great Wall of China. Not the refurbished part of the wall, but the wild untouched part. Another great event that MCO hosted was a guest speaking event with the digital editor of Vogue. We got to hear his perspectives of the industry and learn more about Vogue's challenges in the China market. We also got to attend many networking opportunities to develop a professional network.

Overall, I have to say that interning in China with MCO is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Not only do they help you find an awesome internship, but they also make sure you're having a good time and excelling in China.I definitely recommend this program to anyone who is interested in getting a taste if China.