GRIP: GAO Capital in Singapore Dear Anjelica, You are not here to merely experience the summer of 2025. You are here to forge something from it. The city you live in will not bend to you. The people you work with will not always care about your comfort. The markets will not stop moving when…
Contact Ask Me About… Students should ask me about navigating study abroad as an adoptee returning to my birth country while still learning the language. My semester at Fudan University in Shanghai was not just about classes, but it was a personal journey. As a Chinese adoptee raised in the US, I looked like many…
Contact Ask Me About… As I’m already studying in a country that isn’t my own as an international student, people could ask why I’d choose to go abroad again. For me, each new environment pushes me to re-learn how I operate, from the way I approach assignments, to how I communicate in group settings, to…
GRIP: Business Development in Singapore One of my most profound realisations I had over my two months interning in Singapore was definitely one akin to culture shock, but perhaps not in the way you might be expecting. Everyone’s heard of the term ‘workplace culture’: how important it is, how prevalent it is. I’ll admit I…
GRIP: Lien Centre for Social Innovation in Singapore Being in Singapore has felt like stepping into a new version of myself. The city moves fast, but somehow it’s also helped me slow down. For the first time in a while, I’ve had the space to notice how I move through the world when no one’s…
GRIP: Lien Centre for Social Innovation in Singapore Singapore is one of the most unique places I’ve ever experienced. It’s not just a country — it’s also a city, and somehow it manages to feel both global and local at the same time. Located near the equator, it’s warm and humid all year round. The…
GRIP: Media in Seoul in Seoul, South Korea Embarking upon my summer journey in Seoul as a marketing intern has brought forth already many unforgettable experiences, blending creative workdays with the vibrant energy of this dynamic city. From navigating new neighborhoods, collecting photobooth memories with friends, to sharing delicious meals, every moment brings something new…
GRIP: PR and Marketing in Bangkok, Thailand Thai is not a very easy language to pick up as a foreigner. In all my time in Bangkok, I collected at most a handful basic phrases, each used to varying degrees of success. Hello. Yes (and no). Could I get this? Please go slowly (this was useful…
GRIP: Taipei City Government in Taipei, Taiwan If this internship has taught me anything, it’s that your location and environment shapes you in more ways than you think. Your environment doesn’t just shape your habits—it influences how you think, communicate, and even perceive yourself. This summer, I was an intern at Taipei City Government Department…
GRIP: The Tata Group This summer, I had the chance to live and work in India for ten weeks, marking not only my first internship abroad but also my very first time visiting the country. It was an experience that blended professional growth with personal discovery in ways I could never have anticipated. Landing in…