Asia Society

Undergraduate Researcher

July - August 2019 • Shanghai, People's Republic of China

What I liked

The collaboration with other students around the world.

What I wish was different

More freedom to chose research topics applicable to major.

Advice

Connect with the students before the trip abroad.

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Event Planner Intern

September 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

My mentor and the staff are very friendly and warm-hearted that creates a welcoming and encouraging atmosphere.

What I wish was different

To have more opportunities to explore the task instead of following the step-by-step instructions.

Advice

Step out and communicate with other staff in lounge! Engage with cultural programs that interest you.

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Program and development Intern

August - December 2019 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

Thanks so much for a rewarding four months as the Program and Development Intern at ASNC. I really appreciate everyone’s willingness and confidence to let me explore all of the departments within the company. I was able to sit in on board meetings, organize fundraising events, collaborate with campaign staff on environment policies, write content for the website, and more. ASNC really allowed me to see how a nonprofit works from the ground up. I have gained skills in campaign research, writing social media content, and event planning. I can confidently say I wouldn’t have grown and learned as much as I have these past four months without everyone’s guidance. I’ll especially miss our Monday brainstorming sessions—they made coming into work after a weekend that much more enjoyable! I’m so grateful for the experience of events, and especially enjoyed Leadership Circle Roundtable with Huawei, The honorable Kevin Rudd Speaks on the U.S.-China Trade War, and 2019 Asia21 Young Leaders Summit.

What I wish was different

While I’m sad to be heading off, I’m grateful I had the chance to grab lunch and dinner with them several times over the course of my time here. Those lunches and the dinner really helped me get a better sense of what it’s like to be a good teammate and refine my future career goals. Plus, they introduced me to some of my new favorite food spots!

Advice

Detail oriented and execution

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Intern

June - September 2019 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

I loved working for this non-profit, learning about my career path pursuing US-China relations. This internship put me in the room with company CEOs, top researchers, environmental experts, and other specialists in this field.

What I wish was different

The commute was horrendous.

Advice

Dress well, don't be afraid to go above and beyond, you might just be an intern but if you're educated well on the subject and present yourself as a qualified individual you will be treated as one.

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External Affairs Intern

June - August 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I liked how often I was able to work with directors in my department. It really promoted a collaborative environment.

What I wish was different

I wish I could’ve worked more with other departments and spoken to more people.

Advice

Go to all of the intern/staff events!

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Intern

June - August 2018 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

Small accessible team. Lot's of interesting programming.

What I wish was different

More resources and wide ranging tasks.

Advice

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Communications Intern

May - June 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I enjoyed getting to use the skills that I've been learning in my major to help their company create an instructional guide. I also enjoyed getting to visit a bunch of museums because as part of the internship, they gave the interns a museum pass to get into any museum for free.

What I wish was different

I wish I had collaborated more with people and got to work with my boss more closely.

Advice

I would say, don't be afraid to ask questions and learn more about the industry you are working in. People love answering questions they have the answers to, so take advantage of the fact that you are surrounded by professionals in your field.

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