Student stories Our internship experience

Believe it or not, internships arent only about learning how to make coffee and photocopying documents. Internships are incredibly valuable for networking, gaining experience, and ultimately helping you to land that dream job in your chosen sector. Getting on-the-ground experience working for a real business is a vital component of your undergraduate degree at Hult. From working with global companies to start ups, Hult undergrads complete at least one internship and have access to the variety of   internships that Hult sources each year. We caught up with current and former Hult Undergraduate students Fiona Guxholli and Caroline Voigt to find out about their internship experience at Feral Horses:  an online platform allowing users to buy shares of artworks. Tell us a bit about yourself: Caroline Voigt, Undergraduate Class of 2018 My name is Caroline  Voigt. Im 22 years old and was born and raised in Hamburg, Germany. I came to Hult in the Fall of 2015 and graduated with a major in Management in August 2018. Fiona Guxholli, Undergraduate Class of 2019 And my name is Fiona Guxholli  from Albania. I started my Hult journey in September 2015 in San Francisco. Having spent the first two years of my degree there, I can say I had an amazing experience both academically and culturally. What was your position at Feral Horses? Caroline:  I worked in Business Development with the focus on  attaining partnerships. These partnerships mainly included the creation of  synergies with student societies to educate their members about the many opportunities the art market holds for university students. Fiona:  My position was Investor Relations and my responsibilities included contacting and managing relations with possible investors of art, attending various industry-related events and conducting research on different causes throughout the internship. Having to experience the dynamics of work in a start up company really appealed to me. The challenge would be greater and I was very excited to have this opportunity. Why did you choose to do an internship at a start up? Caroline:  During my interview with Eduard, a former Hult student, I quickly  realized that Feral Horses posed a  unique way to learn about a field I had no prior experience in. The  job also sounded very  interesting and rewarding. Fiona:  Initially, I was exploring internship positions in bigger corporations in London and other cities in Europe. When I was introduced to Feral Horses, I was impressed by the concept and idea immediately. Having to experience the dynamics of work in a start up company really appealed to me. The challenges would be greater and I was very excited to have this experience. What surprised you the most about your work experience at Feral Horses? Caroline: I was most surprised to learn how smoothly the team worked together. Every full-time employee at Feral Horses has a different background. This means that everyone is very well-rounded and uses their individual experiences to contribute to the team and to Feral’s overarching mission. Working at Feral was a constant learning process and reminded me a lot of the group work we do in class at Hult. Fiona:  Overall, the experience I had at Feral Horses was very exciting and interesting. Considering that all my previous internships had been in bigger companies, I was very happy to test myself in a different setting. What surprised me the most was seeing so many focused and motivated people in the same room working for the same goal. What  helped  you to prepare for success during the internship and what are you most proud of achieving? Caroline: Working in Business Development requires you to start  conversations with complete strangers  and confidently pitch your concept.  Hult prepared me for this not only through teaching me the  necessary soft skills to effectively communicate, but also by hosting personal Hult networking events. Fiona:  Feral Horses has taught me a lot. Not only did I learn about investor relations and business development, but also about the overall process and effort it takes to run a start up in London. Hult classes prepared us for teamwork, conflict resolution, cooperation and other useful skills in the workplace. I believe this was crucial for the relationships I created in the office. Im proud of my entire experience at Feral Horses as I was actively involved and was a part of the decision making process. Personally, I can say that I definitely developed more confidence during my internship. How did you develop personally and professionally throughout the internship?   Caroline: Personally, I can say that I definitely developed more  confidence during my internship. I learned a lot about the famous London start up culture, how to give and incorporate feedback into a daily working routine, and how to  establish, calculate, and stick to certain KPIs. Fiona:  The internship experience I had was as challenging as it was interesting and productive. All of us interns were given responsibilities and that made us get more involved with the company mission. What I personally found a crucial part of my internship was the excellent communication–it made us feel connected to the activity of the company. Professionally, the experience also taught me how to pitch and communicate with investors. This was something I had never had the chance to do before and Feral Horses helped me get over the initial fear of doing so. Networking and events are a big part of investor relations as you get to meet interesting people from the industry. Do you have any advice for future interns? Caroline:  My advice for future interns is to always give your best, no matter what  you’re working on. It will pay off for sure and, at the very least, youll become a  valuable and trusted member of your team. Fiona: A piece of advice I would have for any future interns is to make the most out of their time at whatever company they find themselves in. Get involved and take on any responsibility youre given–I believe this is the best way to learn and get a true insight into one’s field of interest. Curious to find out more about the experiences that await you as a student at Hults global campuses?  Download a brochure.1535710682943 --> Hult offers a range of highly skills-focused and employability-driven business school programs including a range of MBA options and a comprehensive one year Masters in International Business. To find out more, take a look at our blog Top tips for landing an internship as an international student. Download a brochure or get in touch today to find out how Hult can help you to learn about the business world, the future, and yourself. Hult Rotation offers you a chance to study in a truly global way. Our rotation program allows you to study and be immersed in some of the finest cities in the world. 📠¸: @jasminmanzano . Hult Rotation offers you a chance to study in a truly global way. Our rotation program allows you to study and be immersed in some of the finest cities in the world. 📠¸: @jasminmanzano . Each year, Hult seeks to enroll a talented and ambitious incoming class from all over the world. We look for diverse students with a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and interests—students who will thrive in our unique educational atmosphere. Are you ready for a truly global experience? 📠¸: @iambrunadiniz . Each year, Hult seeks to enroll a talented and ambitious incoming class from all over the world. We look for diverse students with a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and interests—students who will thrive in our unique educational atmosphere. Are you ready for a truly global experience? 📠¸: @iambrunadiniz . We’re excited to start 2020 on a ranking high! Hult is proud to have been placed #28 in Poets Quants 2020 rankings for Best Undergraduate Business Schools in the US. Taking a huge leap of 32 places from our 2019 position, we’re also very happy to have secured top positions in key categories like: life-changing experience, practicality of the degree, and global immersion. . With five global campuses, a student body of over 130 nationalities, and a learn-by-doing approach—Hult offers a student experience like no other. . We’re excited to start 2020 on a ranking high! Hult is proud to have been placed #28 in Poets Quants 2020 rankings for Best Undergraduate Business Schools in the US. Taking a huge leap of 32 places from our 2019 position, we’re also very happy to have secured top positions in key categories like: life-changing experience, practicality of the degree, and global immersion. . With five global campuses, a student body of over 130 nationalities, and a learn-by-doing approach—Hult offers a student experience like no other. . â€Å"I’m from an engineering background and needed a whole new skill set for the industry I wanted to switch to. I learned a lot about myself and how I deal with being out of my comfort zone. I learned both soft and hard skills, from how to work in very diverse teams to key accounting metrics and strategy. I was surprised by how weak I was at certain tasks in English or how strong I actually was in other areas. Hult gave me opportunities to try new things and meet people from places I never thought I would have friends. . My internship experiences gave me the chance to broaden my view of different cultures and different companies. I had the opportunity to work and live with people whose values differed from people in my home country. I thought that this would be difficult, but it gave me the chance to reflect on my own values and assess if they were a result of my home country environment or if they were intrinsically mine. . Diederick ter Kulve (@diederick.terkulve) Netherlands Masters in International Business . â€Å"I’m from an engineering background and needed a whole new skill set for the industry I wanted to switch to. I learned a lot about myself and how I deal with being out of my comfort zone. I learned both soft and hard skills, from how to work in very diverse teams to key accounting metrics and strategy. I was surprised by how weak I was at certain tasks in English or how strong I actually was in other areas. Hult gave me opportunities to try new things and meet people from places I never thought I would have friends. . My internship experiences gave me the chance to broaden my view of different cultures and different companies. I had the opportunity to work and live with people whose values differed from people in my home country. I thought that this would be difficult, but it gave me the chance to reflect on my own values and assess if they were a result of my home country environment or if they were intrinsically mine. . Diederick ter Kulve (@diederick.terkulve) Netherlands Masters in International Business . Say a big hello to our Bachelor of Business Administration program cover star, Elisa Orus Plana âÅ" ¨ . â€Å"I’m excited for the future—especially that I cant predict whats going to happen. Maybe Ill end up in Mexico working for a trading company or maybe in Africa, developing my own business. Everything is possible, and the options are constantly changing. I love the idea that Im never going to be stuck doing the same job until the end of my life if I dont want it to be like this. . Hult really supports me and my ambitions and truly believes that we deserve to be considered as professionals as well as students. Here, I get to express not just my opinions but all elements of myself. From my creative side with the Fashion Society to my finance and business sides in Trading Club and the Management Consulting Club. We get a different type of learning here. Not just essential knowledge and theory, but practical skills and mindset. The school is always evolving. We’re encouraged to innovate and to always look for new ways of doing traditional things. We learn how to be more confident and become aware of how we can impact our environment. The school aims to help you become a better version of yourself and to stand out from the crowd.â€Å" . Elisa Orus Plana French Bachelor of Business Administration Class of 2021 Say a big hello to our Bachelor of Business Administration program cover star, Elisa Orus Plana âÅ" ¨ . â€Å"I’m excited for the future—especially that I cant predict whats going to happen. Maybe Ill end up in Mexico working for a trading company or maybe in Africa, developing my own business. Everything is possible, and the options are constantly changing. I love the idea that Im never going to be stuck doing the same job until the end of my life if I dont want it to be like this. . Hult really supports me and my ambitions and truly believes that we deserve to be considered as professionals as well as students. Here, I get to express not just my opinions but all elements of myself. From my creative side with the Fashion Society to my finance and business sides in Trading Club and the Management Consulting Club. We get a different type of learning here. Not just essential knowledge and theory, but practical skills and mindset. The school is always evolving. We’re encouraged to innovate and to always look for new ways of doing traditional things. We learn how to be more confident and become aware of how we can impact our environment. The school aims to help you become a better version of yourself and to stand out from the crowd.â€Å" . Elisa Orus Plana French Bachelor of Business Administration Class of 2021"> During the final days of 2019, you probably reflected on what you’ve accomplished this year—and even this decade—and what you’d like to achieve in 2020. Let us know in the comments below. During the final days of 2019, you probably reflected on what you’ve accomplished this year—and even this decade—and what you’d like to achieve in 2020. Let us know in the comments below. â€Å"The first time we did group work on the program, I went head-to-head with a colleague. It taught me a lot about how I see people, how people see me, and how conflict can be resolved in a kind and productive way. The best feedback you get, when delivered constructively, is the most critical because it really feeds into how you lead. I’ve completely reversed my leadership style—the result is so much richer and more powerful when you lead from behind and lead with strength. . Studying in tandem with working, whilst challenging, gave me the perfect platform to directly apply learning concepts into my business environment, the competitive landscape, and the real-estate industry as a whole. When I started the program, I was very happy in my corporate role. But my courage and aspirations grew to the point that I took on a whole new direction. Having my career coach, Joanna, as a sounding board allowed me to really be strategic and get to know myself. She coached me thro ugh all the interviews, the research, and the questions. It went in parallel with what I was doing academically and after six months everything just clicked. . I went into the EMBA knowing I had nothing to lose and I’ve come out with everything. Great strength, global friends, amazing learning, mentors from professors, a job I love, and the knowledge that I can set my mind to achieve anything and with the right support and resources I’ll get there.† . Kashani Wijetunga British, New Zealand Sri Lankan Associate Director Senior Strategy Consultant CBRE EMBA Class of 2019 . â€Å"The first time we did group work on the program, I went head-to-head with a colleague. It taught me a lot about how I see people, how people see me, and how conflict can be resolved in a kind and productive way. The best feedback you get, when delivered constructively, is the most critical because it really feeds into how you lead. I’ve completely reversed my leadership style—the result is so much richer and more powerful when you lead from behind and lead with strength. . Studying in tandem with working, whilst challenging, gave me the perfect platform to directly apply learning concepts into my business environment, the competitive landscape, and the real-estate industry as a whole. When I started the program, I was very happy in my corporate role. But my courage and aspirations grew to the point that I took on a whole new direction. Having my career coach, Joanna, as a sounding board allowed me to really be strategic and get to know myself. She coached me thro ugh all the interviews, the research, and the questions. It went in parallel with what I was doing academically and after six months everything just clicked. . I went into the EMBA knowing I had nothing to lose and I’ve come out with everything. Great strength, global friends, amazing learning, mentors from professors, a job I love, and the knowledge that I can set my mind to achieve anything and with the right support and resources I’ll get there.† . Kashani Wijetunga British, New Zealand Sri Lankan Associate Director Senior Strategy Consultant CBRE EMBA Class of 2019 . â€Å"It was now or never. I knew that I’d have likely stayed in my neighborhood for years to come if I didn’t take this opportunity. I’d not lived or studied outside of the U.S. before. So I left my job as a global strategist at an advertising agency and moved halfway around the world. I’ve come back a more culturally aware, well-versed person. I’ve realized that everything is a learning experience and an opportunity for growth. Ill definitely carry this mindset with me into the future. Technology and social media allow us to be different people in several places at once. Im excited to see how I can establish myself in whatever city Ill be lucky enough to call home and still maintain deep connections with people all over the world. I’m inspired by my classmates every day. Hearing some of their life stories and how getting this degree fits into their greater mission has been very humbling. My biggest challenge has been finding the ‘right’ path for me. There have been rooms Ive felt like I shouldnt be in, but now Im proud to feel as though I truly belong, wherever I am.† . Dwayne Logan, Jnr. American MBA Class of 2019 . â€Å"It was now or never. I knew that I’d have likely stayed in my neighborhood for years to come if I didn’t take this opportunity. I’d not lived or studied outside of the U.S. before. So I left my job as a global strategist at an advertising agency and moved halfway around the world. I’ve come back a more culturally aware, well-versed person. I’ve realized that everything is a learning experience and an opportunity for growth. Ill definitely carry this mindset with me into the future. Technology and social media allow us to be different people in several places at once. Im excited to see how I can establish myself in whatever city Ill be lucky enough to call home and still maintain deep connections with people all over the world. I’m inspired by my classmates every day. Hearing some of their life stories and how getting this degree fits into their greater mission has been very humbling. My biggest challenge has been finding the ‘right’ path for me. There have been rooms Ive felt like I shouldnt be in, but now Im proud to feel as though I truly belong, wherever I am.† . Dwayne Logan, Jnr. American MBA Class of 2019 . Happy New Year, Hultians! . Happy New Year, Hultians! .