Here Come the Interns: Making the Most of Our Internship
Beginning an internship is tantamount to making a fresh start by venturing beyond textbooks and delving into an experience that shapes our professional growth.
Sure, it can be somewhat overwhelming at first. Being in unfamiliar place surrounded by unfamiliar faces is enough to make anyone feel a little uneasy. Yet, amidst this uncertainty, lies the opportunities for the most thrilling and rewarding breakthroughs that await us.
Throughout our time here, we’ve encounter challenges that test our limits and push us beyond what we can imagine. It's not always a walk in the park. By stretching ourselves and embracing new things, these opportunities come as stepping stones in our journey of growth.
Though, it’s not all serious business! As an intern at Forest Interactive Foundation (FIF), we’re more than just colleagues; we’re a dynamic team that’s always ready to crack inside jokes, teasing one another, and sharing hilarious gifs, becomes part of our daily routine that keeps our workplace lively!
And let’s not forget the incredible opportunities we’ve had to work on, from joining CSR programmes to participating in internal events, the learning experience here knows no boundaries.
But most of all, working with the Corporate PR and FIF team, who have been nothing but amazing in welcoming our creative ideas, as well as meeting a bunch of incredible interns from other entities with whom we’ve shared several laughter-filled moments and grown close with was the cherry on top! Thanks to the wonderful talents who are always ready to lend a hand, we had a great support system in our day-to-day adventures!
So, here’s to the amazing times and memories we’ve shared during this epic internship journey. The stories we share showcase our growth and the unforgettable experiences we’ve had. Now, let’s hear what our interns has to say about their journey!
Having said that, we’ve come a long way from being clueless interns to being self-assured individuals with newfound knowledge, prepared for the next big step in our lives. It has been a thrilling roller coaster ride, transforming us into the exceptional beings we are today. This incredible experience is one we will always cherish.
So, thank you, team, and happy graduation interns! Exciting opportunities await us, and we’re ready for new adventures! May the odds be ever in your favour.
Check out the videos here:
Sean Lim - Media Relations Intern from Forest Interactive
Balqis Ramza - Event Coordinator Intern from Forest Interactive Foundation
About Forest Interactive Foundation
Founded in 2021 as an extension of Forest Interactive’s sustainability initiatives, Forest Interactive Foundation is a tech-powered non-profit organization with a long-term mission to nurture and develop talents for the digital economy, empower our society, and preserve the environment through sustainable initiatives and programs. The Foundation’s three core pillars are Future Innovators, Empowered Communities, and Sustainable Environment.
Since 2006, Forest Interactive has showcased its commitment in those three pillars. Today, Forest Interactive Foundation works with corporate sponsors and government partners such as CIMB Foundation, Axiata Foundation, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), by developing and facilitating flagship programs, demonstrating its commitment and collective effort towards achieving the United Nations (UN)Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Visit forestcares.org to learn more.
