I was an introvert before I started my six-month internship with the marketing department of the United Overseas Bank. My job scope involved liaising with external vendors and internal stakeholders to coordinate and execute road shows in public areas. I had to make plenty of small talk, brainstorm, negotiate and express my ideas with people I have just met. Frankly speaking, I was sort of forced out of my comfort zone. I recall an incident where I was tasked to meet up with a hotel manager to sort out some event details on my own. It was a very challenging task for me back then, considering the fact that I was very “fresh” and still socially awkward. In retrospect, I learnt that one does learn more effectively when he or she steps out of their comfort zone. I am very thankful to my supervisor who had given me tons of exposure which challenged me to think critically and handle things independently. These six months had changed me for the better as I am more receptive towards experimenting new things now, which I believe will contribute positively to my learning journey in NUS.
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