Internship performance feedback is one of the fastest ways to know whether you are doing well during an international internship. Without it, your mind starts filling in the blanks. Your manager seems busy, so you assume they are disappointed. Nobody corrects your work, so you wonder whether they have given up. You receive a short “thanks”, … Read more
Internship performance feedback is one of the fastest ways to know whether you are doing well during an international internship. Without it, your mind starts filling in the blanks. Your manager seems busy, so you assume they are disappointed.Nobody corrects your work, so you wonder whether they have given up.You receive a short “thanks”, and you … Read more
Internship abroad not what you expected? That can feel deeply frustrating. You may have imagined meaningful work, exciting projects, inspiring colleagues, professional growth and a new city full of possibility. You may have invested money, time, emotion and hope into this experience. You may also feel pressure to come home with a success story. Then reality … Read more
Adjusting to life as a Western expatriate in Southeast Asia brings both excitement and challenges. From adapting to new cultural norms to maintaining mental well-being, navigating this transition can be daunting. Fortunately, the SCARF method—a neuroscience-based model developed by Dr. David Rock—offers a structured approach to managing the cross-cultural, psychological, and mental adjustments that many … Read more
