In the beginning of 2019, while working as a freelance web developer for local companies, I felt that I wasn't pushing my skills as a developer in the right direction. Despite completing my bachelor's degree in digital concept development and several internships in small startups, I couldn't find a workspace to explore new technologies.
That's when AIESEC came to my rescue. I created a profile on their platform and got in touch with companies around the world to explore opportunities for internships. I applied to two internships, one in Belo Horizonte, Brazil 🇧🇷 and the other in Norway 🇳🇴. While the first opportunity didn't work out, I was asked to prove my skills as a developer for the second opportunity. I had three days to develop a website with a design provided by the company.
After becoming a finalist and going through an interview and code review with the leader of development, I was granted a six-month internship in Nettmaker, based in Oslo. Throughout the process, my experience manager in Denmark, Marta, was incredibly helpful and believed in me as more than just another candidate.
I arrived in Oslo a few days early to explore the city before starting my internship on May 1st. The Norwegian division of AIESEC helped me settle in with accommodation and complete the process of my move to Norway.
Throughout the summer, AIESEC hosted several events and introduced me to other interns from different companies. However, as AIESEC rotated their division after the summer vacation, we lost touch. My internship ended, but Nettmaker saw potential in me and offered me the opportunity to stay, which I accepted.
My overall impression of AIESEC is great, and I would definitely recommend them to my friends. They were informative and helpful throughout my internship, and I would like to thank Marta, the Norwegian AIESEC division, for making this opportunity possible. 🙏