Sam Aegerter - South Korea
A lot of students ask themselves, what they should do after graduating with a bachelor's degree. I was one of them too and I genuinely didn't know what to to after graduating with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering at ETH. Fortunately I discovered, that the Leading house Asia was promoting internships in Korea. Having already a Korean background and having experienced the country on various occasion I was thrilled to have the chance to experience the Korean working culture. Additionally I wanted to challenge myself by stepping out of my comfort zone and experiencing a new country.
In the end I applied at Mand.ro for an internship, since my interests lied in biomedical engineering. Mand.ro is a company known for its efforts to make prosthetic technology more accessible and affordable to people in need. During my internship I gained valuable hands-on experience in the field by assembling prosthetics and improving the reduction gear system in their new prototype. This type of practical work helped me develop my skills and knowledge as a mechanical engineer, as it allowed me to apply theoretical concepts to real-world situations. Additionally, by working on a prototype, I had the opportunity to be involved in the design and development process, giving me insight into the entire life-cycle of their product.
“AN EXPERIENCE I WOULD RECOMMEND ANYBODY”Sam Aegerter
Overall, my internship experience in Korea was incredibly valuable in terms of both my professional and personal development. In terms of work, I learned a lot about the assembly and improvement of prosthetic hands, and I also gained valuable experience working in a team and communicating with colleagues. In terms of life experience, I had the opportunity to immerse myself in a new culture and try new things that I never would have had the chance to do if I had stayed in Switzerland. Also I had the chance to indulge myself with Korean food throughout my internship.
I would definitely recommend an internship in Korea to other students. It is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a new and exciting environment.