My Summer Internship Experience in Barcelona - Toby Chow

Meet Toby Chow, a Year 4 Journalism and Mass Communication student, who spent this summer at an interior design firm in Barcelona, on a credit-bearing internship.

“My internship in Barcelona deepened my understanding of my major and illuminated my career aspirations. As a foreigner with beginner-level Spanish, I was warmly welcomed by supportive colleagues and my boss, who patiently guided me through workplace dynamics and cultural nuances.

I planned Instagram posts and created trendy reels. I also learned to analyse audience data using Meta Business Suite to optimise content. Crafting marketing content in Spanish and English improved my language skills, while contributing to press releases strengthened my strategic communication abilities. These tasks boosted my confidence and exposed me to dynamic industry practices.

The intellectually stimulating work environment and supportive living setup ignited my passion for cross-cultural collaboration and prepared me for future challenges.”