What are one's reasons to go on an internship? To experience new environment, starting on a new adventure, experiencing 'culture shock', getting out of comfort zone, pushing boundaries, grow and develop as a person with being exposed to different culture and meeting lots of new people.

Right.

I just realised - in my two weeks working - that I am actually experiencing all of the above. Working in Jakarta - means getting out of my comfort zone, pushing my boundaries, meeting lots of new people, and apparently ... experiencing culture shock. Little did I know - this is actually challenging!

The latter is the last thing I'd expect. How "culturally shocked" can you be when you're re-integrating? Looking closer, I have been in my comfort zone for way too long. Now I'm feeling the feeling of international MC, too. When you're the 'odd one out' and trying to fit in because you have a different point of view, working style and sense of humour.

The difference is, in AIESEC the people around you realise this, they come prepared with all sorts of theories and strategies and they are making the effort to make the internationals feel comfortable and making sure that they are settling in just fine. Right now - I am the one who need to realise and nip it in the bud before it grows into something else altogether. At first I was in denial that I am experiencing culture shock, but I guess it is now time to make the necessary adjustment if I want to survive. It's almost like a jungle, right? Survival of the fittest!

MCP term softens the bumpy transition ride a bit. But still ... Welcome to the real world.

Wow, the things you learn everyday.