Janick Schneider works in the Foreign Trade Chamber of the Arab Emirates
Hamburg, August 2014 – Internship at the company around the corner? That was nothing for Janick Schneider (23). The student at the European Media and Business Academy (EMBA) in Hamburg went far away: he went to Dubai to complete his mandatory internship there.
The PR and communications management student has been to Dubai several times on vacation and he also had friends and acquaintances in the desert state. When the three-month practical module came up in the fifth semester of the EMBA, it was clear to him that he wanted to work in a company in the Emirates. During his research, he became aware that the German Chamber of Foreign Trade (AHK) also accepts interns.
He quickly booked the flights and the chamber took over organizing the visa. “All I had to do was extend my passport,” remembers the Hamburg native. From May to August, Janick Schneider worked in the marketing and PR department of the German-Emirati Chamber of Commerce. There he supported German companies in setting up businesses in the United Arab Emirates. Activities in business development were also part of his everyday life.
He got into work quickly, thanks primarily to his university: “My studies at the EMBA prepared me well for the demands of everyday working life. I have gained many benefits from the practical applications I have already learned from the lectures and projects. Above all, as an EMBA student you are used to taking responsibility for real projects, real customers and real money. This is an absolute plus point for starting a job.”
But Janick Schneider also enjoyed life outside of work. At the beginning he had the whole city shown to him and traveled to the other emirates. “I spent a lot of time on the beach and Dubai has a really good bar and nightlife,” reports the student, who is very impressed by the atmosphere.
Above all, he always felt safe. Ferraris stood on the side of the road with their doors open, and in the shopping centers you could leave your bags unattended. The German found the locals to be very polite and educated. With them he also experienced the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, which coincided with his stay.
It was particularly difficult for the 23-year-old that he was not allowed to drink anything during the day - despite the average heat being 41 degrees. The feeling in the evening was even better: “In the evening when you break your fast (Iftar) you have an indescribable feeling of happiness when you
takes the first sip and bite. Everyone is exuberant and the general mood is simply very good during this time,” he reports enthusiastically.
After three months, his internship period came to an end. Janick is looking forward to Germany, where he can finally drive a car again. Because this is only possible in Dubai with a local driving license. However, he would take the step into the Orient again at any time. He advises those interested to get to know the host country beforehand and not just get to know the tourist side. He can easily imagine a return to Dubai. Because he already misses the good Arabic food.
About the EMBA
The European Media and Business Academy (EMBA) was founded in 2007. There are currently 500 students enrolled at its three locations in Hamburg, Berlin and Düsseldorf. The EMBA specializes in media and marketing courses in applied media and business management. All ten fields of study result in the state Bachelor of Arts degree from the Mittweida University of Applied Sciences (Saxony). Studying at the private university is extremely practice-oriented and perfectly geared towards a career in future and growth industries.
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