Internship in Dresden, Germany
Cheng-Chun, International Business
Wujim participated in the Saxon International Internship Program in summer 2026 and completed a three-month internship at intap network GmbH in Dresden.
Applying for the internship program in Dresden was one of the best decisions I made during my university years. In short, I experienced a healthy and respectful German working culture, met colleagues and friends from many countries, and learned important professional skills, especially how to approach challenges with the right mindset.
I interned for three months, and during that time I felt a clear difference compared to internships I had in Taiwan. In Taiwan, I often sensed that companies do not expect too much from interns, and the work is usually limited to simple administrative support or basic data collection and organization.
What I took with me:
Clear communication, initiative, and responsibility are essential in an international work environment.
In contrast, on my very first day at intap in Germany, I was asked: “What do you want to work on?” While they had already planned tasks based on my CV, they still wanted to confirm whether those tasks matched my interests and goals. At that moment, I shared that besides my marketing background, I also wanted to learn and contribute to sales-related projects. After I clearly communicated my goals, the team gave me a lot of room to take initiative. Once I understood the basics of the business, I was able to start working on real projects.
This is one of the biggest differences: in this work environment, it matters that you communicate your needs directly, show proactive motivation, and manage yourself with strong discipline. These were the qualities that intap valued most in my internship experience, and because of that, I was able to take responsibility for my own project starting from the second month.
Another highlight was the working environment at intap. As a small-to-medium company, it does not feel as strictly formal as a traditional large German corporation. The interaction among colleagues felt more like respectful friends, with very flat communication and an international atmosphere. This environment made me want to continue working at intap in the long term. Before my internship ended, I asked my manager about continuing, and I’m grateful that my boss and colleagues also wanted me to stay, so I was able to continue working remotely with intap afterward.
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