Internship Experience - Singapore Chinese Girls' School

Nabilah Tai
Jul 27, 2025
2 min read

Updated: Jul 28, 2025

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In June 2025, we had the pleasure of hosting a student, Jhananya, from Singapore Chinese Girls’ School for a two-week internship at Make The Change. Though brief, she had a fulfilling experience learning various skills and connecting with the people around her.

Jhananya's Involvement

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One of the highlights of the experience was taking part in the Digital Arts For All (DAFA) Workshop at Muscular Dystrophy Association Singapore (MDAS). Jhananya volunteered at MDAS and assisted the beneficiaries. This hands-on involvement served as an excellent opportunity for her to gain a profound sense of empathy and have a deeper understanding of the challenges they face in daily life. Also, this gave her a renewed appreciation for accessibility in the arts.

Another key experience was the Procreate Workshop at Apple Orchard as part of the Creative Confidence activity. During the session, Jhananya had the opportunity to discover how drawing on Procreate empowers artistic and imaginative expression. This workshop sparked insights into the scope of creativity in technology.

Jhananya was then encouraged to use the knowledge gained in this workshop to brainstorm solutions that help students feel less stressed during examinations. She fulfilled the assignment by presenting a thoughtful visual in the form of a drawing illustrating one of the myriad solutions brainstormed. It addressed a common and relatable issue faced by many students by blending arts and empathy.

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Through these enriching experiences, Jhananya was not only able to develop her artistic and technological abilities, but also grew communication and innovation skills, thus emerging with a more confident voice.

Going Above and Beyond

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Jhananya stood out for her genuine commitment to understanding MTC and how social enterprises worked. Her eagerness to gain insights into what working life truly entails was evident as she frequently asked thoughtful questions about working culture and day-to-day operations. She even volunteered her Saturday to support the MTC team at the NTU Social Science Challenge Networking Day, highlighting her unwavering dedication towards making a meaningful impact.

Beyond that, Jhananya’s positive energy was contagious. Her efforts to encourage others, foster a sense of camaraderie and take the lead in group settings helped the June interns grow more bonded. Her qualities indeed reflect the very essence of the Changemaker skillsets we aim to cultivate in our interns.

Jhananya's Reflection

"The various tasks that were given to us helped to train us to expand our worldview and to think more critically about the various challenges faced by various groups in the community around us."

Despite some of the initial challenges faced, Jhananya took them in her stride, seeking support from the mentors and her fellow interns. From the chaotic lunches and insightful conversations to working together on various tasks, she found her experience to be extremely beneficial and fun.

We are heartened to see how open she has been in embracing different working styles and exploring multiple perspectives in various situations, and we look forward to welcoming more interns in 2nd half of 2025!