I still remember the morning it all started. I woke up, brushed my teeth, and made my usual breakfast of Milo and a few biscuits. As I sat at my desk, I opened my laptop and began scrolling through job portals, something I had been doing almost every day. My internship search had turned into a routine of applying, waiting, and refreshing my email again and again.
By that point, I had sent out nearly a hundred applications. Out of all those, only about twenty replied, and just a few invited me for interviews. Each interview brought hope, but most ended with silence. Then one afternoon, something unexpected happened. I had just finished lunch and was deciding whether to send more applications or focus on my assignments when my phone rang. It was Acestar, calling to schedule an interview for the next day.
I prepared everything carefully, as I always did, and found a quiet corner for the interview. It went smoothly, but I tried not to get my hopes up when the HR said, “We’ll contact you if you’re selected.” The next morning, while working on my assignment, my phone rang again. It was the same number. My heart started pounding as I picked up the call, half expecting another polite rejection. Instead, I heard the words, “Congratulations, you’ve been accepted as an intern at Acestar.”
For a few seconds, I couldn’t move. Then I smiled and couldn’t stop laughing. All the effort, the waiting, and the disappointment had finally led to something worth it. That was the moment my journey with Acestar truly began.
Working at Acestar was an experience I will never forget. From the very first week, I had the rare opportunity to work closely with the CEO, Miss Natalie. It was both exciting and challenging at the same time. Every discussion with her felt like a valuable learning experience. She didn’t just listen; she encouraged me to think deeper and understand the bigger picture. I learned how small ideas could bring meaningful change and how confidence and curiosity matter just as much as skill.
Working closely with her also taught me to communicate more clearly, explain technical ideas in simple terms, and be open to feedback. Sometimes my ideas were accepted, and other times refined, but every exchange was a learning opportunity. Through her guidance, I learned to see things not only from a technical side but from a business and leadership perspective as well.
Looking back, I am grateful that I never gave up. That one morning, with a cup of Milo and a phone call I almost ignored, became the start of something that changed my journey completely.
