by Ryan | Apr 14, 2017 | Internships
Since arriving in Bali I’ve been on a mission to learn, create and understand as much about business while applying to my own projects (one of which is the student-focused website www.thestudentnomad.com). So I set out to teach myself what I could while gathering a...
by Ian Leung | Mar 11, 2017 | Internships, Travel
Recent Cambridge University engineering graduate Ian Leung, reflects on his time working on a travel and SEO internship as part of Start Me Up’s Startup Internship Program. Have you ever only had corporate internships? Or are you wondering what working for a...
by Clare Harrison | Mar 10, 2017 | Internships
“When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life,” 18th-century poet, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer, Samuel Johnson once said. I’ve done my fair share of internships in London. I’ve been there, done that...
by Ryan Thorpe | Feb 26, 2017 | Internships
Ryan Thorpe is getting expert mentorship for his startup idea as part of Start Me Up’s Accelerator Internship. Follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thestudentnomad/ and https://www.instagram.com/ryanjohnthorpe While stuck in the library revising for...
by Nadhila Saraswati | Dec 31, 2016 | Graduate Jobs
You may not be surprised to hear that I’m finding my final year at university the toughest. But you may be surprised to hear the reason why. It’s not because of the coursework or the rigor, but mainly because I’m often deep in thought about what I’m going to do after...
by Jaime van der Peijl | Dec 28, 2016 | Gap year
I like to think that I’ve mastered the art of the gap year. I’ve had three in total and found ways to be completely independent without needing money from study financing or parents. My gap year habit leads most people to assume that I’m a lazy rich kid. But I assure...
by Josh Nokes | Dec 15, 2016 | Internships
Josh Nokes, a recent graduate in Industrial Economics from Nottingham University, reflects on his time on a Startup Internship with Start Me Up. “I wasn’t quite ready to join the corporate world after graduating. So I embarked on an experience that would change my...
by Clare Harrison | Nov 29, 2016 | Internships, Travel
Alessandro Baldon, is studying Economics at University Ca’ Foscari of Venice, Italy. Find out how he got on during his two month Startup Internship with Start Me Up. What did you do during your internship? “I worked on different projects, including several...
by Clare Harrison | Nov 10, 2016 | Travel
Depressed about the election result? The world of remote work means you can escape bad weather, nightmare politicians and live and work anywhere with an internet connection. I’ve spent the last few years working remotely for clients, allowing me to work from Goa,...
by Jaime van der Peijl | Nov 2, 2016 | Gap year
Gap years are sometimes viewed as the lazy option. And let’s be honest, not all parents like the idea of their kids taking a gap year. They worry their offspring will never get started with their lives. What if they spend it just playing video games and eating ice...
by Dilek Demiray | Oct 23, 2016 | Internships
Dilek Demiray completed a one month internship part of Start Me Up’s Startup Internship Program for a HealthTech startup in Bali. I can’t say “I read a book and it changed my life”. But at the tender age of 21, I can say “I interned at a neuroscience startup in Bali...
by Haley Johnson | Oct 10, 2016 | Gap year
Being from America, the idea of a “gap year” was rarely discussed or encouraged. I didn’t even realize I was on a gap year until someone pointed it out. I discovered gap years are much more common amongst people from Europe and Australia and I was excited to have...
by Haley Johnson | Sep 26, 2016 | Graduate Jobs
With the rise of the internet and online applications there are are hundreds, maybe even thousands, of people applying for the same job. This can make landing your dream job nearly impossible. The key is to figure out how you can stand out from the crowd of students...
by Haley Johnson | Sep 19, 2016 | Internships
Haley Johnson interned in Bali for two months with Start Me Up. I’ve been interning for a startup in Bali for one month so far and I’m having the time of my life. Not only have I learned invaluable skills during my internship, I’m able to travel and explore. If you’ve...
by Ollie Rodney | Sep 15, 2016 | Internships
Ollie Rodney interned in Bali for two months as part of Start Me Up’s Startup Internship Program. It’s my last week in Bali. So much has happened during my time here. I’ve developed countless new skills, built some amazing networks, and achieved some really big...
by Ollie Rodney | Sep 12, 2016 | Internships
I started the week with a sunrise walk up the Campuhan Ridge, which is just outside Ubud. It was a great way to start the day despite the 6 AM wake up. I also had to get myself spiritually prepared because today I would be getting my Tarot cards read! Now dear loyal...
by Haley Johnson | Sep 12, 2016 | Internships
I’m currently participating in my fifth internship, so you could say I know a thing or two about what makes a good (or bad) experience. I’m obsessed with learning new things and internships are a great way to learn new skills and find out more about a company before...
by Ollie Rodney | Sep 5, 2016 | Internships
After a busy weekend in Uluwatu down south, we made it back to Ubud on Monday afternoon. There were quite a few things to sort out on our return. The new email marketing system which last week was sending too many emails was now sending too few emails. The application...
by Haley Johnson | Aug 29, 2016 | Internships, Travel
Taking the leap to intern for a startup has been one of the best decisions of my life. It’s put me on a path I’m not sure I would have discovered otherwise. I’m learning, I’m growing and I’m creating. I’ve been working in Bali for less than three weeks and I already...
by Ollie Rodney | Aug 26, 2016 | Internships
I started the week with the legendary eggs and bacon on toast from Monsieur Spoon. In a place like Ubud where everyone gets a bit too into the whole vegan diet thing, a place which does proper breakfasts is a lifesaver. In bacon we trust. As with every week, there was...
by Alpesh Mapara | Aug 22, 2016 | Internships, Travel
Alpesh Mapara recently graduated with an economics degree from the University of Durham in the UK. He spent a month interning with a startup in Bali. “I worked on three main projects with a startup during my time in Bali for a British-run price comparison website. My...
by Tim Doughty | Aug 22, 2016 | Internships
Tim Doughty is a recent graduate in finance from the University of Nottingham in the UK. He spent one-month interning for a San Francisco-based finance startup – while in Bali. I interned with a San-Francisco-based finance startup through Start Me Up. There are two...
by Nadhila Wardhana | Aug 16, 2016 | Internships
Suits, cubicles, and straight-faces are things that I’ve learned to get accustomed to. During previous internships, I’ve fixed up and looked sharp to sit at one desk to do that one task. When I got to Bali, little did I know that work would consist of people...
by Ollie Rodney | Aug 15, 2016 | Gap year
My fourth week interning in Bali has passed at lightning speed. As always I’ve met all sorts of interesting people, made some great contacts in all types of industries, achieved some amazing things and had a fantastic time while doing it. Within weeks of arriving, I...
by Clare Harrison | Aug 8, 2016 | Internships
1.Fewer distractions It’s not always easy to get the time and space to get projects off the ground in the early stages because there may be too many distractions. Going away is a great way to get more things done, especially if you don’t have to do two jobs to pay...
by Ollie Rodney | Aug 8, 2016 | Internships
Interning in the tropics doesn’t mean that Sundays were always free. I was a busy day working on my idea which was nicely taking shape. Having finished mapping the features out and re-assessing the idea, it was time I finished the prototype and got on with the...
by Ollie Rodney | Jul 29, 2016 | Internships
In my first week interning in paradise, I joked that my job title during my internship was Chief Legal Officer and Chief Operations Officer. Now I’m adding Chief Marketing Officer and In-house videographer to the list. The last week saw me continue with the marketing...
by Ollie Rodney | Jul 20, 2016 | Internships
I’ve just finished my first week in Bali, where I’m based for the next two months interning with a startup and getting mentoring to work on my own startup idea, but more about that later. The single most eye-opening part of being at Hubud, the coworking...
by Rob Hoefnagel | Jun 27, 2016 | Internships, Travel
When many people think of Bali, they think of beaches, surfing and yoga. But there’s more to it than that. Bali is also home to a growing startup scene, which is why I decided to intern there to earn credits for my undergraduate degree course in The Netherlands. I’ve...
by Clare Harrison | May 31, 2016 | Travel
There’s a lot to think about when you’re preparing to go abroad for the first time. We want to help you make this as easy as possible, so we’ve created this helpful checklist of things to think about before you fly. There are a few things to sort out...
by Jaime van der Peijl | May 23, 2016 | Gap year
“Malia Obama’s ‘Gap Year’ Is Part of a Growing (and Expensive) Trend,” said Mike Mcphate of the New York Times, after it was announced that Malia Obama, daughter of Michelle and Barack, was having a gap year before she went to Harvard. Some newspapers cited costs in...
by Clare Harrison | May 17, 2016 | Internships, Travel
Sometimes the prospect of interning over your summer is less than appealing. You’ve slaved all year during your studies. So the idea of spending your summer slaving away a bit more in a windowless office is about as enticing as being forced to sit through an entire...
by Jaime van der Peijl | Apr 9, 2016 | Internships
When I was younger I assumed that business founders or entrepreneurs wore suits and had lots of money but no time. But here amongst the entrepreneurial community in Bali, where I’ve been for the past year or so, zero entrepreneurs wear suits (and most don’t even wear...
by Jaime van der Peijl | Mar 29, 2016 | Internships
There’s often a lot to think about when you go abroad for a long time. And it can be easy to get carried away with organizing leaving parties and buying new outfits when you should be arranging things like insurance or study financing. Here are a few things you should...
by Jaime van der Peijl | Mar 23, 2016 | Internships
There are many reasons why interning abroad is a great idea: the chance to discover a new culture, try a new cuisine (and maybe get a tan). And with flight tickets getting cheaper and staying connected easier than ever with Skype, Snapchat and Whatsapp, there’s...
by Jaime van der Peijl | Mar 5, 2016 | Internships
Last year I spent six months doing an education startup internship abroad. Here are a few things I learned: New startup hubs are emerging – in unusual places Yes, many of the famous startups emerge from Silicon Valley. But increasingly, as communications...
