By Rafael Seiji Matsumura de Oliveira | August 20, 2020
I wanted to wait until the end of my internship to finally share what I have learned and what I feel were the most important aspects of my time at Spoten. Even though the internship ended last Friday, the 14th, I had to think a little bit of how much I grew in these past…
By Rafael Seiji Matsumura de Oliveira | August 4, 2020
A lot has changed since the first weeks of my internship, as we can all expect from working in a startup that is in its launch phase. In the beginning, I stayed focused on creating digital content and visuals, at the same time that I was responsible for developing product design for our subscription box…
By Rafael Seiji Matsumura de Oliveira | July 19, 2020
With measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, many university students currently have their work routines modified, starting to intern remotely. The biggest misconception of remote work is that, without the need to take transportation to work, there would be enough time left for all demands and tasks to be accomplished. However, for those who…
By Rafael Seiji Matsumura de Oliveira | July 8, 2020
There are some lessons we all need to learn before jumping into seeing ourselves as part of a profit-driven business, and before profit-makers, we are all life-changers.
By Rafael Seiji Matsumura de Oliveira | August 5, 2019
An internship is the first formal contact with the professional world for many students and a moment of transition between college and the “real” world—in which a badly positioned comma alters everything in an income statement. In this phase, it is essential for the college student to live it fully and openly, enjoying every moment…
By Rafael Seiji Matsumura de Oliveira | July 16, 2019
Taking an internship is the rite of passage for all undergraduate students into the professional world. It’s the moment when we can supplement and put our studies into practice, learn new techniques, build our networks, and earn valuable insights from renowned professionals. Having a good performance as a trainee can help you be successful, at…
By Rafael Seiji Matsumura de Oliveira | June 23, 2019
A part of the unfortunate events that happen in the workplace cannot be treated as simple avoidable episodes as most “undesirable surprises.” A few weeks ago, while the heads of administration and other members of the coordination were out for meetings, a thief got into one of our classrooms and stole most of the students’…
By Rafael Seiji Matsumura de Oliveira | June 6, 2019
Can teaching be entrepreneurial? How teaching arts to high school students has proven to be an effective way of applying marketing concepts in real-world situations.