I think the biggest takeaway from IdeaPOP! is how much I’ve grown! When identifying the social issue, I had to work closely with my team to discuss and search for answers together. That process helped us learn, grow, and face challenges as a team.

Through SEED, I had the opportunity to join a workplace experience program and took on advertising design tasks at a membership app company. The UX/UI course introduced me to the concept of Design Thinking, which was incredibly helpful during my WXP experience. I learned to approach design from the user’s perspective, and when creating promotional ads, I focused more on how to attract target users and making my designs more practical and relevant to real-world needs.

The one-month workplace experience was truly incredible, and I’m deeply grateful for such a rare and valuable opportunity. In addition to learning how to collaborate effectively with a team, I also acquired a range of practical skills. The entire journey was both fulfilling and challenging, leaving me excited about what lies ahead in my future development. I had the chance to be involved in various types of tasks, which significantly enhanced my hands-on experience. I became more proficient in using Excel to organize and analyze data, and I also learned to use Visio to create organizational charts, improving my ability to visualize information. What excited me the most was my first attempt at using VBA to write automation scripts. I helped the team build an employee cost system—an extremely practical and challenging task that taught me a lot. This experience has not only enriched my skill set but also given me a more comprehensive understanding of the workplace. I look forward to applying what I’ve learned in my future studies and career, continuing to grow and striving toward greater goals.