U protekla dva tjedna ugostili smo dvije učenice iz Njemačke, Ivanu i Charlotte, koje su kod nas odradile stručnu praksu. Tijekom boravka u Školi Žiger imale su priliku upoznati se s radom škole stranih jezika, sudjelovati u raznim poslovnim, administrativnim i marketinškim zadacima te steći nova znanja i vještine. U nastavku možete pročitati njihov osvrt!
Hello guys! We are Ivana and Charlotte and we are two students from Germany who had the chance to do a two-week internship in Croatia at Škola Žiger.
We already did a lot of internships in Germany before, but no one was like the one at the language school. We had the chance to get to know an international company and to see the structure, rules as well as the working habits. This gave us a new perspective over the economy and its strengthens. During this time, we learned a lot!
And today we want to share this extraordinary experience with you! We want to talk about what we learned during our internship and how the experience helped us to grow. To conclude, we will share our personal impression about the language school and our highlights there.
Having a language school is not just about preparing language lessons, there is much more to it.
One of our main jobs was to do a SWOT analysis, where we looked at the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the school. This task helped us to understand how businesses analyze their situation to improve and make better decisions. We were able to apply critical thinking and learn how to spot areas for improvement in a business.
Another part of our work involved creating posts for the school’s social media. This was an exciting task because it taught us how to write content that would catch people’s attention and make them interested in the school’s services. It was interesting to learn how social media can help promote the school and connect with new students. We also learned how to target posts based on the audience, using language and visuals that would appeal to them. Social media is such an important part of any business today, and this experience gave us a deeper understanding of how to use it effectively.
A big part of our work was also making invoices and quotes for students and clients. We helped with payment plans, making sure everything was clear and organized. This gave us a good understanding of how financial management works in a business and how important it is to keep everything well documented. Learning about billing, payment schedules, and the details of running a business made us realize how much work goes into keeping a company running smoothly.
Another important task we worked on was creating offers for language courses. This meant understanding what courses were needed, customizing offers for different students, and making sure the information was clear and correct. We learned a lot about how to offer services in a way that makes them attractive and easy to understand. It was fun to think about what would appeal most to potential students and how to present these offers in a professional way. It taught us how important it is to know your market and always provide value to your clients.
This internship helped us to grow in many ways, both professionally and personally. We were able to use the knowledge we had from school in a real-world setting and learn new skills. We worked on time management, balancing many tasks like office work, social media, and communication with students. This taught us how to be organized and stay on top of everything we needed to do. It was a challenge, but it helped us to become more efficient and focused, skills that are essential in any career.
We learned how to communicate better and how different teams, like teaching, marketing, and administration, all work together to make the school successful. The ability to collaborate with others, share ideas, and solve problems together is a key skill in the workplace. We also had the chance to learn from people who were experts in their fields, which helped us to develop our own professional skills.
One of the best things about our internship at Škola Žiger was the friendly and welcoming environment. The team at the school was very supportive, always ready to help and share their knowledge with us. It was exciting to work in a multicultural environment, meeting people from all over the world. The diversity of students and staff made the experience even more enriching. Seeing how language learning brings people together was inspiring.
One of our favorite parts of the internship was creating social media posts to promote the school’s language courses.
Another highlight was meeting students who were passionate about learning. Whether they were studying Croatian, English, or another language, their enthusiasm for learning motivated us. It reminded us of how important language is in connecting people and cultures. We were able to talk with students from different backgrounds and hear about their journeys in language learning, which was both inspiring and eye-opening.
Our internship at Language Škola Žiger was an amazing and valuable experience. We learned many new skills in areas like administration, marketing, and finance, all while contributing to a school that helps people connect through language. The experience helped us grow as both a professional and an individual, and we feel more confident as we move forward in our career. We will always remember our time at the school and the lessons we learned there. This internship has been a key step in our personal and professional development, and we are grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of the team.
Our favourite snacks! :)
See you soon!
Charlotte and Ivana from Germany
