Intern in Paradise | Julie van der Meer Mohr - Meet and Funky

Intern in Paradise | Julie van der Meer Mohr

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Julie is responsible for operational training of Bali; an agency with a unique approach, placing students and people-oriented growth in exciting courses while meeting the requirements of the university.

What is your background?

I was born and raised in Holland. My father Indonesian roots so I'm always attracted to this country. After a few holidays here and spend several months volunteering with street children in Lombok, I finished my PhD Degree intern with us Sjaki Tari Foundation from 2009 to 2011. My research was on mentally disabled children and knowledge and attitudes towards these disabilities in local communities. The results of this research created information programs currently used by hospitals, teachers and parents. The next two years, I was responsible for operational Bali Eco Cycling Tours and responsible for customer relations, personnel management, planning, marketing and public relations.

You have such a diverse experience. When did you come to Bali internships?

I joined Theo Burggraaff, the founder of our organization, in September 2013. My background, it is easy for me to tell our customers that ask to intern in many areas and mediate for our clients in different aspects of their experience here in Bali. My personal mission with Bali courses is to create a better understanding between the West and Indonesia. By bringing young people knowledgeable here to Bali, both parties can benefit.

What is your role as COO?

I find appropriate placement for students and help them in their time here. I am the contact person manager, mediator and account for and between local businesses, students and universities. We also organize the practical side such as lifestyles, transportation and other needs, the student may need.

What are the most popular courses

There are three main areas of training :?

Health and Social Services - Students in these positions have already interned in their home countries and are expanding their academic experience in areas such as nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social and paramedics working in hospitals and local foundations for the experience on site.

Hospitality - These courses are in hotels, restaurants, bars and other public places. We receive many requests for these items around the world. The positions involve the maintenance of facilities, management of food and beverage, direct operations and customer service.

Business - The companies involved range from surf companies to property rentals and sales for import / export and fashion. Bali is experiencing strong economic growth and we see new companies developing each year.

Which areas of expertise are most needed trainees?

Marketing and sales, especially when it is a company established for the international market.

What is the application process and the costs involved and the criteria?

Interested parties can apply online on our website or on our   page. Applications can also be made directly by the university a student attends. It is free to apply and pass interviews. We charge only after the contract with the host society is affected. The criteria vary by occupation. For example nursing applicants are placed in April and November of each year. We consider all professionals for placement in volunteer placements. Students must adhere to standards that require their respective universities and the host institution. I love traveling around Bali and I am always looking for new placements for my students. I am always available for personal conversations with students or professionals interested in connecting with appropriate companies. Skype is a great tool that we use for personal communication between candidates and potential businesses.

Which Bali Internship Services offers its trainees?

Our basic package includes the placement and orientation continues throughout their student experience. We sponsorship letter for their visa. We organize airport transfer, as well as accommodation, transport, telephones and most of all the necessary aspects of expatriate life here in Bali. I'm here to counsel and liaison whenever necessary, especially in situations that may arise between the student and the sponsoring company or problems they may have to adjust to their new environment. Many countries such as the Netherlands help students with agency fees and the cost of living while doing an internship abroad, and students can save money by coming here!

What are the biggest challenges for the new interns?

This is not a big city or Jakarta. It is Bali and things are done differently. Ceremonies and traditional culture will many times take precedence over work schedules. Companies here are still learning exactly what the courses are. Interns work on issues and reports for college credit.

Do you have any special internal experiences to share?

We had a physiotherapist came here to intern with the disabled. He was shocked and describes some of their beliefs and attitudes based on culture to a disability as "incredible". He came to me quite as distressed by some of the methods used, which contradicted his training in the West as a physiotherapist. We had a discussion about everything and he returned to work with more patience and understanding. He acquired a propensity to share his knowledge in a manner acceptable to all parties concerned. It is a year later and he's back here volunteering while his wife is interned here as a nurse.

How do internships in Bali help students become better professionals and trainees how business impact by

an internship abroad, especially in a place like Bali ?; rich in culture and diversity, growing economy, will expand his vision of life and teach the trainees to cope with more complex, complex issues while acquiring knowledge. Professionalism is bound experience. Patience is soon learned. Students learn their profession in a vacation destination while working, so they are not just tourists. On their days off, they are in paradise. Companies benefit, new ideas and fresh ideas while learning ways to cope with the growth in working with a younger mindset, further west. Students share their knowledge of global trends and marketing. Both parties benefit and learn different ways of doing the same thing on the other. It's a win-win situation for all parties concerned

To contact Julie, please email Julie@internshipbali.com

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