Starting an internship can be both exciting and challenging, especially when stepping into a professional environment for the first time. For Andrea Lalaine Cruz, an AB Communication student from the University of Santo Tomas and a Marketing Intern at YSPACES, the experience has become an opportunity to explore her creativity, apply what she has learned, and grow professionally.
Finding the Right Environment to Grow
Lalaine joined YSPACES with an interest in pursuing a future career in beauty, media, or marketing. She saw the internship as an opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience and develop skills that would help shape her career.
Her first impression of YSPACES was centered on its welcoming and positive environment. Beyond its aesthetic and calming workspace, she appreciated how the company genuinely values its employees by recognizing their efforts and celebrating their milestones.
“YSPACES has one of the healthiest work environments. Aside from the workplace being physically aesthetic and calming, they also genuinely care about their employees.”
A Workspace That Inspires Productivity
Among the different spaces at YSPACES, Lalaine’s favorite is the Executive Boardroom. With its premium atmosphere and beautiful view of BGC, the space gives her an extra boost of motivation whenever she works there.
For her, the right workspace can influence how you approach your work—and being surrounded by an inspiring environment encourages her to stay productive and work harder.
Creativity Meets Real-World Experience
As a Marketing Intern, one of the things Lalaine enjoys most is having the freedom to explore her creativity through different projects. Her role allows her to go beyond what she learns inside the classroom and experience how communication and marketing work in a real professional setting.
“It’s meaningful to me because I get to apply what I’ve learned as a Communication student while gaining real-world experience.”
Through these experiences, she is able to develop her skills while discovering more about the kind of career she wants to pursue in the future.
Learning That Goes Beyond the Workplace
For Lalaine, her time at YSPACES has also changed her perspective on what it means to work in a professional environment. She realized that work does not always have to feel stressful, especially when you are surrounded by people who are supportive and encouraging.
“Having a positive and supportive environment definitely has an impact on the way you show up to work.”
Her experience highlights how a healthy workplace can make a meaningful difference—not only in professional growth, but also in how people feel about the work they do every day.
More Than Just an Internship
For Lalaine, her journey at YSPACES is more than simply completing an internship requirement. It is an opportunity to explore her creativity, gain practical experience, build confidence, and discover new possibilities for her future career.
At YSPACES, we believe that when people are given the right environment to learn, create, and connect, they can grow into their full potential—one experience at a time.
