“My PREMIUM experience was more about gaining exposure to new areas in teamwork. First of all, the project I chose was about onboarding, a topic I have never before encountered. Our main objectives were to ensure that new employees became knowledgeable, independent colleagues quickly, and that new employees feel the moral connection within the company. Ultimately, we devised a plan with which aixigo would achieve these objectives, and we can proudly say that one of our team mates is now actually working at aixigo to implement our solution!  Additionally, my team mates were from various study programs, providing us all with completely different styles of thinking and working. Lastly, the programme exposed me to a largely female-dominated team, which I never encountered before in my bachelor’s program, which was largely male dominated. These new insights and exposures were the foundation of my development throughout the programme.”

“Coming from a Sociology Bachelor I wanted to shift my focus to the intersection of society and technology in this fast-evolving world. Working with Cisco gave me the practical aspect of my goal, since our challenge was to uncover the upcoming technologies that this big tech company needs to invest in and help Cisco’s IT experts make a plan on how to be prepared for these technologies. These tools that we presented to the company helped them evolve, but they also helped me evolve. I learned all there is to know about how the company works in such projects. My teammates helped me grow so much just by providing their expertise on the project. I learned through the people involved how to be a better teammate and professional, and the insightful coaching and mentoring sessions PREMIUM offers added a deeply personal lens to it all, as if my growth was being observed under a microscope, allowing me to notice and nurture every small step of my development. This made every moment of the program truly meaningful.”

“PREMIUM turned out to be everything I had hoped for and even more rewarding. Together with my teammates, I worked on a project aimed at improving sustainability practices in the operating room at MUMC+, focusing specifically on replacing disposable surgical gowns with reusable ones. From the very beginning, we realised how complex this challenge would be. It required us to evaluate environmental impact, cost-effectiveness, safety standards, and logistics, while also engaging with a wide range of healthcare professionals and decision-makers. Despite the complexity of the task, the experience never felt like a burden. The project itself was genuinely fascinating, and the supportive, energetic dynamic within our team made every meeting and milestone into something enjoyable and motivating. By the end, I felt proud not only of the tangible impact of our work but also of the collaborative spirit that made it possible.”

“Your personal development experiences a spurt during your coaching sessions, both individually, and definitely the team coaching sessions. These are the moments to be honest to yourself and your teammates, which will enlighten your own life, improve team cohesion, or both! “

“The coaching sessions offered me a profound insight into both myself and the dynamics of my teammates. They encouraged me to turn my focus inward, allowing me to assess and enhance my performance in real time, which was a significant benefit of the program. My primary personal goal was to explore and develop my leadership skills, and I genuinely believe that our success was strengthened as a result of these sessions.”

“Having a personal coach was truly the cherry on top of the PREMIUM experience. The program gave me real-world exposure through our project work and valuable insights into professional development through the workshops, and the addition of a dedicated coach made it even more impactful. She supported me in addressing personal challenges, guided our team through dynamics and goal-setting, and offered thoughtful advice tailored to my needs. Her dedication was remarkable, and I still apply many of the strategies and perspectives she shared with me.”