More Than Just Code: The Unexpected Lessons of Kacper’s Internship with Scope
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At Scope, we truly believe in the power of remote work. And that’s not only for the flexibility and work-life balance advantages it offers our team. It also creates opportunities for us to welcome international talent, including interns.
Last year, we had the pleasure of working with Kacper Florczyk, a computer engineering student from Poland. Since he was completing his degree back home, relocating to our Malta HQ wasn’t an option. But that didn’t stop us. Through remote collaboration, Kacper got to work with our world-class team, gaining hands-on experience while we had the chance to tap into his talent. Along the way, he also picked up a few unexpected lessons.
Kacper’s journey at Scope started, in fact, with a recommendation from a familiar face: “My friend Sylwia was already working for Scope, and I told her I wanted to do an internship. She said I should reach out because she started as an intern too, and now she has a job there. At first, I was a little nervous, mostly because my English is not so good, but after talking with Steph and others from the team, I felt very welcome. The fact that they let me work from Poland was also a big advantage as it meant I could pursue my studies without distraction.”
Learning the Ropes
In the first few weeks of his internship, Kacper started with smaller coding tasks. “At the beginning, I was given some basic tasks, and they were easy for me to handle. But even with simple things, sometimes the code didn’t work like I expected. Thankfully, I could always call Sylwia for help. I think this is why internships are important. You might know the basics and theory from your university studies, but working within a bigger project and using different systems takes time to get used to.”
Before joining Scope, Kacper had already worked on a back-end project using the Spring framework, which gave him a strong foundation. Over time, he applied these skills to his internship, even carrying over some of his learnings to his engineering project at university. By the end of his time at Scope, he was able to complete most of his projects independently, a huge milestone in his professional development.
Another important learning experience for Kacper came from Scope’s Monday meetings, where the team comes together to share updates and challenges. “The Monday meetings taught me a lot in ways I didn’t expect. I had to talk to the whole team and explain my progress. At first, this was very difficult, but over time, I got more comfortable. It helped my English and also showed me why communication is so important. When everyone knows what’s happening and what problems we are facing, they can help. You don’t feel alone.”
Coding + Collaboration = Confidence
Through his internship at Scope, Kacper sharpened his coding and cloud solutions skills. But perhaps the most valuable lesson wasn’t technical, it was learning how to work as part of a team. Despite being in a different country and working remotely, he found ways to collaborate, communicate, and contribute effectively.
Now that he has completed his internship and finished his studies, Kacper encourages other students to take on similar opportunities. “It is a very different experience when you work on a university project alone compared to working in the real world where other colleagues and clients are relying on you. It can feel scary at first, but my advice is to not stress too much. Things won’t always go perfectly, and that’s okay. In fact, that’s how you learn more effectively. Also, don’t be afraid to say you don’t know something. No one expects you to know everything and your team is there to help. So, ask questions, and learn from those around you.”
“Things won’t always go perfectly, and that’s okay. In fact, that’s how you learn more effectively.”
Now It’s Your Turn!
As we wish Kacper all the best in his studies and career, and look forward to future collaborations, we’re also excited to welcome new talent, no matter where you’re based.
