Internships Abroad

The program is well structured, with tremendous support from the Go-Elective team, especially since this is my first time visiting Africa. I found the Global Health seminars really insightful, and they complemented my hospital rotations really well. I got to learn more about the local healthcare system, common diseases in the region, and some of the social and cultural factors that influence healthcare. I also really enjoyed the suturing classes with Dr. Walid. It was great to learn and practice different suturing techniques, and he was really patient with us. I also liked that the program offers opportunities to learn outside the hospital. Overall it's been a really fulfilling experience

Spending 10 weeks in Kosovo was an amazing experience. From learning bits of the language and the deep history and culture, exploring the city, its cafes and restaurants, to hiking and travelling to nearby countries on weekends ( Montenegro, Albania, North Macedonia, Turkey and Greece), my time spent there gave me a summer to remember. Isla Internships Abroad made me feel incredibly safe and supported while interning abroad. I enjoyed my placement working in women’s rights, empowerment and policy advancement. I enjoyed meeting many other Isla interns and spending time with them while in Kosovo. I’m so grateful to Isla Internships Abroad for helping me experience such an amazing summer!

I came into this internship hoping to gain experience that would help me in my career, to travel and learn about a new culture, and to make valuable friendships and memories. My summer in Kosovo with Isla and The Ideas Partnership checked all of these boxes as well as opening up opportunities, relationships and experiences I couldn't have imagined myself having. Through the university course Isla hooked me up with, I met an ethnographer who invited me on a trip across the countryside to film for her tv show. Isla's Albanian language classes allowed me to connect with the staff and children at my work despite a language barrier. I gained knowledge of how an NGO runs and the important methodologies behind ethically serving and working with a community. I enjoyed my work and my time abroad so much that I continue to work as an international remote intern at my org The Ideas Partnership where I'm now creating a pen pal project to connect American kids and Kosovan kids. I got everything I wanted and so much more!

I arrived in Barcelona with a heavy heart, coming from a country going through one of its toughest times. I carried more than a suitcase with me; I carried the weight of everything happening back home. I never expected that a few weeks abroad would change the way I see the world. My mornings began with pink skies painting the city from my balcony, followed by coffee with the Sagrada Família in sight. The metro rides to work became my anchor, a moment of pause amid the chaos, with music in my ears and a thousand running thoughts in my head. Days were spent learning, growing and finding my place in an engineering office, while evenings meant running through Barcelona's beautiful streets, discovering new corners of the city and sharing moments with people who slowly became part of my story. Somewhere between the architecture, the people, the sunrises and these seemingly ordinary moments, I found myself appreciating life differently. Barcelona reminded me that even during difficult times, there is still so much beauty to discover.

Hi! I've know a lot of programs and this one is the best one for sure! They always ready to assist, help and answer all your questions! I was very surprised to find such a company! I cooperate with them for almost 3 months and I like it a lot!

Had a great time with Beyond Academy in Tokyo. Every week they'd have events were you could meet the coordinators and other interns. I got set up with my own room in share house with a very good location. Definitely met a lot of nice people and had a bunch of cool experiences. I would recommended Beyond if you're looking to go to Tokyo!

My four weeks with CFHI's Virtual Global & Public Health Internship in Uganda were a rewarding experience of learning, reflection, and unlearning. As a Ugandan medical student training in Rwanda, the program offered a valuable opportunity to understand my home country's healthcare system beyond its challenges, particularly the innovative, locally driven solutions being implemented to address them. What made the experience exceptional was Dr. Anguyo's ability to connect global health concepts with practical insights from his fieldwork. Through engaging sessions and real-world examples in maternal health, adolescent HIV care, and noncommunicable diseases, I gained a deeper appreciation of how social and economic realities influence healthcare access and outcomes. The experience strengthened my interest in implementation science and inspired me to explore gender and rural-urban disparities in noncommunicable disease prevention and care through an opinion piece. Although virtual, the learning was so engaging that I visited some of the work being done on the ground during a weekend. My greatest takeaway was that meaningful improvements in healthcare do not always require new interventions. Often, they begin with recognizing, adapting, and sustaining solutions that already work within communities. I am sincerely grateful to Dr. Anguyo and the CFHI team for an enriching experience that has shaped how I think about medicine, research, and health systems strengthening. I would wholeheartedly recommend this program to students and professionals interested in global health and equitable healthcare delivery.

I chose surgery as one of my rotations because I wanted to see more procedures and learn how things worked in the operating theatre. Surprisingly, I also ended up really enjoying the outpatient clinics. I got to see patients coming in for follow-up appointments, doctors reviewing their progress, and how important it was to explain treatment plans properly. It wasn't the most exciting part of the hospital, but I actually learnt a lot from it. It made me realise that being a good doctor isn't just about treating patients, but also making sure they understand their care. I'm glad I got to experience that side of medicine too. I also loved Mombasa, especially the safari!

I did an Intership in a non-profit at Sapphire Employability and Wellbeing. I met the COO Nancy and the CEO Jasmine, two very inspiring women, with a lot of passion for what they are doing and a willingness to make the World a better place. I learned a lot, they let me manage a lot of task during the Internship since they trusted me. As far as experience with Absolute, Cortney and Emma, were wonderful, they mede us feel more as friends than work. They were there for us for every little problems.

Having the opportunity to study abroad and intern in Barcelona, Spain was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. It was my first time ever traveling outside of the United States, making the experience even more special and unforgettable. Moving to a new country, and immersing myself in a different culture pushed me outside my comfort zone and helped me grow in ways I never expected. During my internship with Plateselector in Barcelona, I gained hands-on experience in content creation, social media, photography, and video production. Now a year later, I can say this ultimately made my decision in a career path that best suited me. Social media is now something I see myself perusing now and in future years. Alongside the professional experience, I learned independence, adaptability, and confidence while exploring a new part of the world. From meeting new people to experiencing everyday life in Barcelona, every moment taught me something new. This program not only brings you closer to people from your school you’ve never crossed paths with but it builds a sense of community. I would highly recommend this program to anyone looking to combine professional growth with an unforgettable cultural experience. As my friends and I a year later still quote and mention experiences from our abroad trip.

What I thought was going to be a visit to a country I had never been and never knew I would go back to became a place I would go back to in a second. Our tour guide, Gia, made the entire trip. I did the Educational Crossroads in Spain study abroad. We visit schools in Barcelona, Valencia, Malaga and Marbella. This experience was nothing short of amazing. The housing was absolutely perfect, the food was incredible, and aside from the schools the experiences we had were amazing. This is a trip I will never stop talking about and I would absolutely do another with Absolute Internship because they did such an amazing job coordinating the entire trip.

I am so grateful to have gone to Spain with Isla last summer. Malaga is a beautiful and fun city where I made many international friends and got to experience the amazing Spanish culture. My internship wasn’t exactly what I was expecting, but Isla worked with me to set up new opportunities to ensure I was getting a lot out of my experience. I met so many wonderful people on my trip and had so much fun.

This program was amazing, at least for me. You can travel abroad and interact with different cultures that you are unfamiliar with. My time in Japan was super fun and busy at the same time. Because even though I have 2 months of this internship, I still feel like that won't be enough because there are so many activities that you want to explore and try for the first time here. As for the internship, I got out of my bubble because I was working with a startup company that pushed my skills in engineering further, and their office is one of Tokyo's biggest incubator centers! I never knew it was a place before working here. I have met and talked to many different people from various countries. Q: What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it? A: The most nerve-racking moment is usually how I communicate with the Japanese people. Even with ChatGPT/Gemini Live translation or Google Translate, it still takes a lot of efforts to communicate with each other for both me and them. However, if me and them are patient and respectful enough with each other, that usually can be solved easily! Pros - Food - New friends - Places/View What other participants should know - Not as cheap as you actually thought (For - some services) - Confusing for the first few days (language, transportation)

I’m currently in the final two weeks of my program, and it’s been a really positive experience so far. Moving to another country and starting a new program can be a little overwhelming at first, but the Sekaia team did a great job coordinating everything and making the process much smoother. Of course, there were a few small hiccups along the way, which is probably unavoidable in any international program. What impressed me most was how professionally the team handled them. Whenever something came up, they were quick to respond, kept everyone informed, and worked hard to make sure things were resolved as smoothly as possible. Living in Tokyo has also been an incredible experience. Outside of work, I’ve had plenty of opportunities to explore different parts of the city, try new food, visit attractions, and experience everyday life in Japan. One of my favorite parts has been using weekends to travel outside Tokyo and see other areas of the country, which has made the experience even more memorable. The Sekaia staff has always been friendly, approachable, and genuinely willing to help whenever needed. It never felt like we were left on our own, and knowing there was a reliable support system made a big difference. While I still have a couple of weeks left, I’m very happy with my experience so far and would definitely recommend the program to anyone interested in spending time in Japan while gaining valuable international

Living in London was one of the most transformative experiences of my life. For two months, I immersed myself in a world of history, music, friendship, and entrepreneurship, creating memories that would stay with me forever. I spent my days exploring London's incredible museums and historic landmarks, and my nights discovering its vibrant nightlife with friends. One of the most unforgettable experiences was performing piano concerts at the top of The Shard every weekend for two months. Looking out over the London skyline while sharing my music with others was an extraordinary experience that combined my passion for music with the excitement of living in one of the world's greatest cities. I also had the opportunity to visit Stonehenge, standing among thousands of years of history and experiencing something I had previously only imagined. At the same time, I was building my own e-commerce business, digitally selling my inventions for the first time. While exploring a new country and experiencing incredible opportunities, I was also learning how to turn my ideas into products and share them with the world. Looking back, what made this experience so special was the combination of everything happening at once. I was discovering new cultures, meeting incredible people, performing music, exploring history, and building a business of my own. London changed the way I saw life. It showed me that I could pursue my creativity, build something meaningful, and experience the world beyond what I had ever imagined. Those two months gave me confidence, independence, and a renewed sense of possibility. It was a chapter filled with adventure, personal growth, and unforgettable experiences that helped shape the person I am today.

If you had told me that six weeks in Lisbon, Portugal, would change the trajectory of my life, I never would have imagined just how true that would become. I went into my summer with Absolute Internship hoping to gain international work experience, explore a new country, and make unforgettable memories. What I didn’t realize was that I was about to have one of the most influential experiences of my entire college career, one that would shape not only who I am as a person, but also the opportunities waiting for me after graduation. As I entered my senior year of college and began interviewing for full-time positions, I quickly realized just how valuable my experience abroad had become. In nearly every interview, I found myself talking about my internship in Lisbon. Having real-world, 9-to-5 professional experience in another country gave me something that couldn’t be taught in a classroom. It challenged me to adapt, communicate across cultures, navigate unfamiliar situations, and approach the professional world with an entirely new perspective. It became one of the most defining experiences on my résumé, consistently setting me apart from other candidates. I can confidently say that my experience with Absolute Internship played a major role in helping me land my DREAM JOB after graduation! But the doors this internship opened extended far beyond my career. I had the opportunity to experience Portugal alongside my best friend, and somewhere along the way, we met girls from the University of Georgia who became some of our closest friends. We spent our weeks learning what it meant to work and live in another country, and our weekends exploring new places, immersing ourselves in different cultures, and making memories that I know we’ll talk about for the rest of our lives. I returned home with so much more than international work experience. I came back more independent, more confident, more adaptable, and with a completely different perspective on what I wanted my future to look like. Experiencing a different work culture opened my eyes to opportunities I hadn’t previously considered and helped me approach my post-graduation decisions with greater clarity and confidence. Looking back, I genuinely believe choosing to participate in Absolute Internship was one of the most impactful decisions I made before my senior year of college. It gave me a competitive advantage professionally, lifelong friendships personally, and a new understanding of just how many possibilities exist beyond the world I had always known. If you’re considering an international internship, my biggest piece of advice is to GO. Whether you dream of working abroad, landing your ideal job back home, or simply becoming a more confident and well-rounded version of yourself, this experience has the potential to take you places you never imagined. I thought I was going to Lisbon to build my résumé. Instead, I built a future I couldn’t have imagined before I left. Absolute Internship didn’t just open doors for me. It gave me the confidence to walk through them.

If you had told me that six weeks in Lisbon, Portugal, would change the trajectory of my life, I never would have imagined just how true that would become. I went into my summer with Absolute Internship hoping to gain international work experience, explore a new country, and make unforgettable memories. What I didn’t realize was that I was about to have one of the most influential experiences of my entire college career, one that would shape not only who I am as a person, but also the opportunities waiting for me after graduation. As I entered my senior year of college and began interviewing for full-time positions, I quickly realized just how valuable my experience abroad had become. In nearly every interview, I found myself talking about my internship in Lisbon. Having real-world, 9-to-5 professional experience in another country gave me something that couldn’t be taught in a classroom. It challenged me to adapt, communicate across cultures, navigate unfamiliar situations, and approach the professional world with an entirely new perspective. It became one of the most defining experiences on my résumé, consistently setting me apart from other candidates. I can confidently say that my experience with Absolute Internship played a major role in helping me land my DREAM JOB after graduation! But the doors this internship opened extended far beyond my career. I had the opportunity to experience Portugal alongside my best friend, and somewhere along the way, we met girls from the University of Georgia who became some of our closest friends. We spent our weeks learning what it meant to work and live in another country, and our weekends exploring new places, immersing ourselves in different cultures, and making memories that I know we’ll talk about for the rest of our lives. I returned home with so much more than international work experience. I came back more independent, more confident, more adaptable, and with a completely different perspective on what I wanted my future to look like. Experiencing a different work culture opened my eyes to opportunities I hadn’t previously considered and helped me approach my post-graduation decisions with greater clarity and confidence. Looking back, I genuinely believe choosing to participate in Absolute Internship was one of the most impactful decisions I made before my senior year of college. It gave me a competitive advantage professionally, lifelong friendships personally, and a new understanding of just how many possibilities exist beyond the world I had always known. If you’re considering an international internship, my biggest piece of advice is to GO. Whether you dream of working abroad, landing your ideal job back home, or simply becoming a more confident and well-rounded version of yourself, this experience has the potential to take you places you never imagined. I thought I was going to Lisbon to build my résumé. Instead, I built a future I couldn’t have imagined before I left. Absolute Internship didn’t just open doors for me. It gave me the confidence to walk through them.

If you had told me that six weeks in Lisbon, Portugal, would change the trajectory of my life, I never would have imagined just how true that would become. I went into my summer with Absolute Internship hoping to gain international work experience, explore a new country, and make unforgettable memories. What I didn’t realize was that I was about to have one of the most influential experiences of my entire college career, one that would shape not only who I am as a person, but also the opportunities waiting for me after graduation. As I entered my senior year of college and began interviewing for full-time positions, I quickly realized just how valuable my experience abroad had become. In nearly every interview, I found myself talking about my internship in Lisbon. Having real-world, 9-to-5 professional experience in another country gave me something that couldn’t be taught in a classroom. It challenged me to adapt, communicate across cultures, navigate unfamiliar situations, and approach the professional world with an entirely new perspective. It became one of the most defining experiences on my résumé, consistently setting me apart from other candidates. I can confidently say that my experience with Absolute Internship played a major role in helping me land my DREAM JOB after graduation! But the doors this internship opened extended far beyond my career. I had the opportunity to experience Portugal alongside my best friend, and somewhere along the way, we met girls from the University of Georgia who became some of our closest friends. We spent our weeks learning what it meant to work and live in another country, and our weekends exploring new places, immersing ourselves in different cultures, and making memories that I know we’ll talk about for the rest of our lives. I returned home with so much more than international work experience. I came back more independent, more confident, more adaptable, and with a completely different perspective on what I wanted my future to look like. Experiencing a different work culture opened my eyes to opportunities I hadn’t previously considered and helped me approach my post-graduation decisions with greater clarity and confidence. Looking back, I genuinely believe choosing to participate in Absolute Internship was one of the most impactful decisions I made before my senior year of college. It gave me a competitive advantage professionally, lifelong friendships personally, and a new understanding of just how many possibilities exist beyond the world I had always known. If you’re considering an international internship, my biggest piece of advice is to GO. Whether you dream of working abroad, landing your ideal job back home, or simply becoming a more confident and well-rounded version of yourself, this experience has the potential to take you places you never imagined. I thought I was going to Lisbon to build my résumé. Instead, I built a future I couldn’t have imagined before I left. Absolute Internship didn’t just open doors for me. It gave me the confidence to walk through them.

I enjoyed working in collaboration with ISLA this past summer and my subsequent internship with PROAMB in Malaga. The ISLA staff is very supportive and attentive to your needs, and Malaga is a vibrant young city with lots to offer! PROAMB was a small sustainability consultancy, whose campaugn this summer requirede the work of myself and a team to travel to towns all over the province of Malaga and work with local communities (stakeholders, businesses, local governements, etc.) to improve their circular economies. The team was truly accommodating, and my housing was in the university neighborhood filled with bars and restaurants. Overall, a very positive experience.

Thanks to AI, I got an internship at a Singaporean company. They were super nice and flew me to the Philippines and Malaysia, so I got to see firsthand how business works across Southeast Asia. I learned a lot, worked with people from different cultures and backgrounds, and made good connections that I still keep today. It was a great experience, and I would happily do it all again tomorrow.