Construction and Renovation Internship in Nepal

I joined a construction project in the Rolpa district of Nepal, where I was tasked with designing a set of plans for an educational building. This experience was incredibly enriching, both personally and professionally: I gained new technical knowledge, improved my confidence in specific areas, and became much more comfortable speaking English. I would absolutely recommend this kind of internship — it’s a unique opportunity that everyone should experience at least once! You meet amazing people, and the local teams are extremely welcoming and do everything they can to make you feel at home. The local NGO was outstanding, and the Freepackers team was always responsive and helpful whenever I had questions.

I was tasked with designing schools in remote areas of Nepal, where there was a critical need for educational infrastructure due to lack of facilities and earthquake risks. I also helped with fundraising to support the construction and operation of these schools. It was a complete immersion—I spent 2.5 months as the only foreigner. I was warmly welcomed by a wonderful host family, which helped me learn the local language and deeply experience Nepalese culture. The experience taught me humility and gave me a better understanding of how societies work in other countries. The team was amazing, balancing professionalism with a family-like spirit. Facilities were great, meals were good, and life in Nepal is affordable—ideal for smaller budgets. The country is beautiful and this immersive experience also allowed for enriching sightseeing. Real Step quickly found me an internship (within days), and I appreciated their all-inclusive format, which made planning easy and allowed me to fully focus on the experience.

On-site, I had the opportunity to work on the design of two buildings: a computer lab and a community center. Besides the design part, I also supervised construction work at a monastery. This internship allowed me to see the direct impact of construction on local communities and actively contribute to useful, sustainable projects. This internship brought me a lot, both professionally and personally. I improved my English through daily interactions with the local team and other volunteers. On the technical side, I discovered new construction methods adapted to the resources and constraints of a developing country. I would also definitely recommend Real Step! The team supported me at every stage, from administrative steps to quickly and precisely answering my questions. Their guidance allowed me to leave with peace of mind and fully focus on my internship.

My role was the creation of plans for a boarding school and a teaching building. I was able to develop more open-mindedness, communication in English and Nepalese, meeting wonderful people, discovering a culture and a way of working different from France. It was the best experience of my life. The NGO and all the people working there were attentive. They allowed us to combine work with exploring the country, a freedom that not all organizations offer. Besides the projects we worked on, I will especially remember the people I worked with and interacted with.

I was in charge of designing and modeling a school building located in the Rolpa district of Nepal. This project allowed me to improve my English and broaden my knowledge by discovering new construction methods. I highly recommend this assignment; it was a very enjoyable one that allowed me to meet wonderful people and achieve something important to improve the quality of education for Rolpa's children. I recommend RealStep. I was very well guided toward the project that best met my expectations, and I received excellent support throughout the entire project.

During my internship, I was able to carry out various tasks: Creating 2D and 3D plans for future construction projects. Preparing financing applications to present the various projects and obtain the necessary funding for their completion. Visiting construction sites in progress and inspecting existing structures. It was the most enriching experience of my life. Professionally, I was able to discover a new industry and new software. I traveled all over the country, meeting people with radically different lifestyles and always greeted with a warm welcome.

On-site, I was responsible for supervising the construction site and designing 2D and 3D plans for school buildings for schools in need. This mission required me to pay close attention to detail to create structures adapted to the specific needs of the schools in question, while ensuring efficient management of available resources. This internship provided me with a plethora of valuable lessons. First, I developed solid project management skills, particularly in team coordination and supervision. This experience enabled me to appreciate the significance of effective communication and collaboration in a professional setting.