Sage Corps: Intern Abroad with a Startup

This was my second time interning with Sage Corps! My first was in Sydney, Australia, and my most recent was in Amsterdam during the Summer of 2025. The fact that I chose to do the program twice should say everything about how much I value this experience. Sage Corps offers a rare mix of professional growth, real-world startup work, and cultural immersion. Whether it’s the amazing networking opportunities, the practical skills you build through your internship, or the lifelong friendships you make with other fellows, the program is truly one of a kind. I also loved being able to explore incredible cities while learning how to adapt and work in global environments. Sage Corps gave me both personal and professional confidence, and I recommend it to anyone looking for a transformative experience that goes beyond a typical internship.

During my time in Madrid, Spain I was a data analysis intern working on data cleaning and organization as well as creation of infographics and transferring data from different CRM's. At the end of the program I truly came away with an abundance of experiences and skills and grew on knowledge and skills I previously had so immensely. Every day was filled with work and excitement and energy and things to do. I truly loved and enjoyed the hustle and the everyday movement of activities and engaging and getting to know others in my cohort.

Sage Corps is the epitome of Real. World. experience, combining career growth with cultural immersion. My two months in Lisbon as a UI/UX intern let me contribute to a startup, explore Portugal, and build lasting connections. I couldn’t recommend it more!