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I'm extremely satisfied to have been part of this great program helping children, their future and the future of the country. Accommodation - I was very happy and comfortable in a clean and pleasant environment. Food was always delicious, transport was always good, and cleaning was perfect. Staff were very kind and friendly with very good support; I was always able to reach them. I enjoyed every experience. Thank you so much for everything.

I enjoyed being part of the teaching program very much. Teaching English to year 3&4 was challenging at times but also a lot of fun. Receiving an email 2 weeks before arriving regarding school, classes would have been good. Emphasising the need for a laptop for lesson planning would have helped. I was very satisfied with accommodation; beds and pillows were comfortable, though upgrading to aircon was needed. Having 2 people in hot climate was better than three. Food was excellent and fresh with a great selection of meals all prepared by lovely, helpful staff. Having the occasional chicken meal was welcomed. Enjoyed experiencing Kerala food. We didn't need transport and the room was cleaned once a week & bathroom a few times each week. No complaints. All the staff were incredibly helpful, answering many questions. Working with Reshma was great both in and out of the classroom. She was extermely supportive when doing lesson planning & her help in the classroom with translation & classroom management was fantastic. Staff knew where various yoga places were always willing to suggest places to visit. Great suggestion by Shamla for cooking lesson and Kathkali.

This was absolutely the best internship I could have dreamt of! Robert made this journey unforgettable and offered me the best internship in a local IT company. I had a very intense two months that exposed me to so much learning and coding with Phyton, C++ and Java. THANK YOU for the great work you did!!!

Just finished my 6-Month internship in Tokyo and it was simply amazing. Great people, great food and the lifestyle is a rollercoaster of fun, excitement and adrenaline all the time. They say Tokyo never sleeps and I can approve that 100%! Meiji did a great job in placing me at a great IT startup that helped me developing their European business branch from zero. At the beginning I was like, "Hold on, you want what?" and then I ended up bringing in the first clients after 4 months which sounds like a long time but considering the whole marketing campaign I made together with their designer team it was actually quick. The highlight of my internship was the trading convention the boss took me together to Okinawa, which I will never forget. Now looking back after this great time it is time to get back to my business degree as these people decided to hire me after my studies are done! I can't thank everybody more than enough and I recommend anybody to consider the Meiji experience as it changed my life! Literally!!! I should mention with a grain of salt that we had in the same host company at least 4 other Meiji interns at my time and two of them didn't work well with the working culture and stress in Japan... so before you choose to come to Japan I do recommend to know what you want as Tokyo can become sometimes quite extreme. For me I loved every second and would do it anytime again! Arigatou to Yanagida-shacho for your kind and strict guidance throughout my journey. Can't wait to be back!

I don't know where to start but this IT internship for the past three months was a game-changer for me! I have made so many contacts, developed my Java Script and C++ coding skills to the next level while networking with the local entrepreneurial crowd filled with international IT geeks, locals business man and even a few angel investors, Fukuoka just blew my mind! The best thing about Meiji was how much of a grip and connection they have in Kyushu and really know the whole local companies pretty much. I have hung out with the staff and fellow interns for a couple of dinners and food gatherings and I cannot intensify how much it is important to get out of your comfort zone.

I previously participated in a trip abroad to represent my country abroad in the field of art and music, and we got third place in singing. I am a girl who loves to travel and help others, especially since I am a doctor. I am used to caring about the health of others. I strive to volunteer in many fields

All I can say about my internship… what an experience. Hong Kong has my heart, I came here not knowing what to expect, but I can now tell you all to expect a lot. Seriously love this place. Big love to Meiji and my host company for taking care of me, and especially my company for being so kind when I would come into the office hungover from my all-too-frequent indulgences in the Hong Kong nightlife.

Ever been to a place so amazing you don’t want people to know about it? That’s Fukuoka for me! Before doing this internship I had no idea the place even existed. To be honest I had my eyes set on Tokyo and I was a little worried Fukuoka wouldn't match the hype, but boy was I in for a shock. The place is just… amazing. The people are great, the food is amazing, the city has everything you need, like to the extent I was seriously considering leaving Canada behind forever. I know I sound like one of those corny travel bloggers, but Fukuoka is a real hidden gem. Shout out to Meiji for introducing this place to me because I definitely would’ve never came here otherwise. In addition to being a place of dreams, the internship I did was pretty good too. I will admit sometimes it felt like I had a little too much work, but I guess that’s down to my laziness because an internship should be about work. I definitely still had a lot of time to explore Japan though so I really shouldn't complain. The accommodation was perfect too, something about it felt so wholesome, it was so “natsukashii”. If you’re considering Fukuoka for an internship, all I can say is do it, and just be aware I’m jealous of you because I’d love to do it all again.

These past 3 months in Korea have been a dream. I’ll be real the whole waiting through covid thing wasn’t easy, but actually landing in Korea was a literal dream come true. My interest in Korea kinda grew exponentially over the past few years after watching about every Korean drama I could set my eyes on (I know… basic) but I quickly felt like it was the place for me. My internship there confirmed this. I come from a fashion/design background and my host company basically couldn’t have been any more perfect, working alongside young Korean fashion designers was such good experience for me and my future. I learnt so much and took so much inspiration, that in itself I think is super valuable. Work aside, I probably don’t have to say how amazing Seoul is. I think I had a bit too much fun and a bit too much food (at least if I’m listening to my waistline). Also now I think back to it I’m super grateful Meiji arranged the accommodation for me, I just don't have the patience for that especially in a language I don’t speak. So basically if you haven't got it by now, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS. I literally can't thank Meiji enough lol I feel like it’s going to be real hard to match this experience.

I'll start by saying that if you have the means to intern abroad then you should simply do it, there is truly no other experience like it. That said, do I recommend Meiji Internships as an internship provider? All I can say is that they made everything nice and simple for me and were there every step of the way. It can be very intimidating to find accommodation on your own, especially in an Asian country where you don't even speak the language, so for me it was really a no brainer to seek for help. Since I wanted to do my internship in Korea it just made sense for me to go with Meiji instead of other providers because they specialize in Asian countries and that just made it seem like they would know better than companies that aren't specialized in any particular region. From the beginning it was clear that they knew what they were doing, they were always polite, friendly and made sure to tailor my internship experience to my needs, I'm very happy with the company I was assigned to and more than just working I had a GREAT time in Seoul.

Last year I went to Vietnam for my internship. The entire experience was incredible ! It was my first time traveling outside Europe so I remember being a bit nervous on the day of departure. But I had nothing to worry about ! Meiji Internships made sure to prepare everything for my arrival and they came to pick me up at the airport. The sharehouse was clean and located in a nice area, next to a supermarket. I lived there with three other students who quickly became my friends. My host company was really great. I worked with the marketing team and I had my own desk with a computer that they lent me. The atmosphere was nice and I really had a great time with my team. One year later, I am still in contact with two of my friends from the sharehouse and some of my colleagues. I even added my boss on Facebook !

This experience was extremely rewarding and motivated me to study more about teaching in order to become a great teacher. I was so happy to spend time with the children, but also with the teachers who taught me so many things. Working with children is not always easy, because they sometimes don't know how to express their feelings, and you have to understand it yourself in order to teach them well and take good care of them. Thanks to the teachers I can now understand them better. As the culture is different, their behavior might be different as well. This internship was a good challenge for me, and I hope the children will remember me because I will go to Taiwan to see them in the future, for sure!

Meiji Internships did a great job in organizing my stay in Singapore, and many activities with some other participants of the program. Meeting people from all over the world was an incredible experience that I didn't anticipate. I knew that working abroad would bring me many skills and change my way of working and seeing the world. But honestly, not only the work but the people you meet is something that might change your life forever. Singapore is a beautiful place gathering different cultures, religions, and ethnicities. This internship made me realized that our world is beautiful and that you can't realize how much it is precious by staying at home and watching some documentaries on your computer or on your phone. You have to go outside, and experience the real world !

I am studying Japanese at uni and learning the Japanese sign language. I have always wanted to live in Japan because I love their culture and how respectful people are. As I am interested in the Japanese sign language as well, I asked Meiji Internships if it would be possible to find my internship in this field, and they found it! I am really thankful for this opportunity. It was an NGO helping children with different types of deafness. I helped organise a fundraising event, went to hospitals to entertain children and many other activities. The children were really cute and they seemed so happy to meet me! It was the best social experience I had in my life, thank you so much for this opportunity.

I am very interested in social causes and I wanted to go abroad and give some of my time to a good cause. Meiji Internships found me a very fulfilling internship in an NGO for children's care. I spend one month to help disadvantaged children to re-enter society and to have access to education. My self from before this internship and my self from now are like two different persons. I am proud of the progress the children did in English during my classes, but I am also proud of myself growing as a Human and becoming more aware of the social problems and how to help people. I had some tough times when I realized that everyone cannot be helped on this Earth (because yes, sometimes the situation is way too complicated and you have to let go to focus on the others), but I also thought that we have to do what we can do to create a better world!

I am majoring in Chinese, so I needed to do my internship in a Chinese speaking country. In the first place, I was only thinking about China, but when I had the interview with the staff of Meiji internships, she said that they also had partnerships in Taiwan, Hong Kong or Singapore, so I took some time to think, and I decided to be open for all the destinations. After that, they contacted me because a Taiwanese company was interested in me! The interview went well, and I decided to go for this internship. The whole process was clear and the agency was reliable and accessible. Life in Taiwan was wonderful. I was staying in a sharehouse with other interns who were adorable! Everyone was not so familiar with the cleaning so it was a bit annoying sometimes, but other than that, everything was perfect!

I went to Bangkok in October and November of last year. Now, if I could do it again, I think I would not go in October because of the rain. From what I've heard, the best time to go is December, January, and February, when the weather is dry. But even if it was raining often I enjoyed my experience a lot! Thailand is a gorgeous country, and I had the time of my life. I interned in an NGO which was rehabilitating animals abused by the tourism industry, so I felt I was contributing to a good cause! With my English skills, I helped them raise awareness about animal abuse and promote the association. I gained a lot of experience while saving animals, so it was the perfect internship for me!! Thanks to this adventure, I'm a different person now. I feel stronger and unstoppable!

Even if I was afraid because Taiwan seemed to be at the other end of the planet, I think it worthed the price to challenge myself and get out of my comfort zone! The difference in the way of thinking and in the culture is what made the journey memorable, and I realized that distance is only a number! Nowadays, we can easily travel from one country to another, and I think that this is amazing. My Internship's field was in Education and Teaching. The cute kids were so adorable and organizing activities in English for them was a real pleasure. I really loved teaching children because I didn't feel any pressure and they all welcomed me with open arms. One of the kids even asked me for my email address and already sent me an email asking me if I went back home without any trouble (in English of course!!). It was a very valuable internship!

Hong Kong is a fabulous place! Traveling is my life goal, so I've been in many places so far, but Hong Kong was special. It was the first time for me to do an Internship so maybe it also influenced my feelings haha. Until now I've been traveling without looking for work experience, and I realized I had to focus a bit more on that if I want to find a proper job in the future, that 's why I decided to do an Internship. I am open to new cultures and new societies, and I think this is an obligation when you are traveling. My Internship placement was a good match, so thank you Meiji Internships for your hard work!

I studied Vietnamese in high school, so I decided to do my Internship in web design there. I had to do an internship anyway for my uni credits, so I thought it was a good idea to intern abroad and learn about web design AND Vietnamese at the same time! I interned in a startup company, and they needed someone to help create a beautiful new website and some other projects. The web designer of the company used to give me some assignments that he would review and give me feedback on it. He was really kind and taught me so many things! I think I was a good help for them too because they seemed to appreciate my ideas and my design style. Other than that, I've always wanted to visit Vietnam and I was truly happy to do my internship there! This country is charming and the people there are welcoming!