Internships are a bit unpredictable but great experience overall!

Although I initially had issues with getting the type of internship that I signed up for, my experience once I was there was great - the housing was nice and close to work, the dinners were great and organized, and all of the on-site Beyond staff were amazing! They were accessible and genuinely friendly, and I was pleasantly surprised with how involved they were in social events, ensuring that everyone felt welcomed. I made lifelong friends through beyond and had a blast exploring the city and living with them.

I recommend the program to those looking for a way to go abroad with secure housing and a social community while getting some work experience. I do wish that I had some more internship options and more support from Beyond during that initial process, but it is pretty case by case and I ended up very happy with my experience. If you are more of a solo traveler who is more interested in the work than the social experience than I think finding an internship and accommodation on your own will be more worth the buck.