Intern Abroad with a Startup this Summer

Intern Abroad with a Startup this Summer

Location
Multiple Locations +6
  • Australia
    • Sydney
  • Germany
    • Berlin
  • Netherlands
    • Amsterdam
  • Spain
    • Barcelona
    • Madrid
  • Portugal
    • Lisbon
  • France
    • Paris
Length
8 weeks

Program Details

Compensation
Stipend
Timeframe
Summer
Housing
Apartment
Language
English
Weekly Hours
40
Age Min.
18
Age Max
22

Pricing

What's Included
Accommodation Some Activities Some Meals Wifi
What's Included (Extra)

Sage Corps Skills Academy
Resume review
Interview preparation training
Pre-departure advising
2-day Orientation
Welcome, midpoint, and final cohort dinner
Internship with startup
Weekly events
Medical insurance
24/7 local staff support
3-6 optional academic credits

What's Not Included
Airfare Meals SIM cards Transportation Visa
Sep 09, 2025
Mar 10, 2026
43 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

Spend your summer interning abroad! Sage Corps is an international internship program that sends students to work with startups.

We design our programs to teach students valuable skills for trending jobs. First, students spend time completing hard skill training modules as part of our Sage Corps Skills Academy. Next, students intern at global startups where they gain real world experience, either in-person with a cohort or remotely from home.

Our programs help college students and recent graduates accelerate their careers, and prepare for a competitive job market in the global economy. After completing our program, students join a talented alumni community of like-minded young professionals who accept full time positions at some of the world’s top international companies and startups.

COMMUNITY REVIEWS SUMMARY

Participants gain hands-on startup experience abroad with strong support from staff and city managers, building professional skills and lasting friendships.

Program Highlights

  • Make the most of your summer by spending 8-weeks abroad, gaining valuable work experience at a startup across a variety of industries
  • Live with other Sage Corps interns in centrally located apartment style housing
  • Gain unique global experience that will make you stand out in future job interview
  • Have the option to earn 3-6 academic credits alongside your internship

Program Reviews

4.80 Rating
based on 61 reviews
  • 5 rating 88.52%
  • 4 rating 8.2%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 1.64%
  • 1 rating 1.64%
  • Growth 4.75
  • Support 4.65
  • Fun 4.65
  • Housing 4.6
  • Safety 4.8
  • Academics 5
  • Support 4.5
  • Fun 5
  • Housing 5
  • Safety 5
Showing 25 - 32 of 61 reviews
Jack
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An Amazing Summer in Amsterdam

From beginning to end, my time in Amsterdam was amazing! The program did a great job at making sure that myself and everyone else in the program felt welcomed and a part of the city and culture. The city managers were super helpful and nice -- the kind of people you'd love to have drinks with. Any worries I had about moving to a different country and culture were quickly wiped as I started to meet new people, explore the city, and, of course, begin working. My experience working at a Startup was amazing! Not only did I develop my skills and build up my resume, but I also felt like I was truly making an impact at work. This experience still effects me now, and gives my the confidence to know that I can tackle any challenge I face. If you're on the fence, or even thinking about joining the program, this is your sign!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Explore, explore, explore -- Try and do something or go somewhere every weekend. Even now, months later, I miss the freedom and excitement of being able to experience Europe to my hearts content!
Pros
  • Confidence Builder
  • Exploring new countries and cultures
  • Resume and Skills Builder
Cons
  • Cost
88 people found this review helpful.
Eric
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An Unforgettable Summer

Working with Sage Corps this past summer was an unforgettable experience! I got to meet amazing and wonderful people and create lifelong memories with them. The Sage Corps team in Lisbon was supportive of everyone and helped a lot with adjusting to working overseas. The internship matching program is also unique, and does an amazing job of matching you with a startup that will support you professionally. My unique internship experience definitely stood out to recruiters, and helped me a lot with my job search. Without my Sage Corps experience, I wouldn't have experienced the career development I needed!

Pros
  • Great way to connect with other students
  • Unique experience working with a startup
  • Supportive program staff
99 people found this review helpful.
Emma
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

I cannot recommend Sage Corps enough!!

Thanks to Sage Corps I had an amazing experience interning abroad! From before my departure to after my time abroad ended, Sage Corps was there helping me every step of the way. With Sage Corps, you don't just apply then get sent away. The whole Sage Corps team works to help find a start up that is right for you. You are taught the hard and soft skills you will need to work at a start up abroad. If you have any questions about flights, accommodations, or general travel, there is a team member happy to help you. Once you arrive program managers and city managers are only a text away no matter what you need. There was not one moment I felt truly alone despite physically traveling alone across an ocean. Even after your program concludes Sage Corp helps you build your resume and connects you with its extensive alumni network. Once you are a part of Sage Corps, Sage Corps cares about you and your future success. That never ends. Because of everything Sage Corps did for me before, during, and after the program, while I was there I was able to feel totally confident everyday at work and after work in a way I never felt before. I was on my own exploring a new city and taking on a new job, but I knew I was capable. This feeling allowed to me experience all my internship and the city of Barcelona had to offer. I cannot imagine a better way to have experienced living and working in Barcelona!

91 people found this review helpful.
Evan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Transformative Internship Experience Abroad

My internship experience in Australia at an ed tech company was nothing short of exceptional. Sage Corps not only places students in dynamic work environments but also ensures that the internships provide valuable and practical learning experiences. The exposure to a start-up culture allowed me to contribute meaningfully to my host company while developing essential skills for my future career.

One of the standout aspects of the Sage Corps program is the opportunity for extensive travel and exploration. During my time in Australia, I had the chance to immerse myself in the diverse landscapes and vibrant culture. From scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef to exploring the enchanting rainforests, every moment was an adventure. The program's structure encourages participants to make the most of their time abroad, fostering a sense of curiosity and discovery.

Lastly, being part of a cohort of students added immense value to my Sage Corps experience. The program creates a supportive community that extends beyond the workplace. The friendships I forged during my time abroad are enduring, and we continue to stay in touch, sharing our post-program journeys and supporting each other's endeavors. The sense of camaraderie fostered by Sage Corps is a testament to the program's commitment to creating a holistic experience for its participants. Highly recommended!

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
Kangaroo!
Pros
  • Ease of finding internship
  • Part of cohort
Cons
  • Price
136 people found this review helpful.
Andrew
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Life changing experience in such an amazing city

It was my first time ever being in Europe, so was honestly a surreal experience. I really like how the program, although had quite a few events where all of us interns could meet eachother, was not too much and gave me the opportunity to explore the city of Lisbon on my own. Everything else about the internship was amazing from my job too the people I met/connected with through social events. The only reason I gave housing 3 stars was because of Livensa Living, they had some rude staff (even with being such a nice place) that would not be very attentive if you ever had problems. This is not Sage corps fault, but I can see them picking a new place in the future. Everything else about the program was an amazing experience!

Pros
  • Walkable city with internship near one of main city centers (everything also super cheap $$)
  • Good mix of social events versus nights on your own
  • The experience of working abroad brings with it maturity and deeper understanding of the world
Cons
  • Sometimes was hard to organize entire cohort/program together at once
  • Did not know my way around city until I explored myself / was pretty confused about transportation
  • Walks could be long sometimes (having a really hard time thinking of a third bad thing)
112 people found this review helpful.
Bryce
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Life Changing!

I am absolutely thrilled with my Sage Corps experience! Without a doubt, this past summer stands out as the most remarkable season of my life. I had the incredible opportunity to connect with numerous individuals in my age group who shared similar aspirations. Together, we embarked on journeys, shared our ambitions, and even cohabited, with some of these newfound companions becoming cherished friends.

This program afforded me the invaluable chance to establish international connections, and my time in Sydney was nothing short of spectacular. Witnessing diverse ways of life across the globe was truly eye-opening, enriching my understanding of the world. I am now equipped with a wealth of knowledge gleaned from this global adventure, and it has left me with an insatiable desire to continue exploring new horizons.

My initial motivation for studying and interning abroad was to discover more about myself on both a personal and professional level, and I can confidently say that Sage Corps not only met but exceeded my expectations in every way imaginable.

160 people found this review helpful.
Kaitlynn
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Life-changing and eye-opening experience!

I wanted to study/intern abroad to learn more about myself both personally and professionally, and Sage Corps gave me exactly what I wanted and more. My internship options were tailored exactly to my interests, and from seeing my cohorts' placements it seemed that was the case for everybody. The internship-matching process is one of the things that stands Sage Corps out from other intern-abroad programs, among their commitment to cultural immersion and student safety. We had lovely Sage Corps staff in Sydney that helped us feel looked after and supported while being in a foreign country, and this local staff was also able to pick out the best cultural and professional events for us to attend. Sage Corps also has a large and lively alumni base that was happy to connect with Sage Corps prospects before going abroad (I connected with alumni from the program in 2018 and 2019!). Despite all this, along with boosting my resume and professional experience with my dream internship, the people in my cohort are what made this experience the most special. Getting to live abroad for 2 months with students from all over the country in a multitude of disciplines (hand-picked by Sage Corps staff to ensure everyone is like-minded and driven) made for a truly life-changing experience that I am thankful for every day.

Pros
  • cultural-immersion
  • professional growth
  • making memories
196 people found this review helpful.
Eliza
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Awesome Experience!

Last summer I had an unbelievable time in Paris. I completed a Marketing internship at Watch Certificate, a startup company that certifies and provides market valuations for luxury watches. At Watch Certificate I had the opportunity to create comparative analysis models of the international watch market, expand company contacts through global outreach, refine their unique selling proposition, and redesign their website using Figma to enhance the user experience. I met some of my best friends that I am currently studying and traveling abroad with. Sage Corps allowed me to experience Paris like a local and provided me with a sense of security in a foreign country

164 people found this review helpful.

Questions & Answers

Hi Alicia, Thank you for your question. Yes, many of our international internships at startups focus on design - specifically UX/UI design and/or graphic design. I hope that helps, but if you have more questions you can email campusrelations@sagecorps.com! Thanks, Matt