Before applying to Intern Abroad HQ, I was honestly nervous about moving abroad alone for a month. My family and I spent a lot of time researching the program because we struggled to find detailed firsthand experiences from past participants, so taking the leap initially felt intimidating. Looking back now, I’m incredibly grateful that I did.

I completed a marketing internship in Ireland, and what stood out most to me was how hands-on the experience actually was. I wasn’t simply shadowing someone the entire time — I was trusted with real projects and responsibilities involving social media, marketing, branding, and Google Ads troubleshooting. Some of the projects challenged me far outside my comfort zone, but they also helped me build confidence in my ability to problem solve and adapt quickly.

Outside of work, I truly felt immersed in Ireland rather than feeling separated from it as just a tourist. I explored cities, went on tours, met incredible people, and experienced both the exciting and chaotic moments that come with living abroad independently. By the end of the internship, I realized I had grown professionally and personally far more than I expected in only four weeks.

If I could give future participants one piece of advice, it would be to allow yourself time to adjust and fully embrace the experience. Some of the most meaningful growth happens during the uncomfortable moments.

During the end of April and the whole month of May, I did a one month internship for education administration in Ireland. This company helped me the whole way with setting me up and giving me a great housing. The family was very nice. I felt so safe they accommodated me with many things and were generally the nicest people I have ever met and helped me in a whole other country same with the company they really valued me cared for me gave me plenty of support before during and after my Program. My internship placement was awesome. Everyone was so nice there they took care of me showed me new things I learned so much from them. I even got the opportunity to teach a few classes since that’s what my degree is back home so that was an amazing experience. I got to have the experience to teach in a whole other country. i’m really grateful for this experience and so glad that I chose this program to help me through it.

My experience was very beneficial to my career and life as a whole. I learned more than I thought I could've learned in the world of business and sales. Ireland is a beautiful country with great people. My coordinator and local team did a fantastic job at helping me and supporting me with the internship and any questions I had about it. The company and the host family were great and treated me well. I would highly recommend this internship in Dublin to everyone. I would 100% visit Ireland again.

Intern HQ has given me the amazing opportunity to work abroad in an amazing country. I was placed with an incredible family, put into a great work environment, and given the time to explore and take in the culture and ways of life of the local people in the country I interned in. I meet so many lifelong amazing friends, made connections, unforgettable memories, and furthered my knowledge in my line of study. I couldn't thank Intern HQ enough for all of the support and one on one connection that they helped me to have during this time. I will most definitely spread the word and recommend students to want to intern abroad to use Intern HQ!

Intern HQ has given me the amazing opportunity to work abroad in an amazing country. I was placed with a incredible family, put into a great work environment, and given the time to explore and take in the culture and ways of life of the local people in the country I interned in. I meet so many lifelong amazing friends, made connections, unforgettable memories, and furthered my knowledge in my line of study. I couldn't thank Intern HQ enough for all of the support and one on one connection that they helped me to have during this time. I will most definitely spread the word and recommend students to want to intern abroad to use Intern HQ!