I really enjoyed spending 12 weeks in Dublin. This was my first time leaving my country, but I felt really supported by the coordinators with Beyond Academy. They were always available to answer questions and provide helpful information about the city. They even were willing to step in if I had any issues with my internship. My main complaint was the intensity of working 40 hours a week for free. I knew that was the expectation, but it was draining and difficult especially since my internship was not something that I was super passionate about. The others in the program with me also struggled with wanting to go explore the city after spending all day working. If I were to do this program again, I would probably insist on a 4 day work week at a minimum.

During my 2-month internship in Dublin, I had the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally. The team was welcoming and supportive, fostering a positive learning environment. Dublin’s vibrant culture, rich history, and friendly locals made my stay enjoyable. I gained hands-on experience in my field and learned about workplace dynamics in an international context. The company provided valuable mentorship, helping me refine my skills while allowing me to contribute to meaningful projects. This experience not only boosted my career prospects but also broadened my cultural perspective, making it a truly enriching journey.

I had a wonderful experience in Ireland. It helped me grow as a person and overall helped me how to navigate life abroad. I was at first a bit hesitant and scared and as the days were nearing I was terrified but the minute I was in Ireland, I was completely at ease! The people there were extremely hospitable and kind. I had no issues living at a foreign place for 6 weeks. Furthermore, upon meeting the interns I was surprised by how kind they were. I have made wonderful friends along the way and that wouldn’t have happened if I hadn’t applied to Beyond Academy!

Beyond Academy made living in a different country for the first time easy! All of the nitty-gritty work was done by BA, which left me all my time and energy to do my internship and explore Ireland. This program took out a lot of the stress of moving to another country by finding our accommodation for us, reserving our accommodation, ordering a taxi to take us from the airport to our accommodation, scheduling fun things to do on weekends, and getting us bus passes that already had some money on them. The community coordinators were also a huge help in adjusting to living there, and the weekly dinners create a source of social support the second you land in the country!

I absolutely loved my time in Dublin and consider it to be a pivotal career experience for me. Not only was I able to explore a lot of Ireland, but I loved the company I was interning with, gained valuable skills, and even have an opportunity to continue to work with them after graduation. Beyond Academy planned great events, created a community, and always made sure we were safe! I recommend this program to anyone looking to gain skills abroad and expand their resume. The internship experiences are catered to your goals and Beyond makes sure you have the resources to succeed!

The 8 weeks I spent in Dublin with Beyond Academy was a really great experience! I really appreciated the thought put into the activities and field trips planned for us. They gave us a perfect insight into the Irish culture and everything that Dublin had to offer. The sheer number of activities planned, even if they were just casual dinners, was a welcome surprise and they were almost always the highlights of my week. I got along well with everyone else in the program and did quite enjoy my time at my intern company. The Beyond Academy support staff as well were very helpful and would often go above and beyond for us. I do wish the accommodation we were given was closer to city centre as this made my near-daily commute to work quite the journey. I ended up spending quite a bit of my days on busses. However, it overall was an invaluable experience I’m grateful for having!

I had an outstanding 5 weeks in Dublin. The support staff and host company were all kind and welcoming. The weekly (or sometimes bi-weekly) dinners and cultural events were anazing. I got very close with my fellow interns, as these programs bring like-minded individuals together. The housing had good rooms, but wouldn't hold packages for us. We were a little far from the city, but there was a housing shortage and public transport was easy to navigate. The work experience was incredibly meaningful and will help me in the future.