This program was super fun and well organized. The community coordinators were very kind and welcoming to the interns and were always there to provide us with advice and lend us a listening ear if we ever needed one. The coordinators were very open to suggestions in terms of community events which was great, they made sure everyone would be included and always felt safe (shout out to Olivia and Stephanie <3)

The Beyond team was very efficient at securing an interview for a potential host company and provided me with many resources in order to prepare me for the interview. This was my first ever “big” interview and with their advice, I was able to secure a position at the first company found!

I am glad I chose Beyond Academy for my internship in Tokyo, the staff were very helpful with any questions that I had leading up to the experience, and the community events during the program were both educational and fun. Through the housing accommodation, I was able to make many great friends who were also participating in Beyond Academy, and the experience of living in Tokyo was all around amazing! The community coordinators were able to assist us with any questions that we had and made the overall experience very fun!

Taking a risk to live in a foreign country by yourself can have many challenges, one of them being making connections. Beyond Academy gave me an opportunity to meet friends with whom I developed extremely meaningful relationships, and that was a helpful foundation to remain in a comfortable headspace to take advantage of all the guidance Beyond Academy offered me while I was in Tokyo. If I had the opportunity to participate in the Beyond Academy program again, I would without a doubt, and I would recommend it to anyone interested in global studies.

My 4-months stay in Tokyo was a wonderful experience. Beyond Academy managed to find me opportunities in the Fintech sector, even though I was only on my 2nd year of my bachelor. Everything is well done to make us comfortable. A lot and diverse activities are offered. For example : a Fuji trip, karaoke, kimono rental and tea ceremony, Japanese restaurant, and so on. The Tokyo Community Team was also very kind and very friendly, and were always here for your help! It is one of my best experience. You feel very safe and never lonely. I recommend it a lot.

My time in Tokyo with Beyond Academy was the best 6 weeks of my life so far. From the great internship I was assigned to the other interns I have made lifelong friends with, my time with BA was incredible from start to finish. The events put on by the program are a great way to see the city you're living in, but there is plenty of time to also explore on your own. The internship is also super helpful in contributing to professional development. The coordinators were super helpful and made me feel comfortable every step of the way. I can't recommend an internship with Beyond Academy enough.

I absolutely loved my experience not only when it comes to destination but also the friendships you make along the way. I will admit that my internship was tough especially due to the fact that it was a tradition Asian work space but because I had a support group to hang out with and try new things with every week, my time in Tokyo felt so short and full. I definitely recommend Beyond Academy to any students or any free spirits who want to get out of their comfort zone. I will forever cherish the memories I have made with such amazing people.

If you’re scared of traveling alone or just wanting to get some working experience under your belt I’d recommend this program to you. I personally came not expecting much but I left with not only a new perspective in life but new lifelong friends and some good experience to add to the resume. If you’re second guessing it, just go for it, the coordinators here are super supportive, the other interns are super friendly, plus you get to explore a whole new country with a group instead of doing it alone

I had an excellent time on this program, I learn loads and found the Beyond Academy company brilliant at organizing events and give tips for traveling around Tokyo! They were excellent at advice on the Japanese lifestyle and any info you were interested in!

The coordinators were great at helping me navigate anything I found difficult and helpful with optimizing my experience in Japan! Marc and Ceci were particularly good at travel and food tips! I met some amazing people along the way and overall would recommend!!