Internship in South Korea by Asia Internship Program

For my second co-op, I completed my internship through a program called the Asia Internship Program (AIP). I shared my goals and interests with the program, and they helped match me with a host company in Seoul, South Korea. During my stay in Korea, AIP assisted with arranging my housing accommodation, and the staff were responsive to any questions or concerns I had throughout my experience. I felt very supported and comfortable throughout the program, which meant a lot to me, especially since it was my first time in Asia. For my internship, I had the opportunity to contribute to projects related to brand management, marketing, and market research. Now that I have concluded my internship, I can confidently say that this experience was invaluable to me as I was included in real professional conversations which made me feel that my ideas and perspectives were valued. If you’re looking for a real internship experience with the support of a great program I would do it with AIP! ☺️

My experience with AIP has been great! I received support from the AIP representatives throughout my internship. The company I worked for was very accommodating and offered me a role where I could contribute very meaningfully! My tasks involved both internal business and data analysis tasks but also some client facing tasks, which I think made the internship really well rounded. By the end of the internship, I had gained some more practical experience with digital marketing, client communication, building and analyzing spreadsheets and data collection systems.

I'm very thankful for AIP's assistance in securing my internship in Seoul, South Korea (8 weeks). Finding an internship abroad appeared next to impossible but with AIP's help it made it very manageable! What really makes AIP wonderful is the on ground support they provided. I was able to get in touch with my support persons 24/7, even at 3am when I had an emergency! Having the extra support when finding and completing and internship abroad was invaluable! I am truly thankful to my on ground contact points and AIPs staff!

I lived in South Korea for 5 months and if it weren’t for AIP I would have been so lost. Everyone I talked to during my preparation period was super friendly and patient in responding to all my questions. They found me a great company to work for and I’m really grateful for this experience. The attention to my well-being didn’t just stop before I arrived there, there was always someone checking up on my from time to time, making sure everything was going smoothly. I would like to make some special thanks to Jeff and Herlyn that have always helped me so much and made me feel at ease, even when I had a hard time :)

AIP made my summer internship in South Korea such a fun, memorable, and supportive experience! I was able to safely explore Korea and become more independent while knowing that if I ever needed anything, the AIP team was only one text away. They were always eager to get to know us, check in, and make sure we felt comfortable. Their support gave me the confidence to step outside my comfort zone, meet new people, and fully embrace living and working abroad. I learned so much personally and professionally, and I’m incredibly grateful to have had this experience with AIP!

Had a lot of fun abroad. I met a lot of really cool people and saw a bunch of amazing places. I think that if there was a critique to be made, it would be the uncertainty in placement until a very very late date (just two or three weeks before departure) of confirmation in host company. There’s also the factor that AIP isn’t able to guarantee a super relevant placement; my friends doing more niche majors in this program are doing more unrelated work than more general, streamlined majors. Overall really fun though.

I would like to thank AIP for finding me an amazing internship and pairing me with a company in the country of my original choice. Not only did the country match my preference, but so did the city, the type of organization, and the organization category. I was placed in an internship that aligned perfectly with my interests, such as human rights and nonprofits.

The placement process was a little slower than I would have expected. Even with the tight time frame, I was still able to make the most out of my experience. Response time was pretty straightforward as long as I reached out. I was scared that they had forgotten about me during the interview process, but I assume their hands were tied with so many applicants at the time. I simply followed up often and received responses with no issues.

The only other mishap was when there was a mix-up in my host company website details. Before the interview, I was meant to read the company's website to ensure I had context for the interview. However, there was a small mix-up because my company shared similar acronyms with another company. During my interview, it was noted that I did not have the proper insight because of the mix-up. Therefore, I faced no penalties for not knowing, and my host company was very understanding. I hope AIP continues to protect the integrity of its placement process, reviews and customer service by promoting transparency and ensuring students receive the correct information throughout the entire process.

Overall, I appreciate AIP for providing me with a placement that helped me develop future skill sets and build relationships that will last a lifetime. The Individual Package was the absolute best because it allowed me to manage my money in a way that worked better for my budget. This package also gave me the room to step out of my comfort zone and gain individuality through solo travel that I never would have gained without the option to choose a more independent experience. It also means they have more options for students who would like a little more support.

I am really glad that AIP did not put my interests aside and place me just anywhere because my placement really made my experience complete. I hope the company continues to protect its integrity and promote transparency in its services so that future students can have the same positive experience that I had.

I had a very positive experience with AIP and would recommend the program to students looking for international internship opportunities. Throughout the placement process, my AIP advisors were responsive, patient, and supportive.

AIP helped me secure an internship with an AI technology company in Seoul, which aligns very well with my interests in data science, economics, AI, and international business. I appreciated that AIP stayed supportive even when the process became stressful and uncertain.

Overall, AIP helped me turn a challenging placement process into a meaningful opportunity abroad. I’m grateful for their support and excited for the professional and personal growth this experience will bring.