I choose My Internship Asia because of the professional service that MIA advisor offers to me. The MIA advisor maintained strong communication throughout the process with me.
They offer me a local tour guide, airport pick, Thai starter kit and post evaluation of my internship in Thailand.
If I had any hesitate question, I can consult with them directly by booking a meeting.
The MIA provided me with a brief departure handbook guide mainly about checklist, document, what to expect and what to look out for. Furthermore, MIA helps assist me in the visa document preparation and airport pick up service when I reach Bangkok, Thailand.
I did some research before coming to Thailand like clothing, weather and food. I also ask a friend who had visited Thailand before about their experience. I didn't have to organize much on my own. I just need to focus on adapting to the new culture/environment that I will be in.
I suggest that for first few days try not to jump directly into the famous Thai street food. I got an experience of getting food poison. Start off by getting the local food from the convenience store or supermarket chain where the taste is still not a strong flavour as the local street food.
Do not be afraid to come to Thailand. The city is a very nice place so does the local people here. The MIA advisor will be available to help you for 24 hours if need any assistance.
I rather say it depends on which type of internship you choose to join the program. For me, a business development internship, working from 9 in the morning to 5 in the evening during a normal day. The work mainly focuses on conducting new market research, exploring the opportunities, and email.
During the weekend, the MIA offers an exclusive networking event with the chamber, where I get to fully expand my working network in Thailand. Usually, every weekend I often go around Bangkok to explore its cities and tasting the local which I fell in love with.
One of my biggest fear was being away from home and family for the first time of my life. Back in my hometown, I never lived off-campus or at a dorm; I was always with my family. During an internship in Thailand, MIA advisor helps me settle flawlessly into the Thai's local culture. I made several new friends in my workplace and we hang out together during the weekend.
Before coming to Thailand, I was a passive person. After a certain period of living in Thailand, I am a more friendly person. The reason would be that in living alone in a foreign country is like getting out of your comfort zone and help you to gain more confidence.