What countries does API Intern Group offer programs in?

API Intern Group offers programs across 19 countries, including Australia, Canada, and Chile, as well as online.

Is API Intern Group reputable?

Based on 664 verified Go Overseas community reviews, API Intern Group averages 4.9 out of 5. Reviewers most often cite professional internship experience, supportive and helpful staff, social and cultural activities. Read reviews to learn more.

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Why choose API Intern Group?

API Intern Group is a leading provider of international internship programs, with over 15,000 alumni and 1,000+ five-star reviews. We help students, graduates, and early-career professionals explore their passions, build professional skills, and realize their potential.

Our internships cover all major sectors, including business, marketing, PR, finance, government, and non-profits, providing real-world experience and career development that set you apart in a competitive global job market.

Intern abroad with one of our 3,000+ company partners in Madrid, Dublin, London, New York, Tokyo, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Melbourne, and Medellin, or choose a remote internship from anywhere. Work with leading global companies, start-ups, and NGOs while gaining international experience, networking opportunities, and practical skills to boost your résumé.

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I was with the Intern Group for an internship this summer and I have to say it was one of the best experiences of my entire life. For the cost (especially compared to other programs), it was totally worth it. I loved the Spanish culture and workplace I interned at and I got to meet up with people from completely different parts of the world, which was enlightening to say the least. Highly recommend it (especially if you have a scholarship/grants that can pay for it) and would do it again if I could.

I am incredibly grateful to The Intern Group for giving me the opportunity to intern in Japan this summer. It was an experience that I will never forget. Throughout my internship, I learned so much that I know will help me in the future. I drastically improved my communication skills and became much more confident after meeting and working with people from all over the world. Everyone I met through the program was incredibly wonderful to work with. The experience allowed me to grow as a person, while giving me the opportunity to experience Japanese culture. 10/10 I would highly recommend the program to anyone looking to gain meaningful work experience and get out of there comfort zone

What was your funniest moment?

I would say my funniest moment was definitely singing karaoke to the Japanese salary men.

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Everyone from The Intern Group was super helpful and easy to contact! Easy to meet other interns due to events and a welcome meet-up at the start. Really nice accommodation and good location with easy public transport to the city centre. Clear check-in / check-out process. The internship was a great learning experience, everyone from the company was really welcoming and willing to help me out. I always had something to do and was given clear instructions for tasks. Would recommend to anyone looking for more experience!

My internship experience in Bangkok with The Intern Group was extremely valuable and rewarding. Bangkok is an amazing city, and living here gave me the opportunity to experience a completely different culture while growing both personally and professionally.
The Intern Group organised many activities throughout the program, which made it easy to explore the city, meet other interns, and make the most of the experience. Our program managers, Quynh and Nath, were always friendly, helpful, and available whenever we needed support. They regularly checked in with us and made sure everything ran smoothly, which made us feel supported throughout the whole experience.
I also really appreciated being placed in a professional company where I could gain practical experience, develop new skills, and contribute to real projects related to my field and future career.
Overall, it was a great experience that I would definitely recommend to anyone looking to gain professional experience while living abroad.

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Alumni Interviews

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Why did you choose this program?

I graduated in July 2018 and I wanted to gain experience while traveling. Asia is quite strong in the industry I will one day be working for, so this program was an amazing opportunity. The intern group offers lots of destinations and their website is well organized. It was easy to apply and I got a reply the day after. Each program is based on the city you pick and they offer to get you an internship whatever your field is. They’re friendly and for any extra questions, you can contact them by email or Skype.

What did your program provider assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

Being an internship program, the agency helped me with finding an internship role in my career field, an accommodation and they kept in contact with me throughout the whole interview process.

Although I had to sort out the visa myself, they helped me figure out how to fill in the visa application, what kind of visa I needed and what documents I needed in order to apply.

The program includes activities such as trips around near cities, dinners together, Chinese/ language classes, mainstream tourists activities haha and you will be sharing all these adventures with all the other interns too so you are literally never alone.

The guys from the agency here in Shanghai love to organize extra dinners or cinema nights with us as extra activities just to keep in touch with us, which is appreciated by all of us, interns.

I had to sort out my own flight, but as soon as you’re done with that they will organize a taxi ride from the airport to the hotel and vice versa for your departure back home so you don’t have to worry about missing your flights/ finding your accommodation. You get a SIM card organized as well with credit for the first month and a metro card with credit for the first month as well.

In the welcome pack, there’s a bunch of apps they recommend to download.

They won’t tell you to get a VPN, but your workplace probably will.

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What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

The agency explains everything you need to know, they tell you which apps are blocked in China, they organize a language class / cultural class in your first weekend so that if you have questions on how to behave in China you can get answers and tips.

I probably just wished I knew how cool and fashionable people are here.

The only piece of advice is to get a good VPN; even Google is blocked and, trust me, you don’t want to have to research stuff in Chinese on Baidu (well, unless you speak the language).

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

I wake up, quick breakfast and then I go to work until 6:30pm, then I usually meet up with few internships to have dinner and a walk around the city, Tianzifang by night is absolutely gorgeous.

We go on an adventure on Saturdays and Sundays. Shanghai is massive and visiting all of it can take quite the time.

Saturday nights we usually go clubbing (and clubbing in Shanghai is an experience as well, haha). It’s great for foreigners and the agency knows few PR’s us interns can ask for deals and free entry clubs.

There are lots to do so we always try to organize things together, but going on exploration alone is something I always do, so some Sundays I just wander by myself.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

Personally, I am used to travel to other countries.

I have never been outside Europe before, though, so I didn’t know what to expect. You know, you can read about things and try to imagine, but it is never how you expect it to be so I just let it happen.

I had no fear. I got told that Shanghai is an international and strong city and I just went with it.
It’s a rich city and, although poverty is a reality here as well, I got to realize how safe Shanghai is.
Maybe the only big question in my mind was “what if I don’t like it?”.

Well, guys, at the end it’s only a short amount of time and it’s all experience gained. You might have to stand some behaviors and you have to be understanding of another culture, so it might go against your beliefs and point of views, but traveling is all about adapting and understanding.

Luckily, it’s not my case. Shanghai is amazing and I love the people, the food, everything! It’s a real shame I will have to go back to normal life soon.

I totally recommend visiting Shanghai.

What's your advice to other travelers?

Don’t be afraid to travel. It’s an eye-opening experience and the most interesting people I got to meet were all travelers.

I am from Italy, but I moved to the UK about 6 years ago and I have traveled to Germany a few times and France and places, haha. You get to realize things, seeing the world from different prospectives helps you to understand. I’m glad I went to China, I had no clue what a beautiful place it is and what a culture!

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Cassia Scarinci

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International Internships in Dublin with The Intern Group

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Admissions Consultant

Cassia is a multilingual admissions professional and people developer with over seven years of experience in education, student onboarding, and client success, now serving as an Admissions Consultant at The Intern Group. She combines a background in international relations and project management with hands-on experience coaching students, developing and managing people, as well as supporting people's growth during international programs.

Staff Spotlight: Cassia Scarinci

What is your favorite travel memory?

One unforgettable memory from my Europe trip was visiting Prague's Alchemy Museum. In those dimly lit underground rooms, I saw real 17th-century potions and elixirs. A local guide shared fascinating stories of forbidden experiments and hidden mysteries, sparking lively chats with fellow travelers from different countries, all mesmerized by this living piece of history. It was simply incredible! A true immersion into the magical, enigmatic world of medieval alchemy that made me reflect on how the past still inspires our curiosity today. Of course, I couldn't resist buying some elixirs of long life as a special souvenir for my parents, who loved the story behind them!

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

Since joining The Intern Group, I've really grown into this people-first focus, thanks to the amazing teamwork! Everyone's so passionate about helping people tap into their full potential, from the candidates we guide to our own colleagues. It's sharpened my coaching in a fun way, turning their doubts into global adventures. I've found real purpose here watching those transformations happen every day.

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

There are many amazing stories, so it is very hard to pick one. We hear stories of people who moved with a job offer to the country they were interning, people who achieved incredible opportunities through networking with our alumni community just a couple of months after interning, and also stories of people who met their best friends or significant other because of this opportunity.

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

I would love to join our Tokyo program! There are so many amazing places to explore and such a unique culture to experience! I also love japanese food, so being able to try the traditional cuisine would be incredible for me! Besides that, working in Japan would teach me more about subtle communication styles.

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

We're the leading provider of international internships, where our passionate team loves helping people grow by guiding them through every step of their internship journey. We are all very passionate about cultures, travel, languages, and people in general, making us deeply people-oriented and always ready to truly care for and understand our applicants needs.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

I believe the biggest factor is a people-first culture that genuinely invests in everyone's growth, both team members and clients alike. At The Intern Group, this shines through our shared passion for guiding interns on transformative journeys while supporting each other's development daily. It builds loyalty, sparks innovation, and turns challenges into triumphs, creating a thriving environment where everyone is aiming to reach their full potential.

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What countries does API Intern Group offer programs in?

Is API Intern Group reputable?

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Why did you choose this program?

What did your program provider assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

What's your advice to other travelers?

Staff Interviews

Cassia Scarinci

Staff Spotlight: Cassia Scarinci

What is your favorite travel memory?

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?