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Why choose CRCC Asia?

CRCC Asia’s award-winning Internship Program has provided over 9,000 students and graduates, like you, the opportunity to boost their employment prospects through work experience placements across 19 sectors.

We are the leading provider of internships and partner with over 1,000 companies in Tokyo, Kansai, Seoul, Ho Chi Minh City, Shanghai, Mumbai & Bangkok. We empower you to develop personal and professional skills in dynamic international settings. 89% of our interns are offered graduate-level jobs within 3 months of program completion and 30% are offered positions in their Host Company post internship.

Our structured employability programmes empower you by providing a platform for internationalizing your work experience and developing key employability skills in dynamic international settings.

CRCC Asia has partnered with Saint Peter’s University to offer a U.S. transcript and award 3, 6, or 9 academic credits for our international internship programs.

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www.crccasia.com
Founded
2006
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Ramen(Japan cultural dish)
Food cooking class
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Lanterns at dusk from Hwagyesa temple in Seoul~
Beautiful night view from Seoul Sky Tower
San nakji with beef tartar and an egg~
This was when I hiked Mt. Fuji during my time in Japan
Company Seminar
Food :)
Jeju Island
Lunch with CEO and Co-workers
Seoul Night Life
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Mariah
21
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Ho Chi Minh City Internship Program with CRCC Asia

Legal Internship in Ho Chi Minh City

Mar 19, 2025

My legal internship in Ho Chi Minh City was an incredible experience filled with learning, cultural immersion, and growth. Working in the vibrant city center was exciting! The law firm’s supportive environment and my amazing colleagues made working enjoyable, and I gained numerous transferable skills. As a foreign legal intern, I was able to help my colleagues by drafting and reviewing legal documents as well as researching different areas of Vietnamese law. Sharing daily lunches with them was a highlight as well. Beyond work, I explored HCMC and enjoyed taking part in events organised by CRCC, especially visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels and volunteering at a local dog shelter! Connecting with interns from diverse fields only added to the experience, and the welcoming nature of the people in HCMC left a lasting impression. This internship was more than just professional development- it was a culturally enriching adventure I will always cherish!

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I would have stayed longer to make the most out of the program!
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HCMC
Phu Quoc
Grab rides!
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Ryan
Male
United Kingdom
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Kansai Internship Program with CRCC Asia

Ryan's Japan internship and experience

Mar 7, 2025

This CRCC Asia internship in the Kansai region was an invaluable experience.From completing my 1 month internship in Kyoto,Japan to the flexibility of being able to explore venture Osaka and Tokyo was amazing.Firstly, my host company (COGNANO),a biotechnology company, were very welcoming and to get past the language barrier I was assigned an English supervisor which was very helpful and a worry before I completed the experience.Whilst completing my work hours during the weekdays I was able to explore and took part in various activities during the weekends and during the Japanese holiday.

Some of the activities involved getting together with other interns on the program and delve deeper into the food culture of Japan with a food cooking class and others revolved around the history of Japan with visiting various temples and the earthquake museum(beautiful attractions might I add).

I was able to develop skills to further my career in my field of study engineering by getting first hand working environment experience and complete various experiments and learn the steps behind them and was granted the opportunity to be apart of a hsareholders meeting and see how they ran.

Overall,this program granted me a better insight of my field of study,working environments and allowed me to explore Japan (a country I’ve always wanted to visit) and understand the variety of historical and food culture that comes with it.

Pros
  • A flexible schedule to grant me to explore a country I’ve always wanted to whilst also getting invaluable working experience for my future career.
  • Everything from my internship to the fun activities on the weekends were very well organised
  • Meeting interns and colleagues from around the world and making a vast range of connections
Cons
  • As I started later compared to some of the other interns wasn’t formally introduced with everyone.
Interns final ceremony group
Temple attraction
Food cooking class
Ramen(Japan cultural dish)
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Riley
Female
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Seoul Internship Program with CRCC Asia

Internship and Exploring Seoul Winter 2025

Feb 26, 2025

Although I was only one of two interns total for the winter term with CRCC, I couldn't be more grateful and happy with my experience. I learned so much, traveled a ton, and made some amazing long-lasting professional and personal connections/friends. Seoul is a full and bright city, but it is also possible to travel all around Korea even if you only have a short amount of time. I absolutely regret nothing and loved every second of my time, only wish I could've stayed longer since 8 weeks goes by insanely fast~

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
San-nakji is probably the most unfamiliar/hard to find! It's a raw octopus dish (can be a little unnerving to some because it's known to be moving still when served) but was delicious with some side dishes, sesame oil, and beef~
San nakji with beef tartar and an egg~
Beautiful night view from Seoul Sky Tower
Lanterns at dusk from Hwagyesa temple in Seoul~
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Eduardo
22
Male
Brazil
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Tokyo Internship Program with CRCC Asia

Tokyo - CRCC Summer Internship Experience

Feb 20, 2025

Spending my summer in Tokyo for an internship was an amazing experience. It was so much fun to explore a new culture, meet new people, and live in such an exciting city. CRCC, the company that organized the program, did a great job making sure we had a place to stay and helped us get around Tokyo. Overall, I had a great time, but there were a couple of things I wish had been better.

One thing I wished for was more organized activities for the interns. While we naturally made friends and hung out, it would have been nice if CRCC had planned more events for us to meet and interact. Another thing that could be improved is the professional aspect of the internship. For people looking for a serious and career-focused experience, this program might not be the best choice. The internship itself was decent, but it didn’t feel very structured or intense.

What would you improve about this program?
Just giving a little bit more focus on the quality of the internship for the interns and getting all the students together more
Pros
  • Housing
  • Introduction of the city
  • Staff Support
Cons
  • Interactivity
  • Internship Quality
This was when I hiked Mt. Fuji during my time in Japan
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Chizzy
23
Female
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Seoul Internship Program with CRCC Asia

Best 2 Months of My Life

Nov 22, 2024

During the 2 months of my marketing internship in Seoul, I developed new skills like web design, improved my Korean skills with my co-workers, and most of all, made friends that I will cherish for a long time. My living accommodation was surprisingly quite spacious and I loved the location(Yonsei Hall). The CRCC Asia staff were so helpful and kind especially when I had to go to the emergency room. They were with me every step of the way. Everyday was so much fun and I’m so glad I decided to go through with this program.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Become friends with the other program interns! (Especially the ones that live in your dorm building). It will make your entire experience in Korea all the more fun. The best part of ending my work day was meeting up with my new friends and going out for dinner. Going to events like Water Bomb festival or even small pop-up shops are so much more fun as a group.
Pros
  • Nice Spacey Dorm (Yonsei Hall)
  • Very Helpful Staff
  • Location (Proximity to popular areas)
Cons
  • Mandatory CRCC Asia Events
  • Unpaid Internship
  • Culmination of Transportation Cost
Seoul Night Life
Lunch with CEO and Co-workers
Jeju Island
Food :)
Company Seminar
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Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Hannah Kay Guth

Program
England Internship Program (London & Manchester) with CRCC Asia
Hannah Kay Guth

Why did you choose this program?

I chose this program for various reasons. When deciding where I wanted to travel, I wanted to find a place that could feel like home. Yes, going out of your comfort zone can be a good thing, but I wanted to live somewhere where I felt like I could be myself. Manchester was that place for me.

Another reason for choosing this program was that I felt like it was the perfect mixture of independent traveling and organized by the provider. Being able to have real-life experience in the field of my choosing was the best scenario that I could have asked for.

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

Like I said before, the way that this program was set up was the most ideal situation for me. It was very personalized to me and I got exactly the experience that I set out to get.

My university assisted me at the beginning and helped me understand what the future steps were going to be. From there, CRCC Asia contacted me and asked questions about the type of internship I wanted during my stay in Manchester. Once that was out of the way, they set up interviews with various nonprofit organizations for me and I got to decide where I wanted to work. The whole process really couldn't have been easier.

From there, things were fairly independent. I had to mail some paperwork, get a work visa myself and set up flights. At the end of the day, I felt like the balance was good between the both of us.

Knowing that I had CRCC Asia in my corner really put me at ease.

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

Advice that I would give someone going on the program is:

1. Take everything as it comes. In the beginning, before leaving, things are going to be stressful. Keep in the back of your mind that everything is going to work out and that the people at CRCC Asia or really any provider are there to help and support you. Even when you are settled in your flat with your roommates, your provider is there to make you as comfortable as they can. Knowing that I was their priority really set me at ease and allowed me to enjoy my time.

2. Take time for yourself! This can be a huge transition for most people and getting adjusted can take a while. One thing that helped me was walking around the city and the area where my flat was. Finding a local pub, restaurant, or a coffee shop that felt comfortable and like a safe place really helped me ease my mind. Feeling comfortable and confident in your surroundings helps dramatically.

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

Your average day can look different than others and that is okay. For me, my day consisted of:

1. Walking to the train station and going to work.

2. Work and my lunch break of wandering the city of Stockport.

3. Returning from work and going to a local pub to unwind.

4. Returning to my flat and making dinner or going out with friends.

Each week was different. As CRCC Asia was able to set up some fun things for us to do, each weekend looked different. While the workdays where relatively the same, the weekends were the best time to wander around the city you are living in or surrounding cities.

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

My biggest fear is that I either wouldn't like working at a nonprofit or that I would hate the city. I overcame these fears by really diving in headfirst. I wanted to learn everything that I could. While educating myself, I realized that at the end of the day, the only that that could stop me from having the best time that I can is myself. Having a good attitude about the experience changes everything.

What's your favorite memory?

There were so many amazing moments. One of my favorite shows is called "Love Island." It is a reality show where singles go into a villa to find love. One of my goals was to meet some past cast members; fortunately for me, I was able to complete that goal!

Another favorite memory was getting my tattoo. I fell in love with Manchester way more than I thought I would. That city is apart of me and a place that I hope to move to someday. A major symbol of Manchester is the worker bee. After the bombings at the Ariana Grande concert, this symbol took over the city and showcased work ethic and community. I loved it so much that I got a tattoo of it and I will cherish it forever.

Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

Kevin Kikuchi

Program
Kansai Internship Program with CRCC Asia
Job Title
General Manager - Osaka
Kevin was born and raised in London and after graduating from university has worked for major Japanese trading companies in London. With Japanese background on his father's side, he has always had a deep affinity with the country and his love for the culture, warm-hearted environment and great cuisine found in Osaka has led him to move there in 2017. Since then, he has had experience in managing an IT start-up and setting up the CRCC Asia Osaka office from scratch.
Kevin Kikuchi

What is your favorite travel memory?

My favorite travel memory was trekking in Kyrgyzstan when I was still in my teens. I had already experienced traveled to numerous countries, but mainly in Europe. Experiencing a completely different culture was eye-opening and for the first time, allowed me to understand that people can connect even with a language barrier through our community service work there.

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

This company is run by highly motivated staff from various backgrounds so every day is a new lesson on new cultures. It has provided me with new perspectives that have pushed my creativity, an attribute that is heavily required for my position.

The company has also allowed me to network with various companies and organizations in Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe, improving my understanding of business and economy within West Japan.

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

One of our alumni was hired by their host company and is now doing programming work for them remotely. As they saw huge potential in him, they gave him a senior position as 'Chief Data Scientist' role to show their commitment and faith towards him. Should he choose to, he will be able to return to Osaka to work for this company after his graduation.

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

I would definitely be interested in having an internship in Seoul (South Korea). I happen to be half South Korean, but surprisingly, I never visited the country, so there would be no better opportunity than participating in an internship program in Seoul! I have seen the successes they have had in their city and I would never say no to having Korean food every day!

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

I knew from the moment I had attended the first interview that the staff at CRCC Asia are passionate to help people. This unanimous goal fosters an environment where we are motivated to provide the best programs to our participants.

I was extremely proud to have had such high satisfaction scores from our interns after our very first internship program. Furthermore, CRCC Asia's activities have attracted the interest of government organizations and huge accelerators in Osaka thanks to all the positive reactions we got from our host companies who took in these interns.

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

I believe having a group of people with similar goals and passions is key to success for any company. Sharing your successes with people with similar values can be rewarding and when in a difficult situation it is easy to lose sight of goals, but having someone next to you with similar ambitions can spur you on.

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Megan Swanick
USA University Relations Manager, Manchester Internship Program Manager