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Why choose Intern Abroad HQ?

At Intern Abroad HQ, we help students and young professionals turn career aspirations into reality. We facilitate life-enriching internships with industry-leading organizations around the world that allow our interns to learn through experience, develop the skills employers favor, and gain international exposure.

With 240+ internship programs across 24 career fields, you can choose to intern from 2 weeks to 6 months either in-country or virtually, in 22 destinations across Europe, Asia, Africa, Central and South America. We facilitate career-enhancing experiences that are tailored to meet each individual’s academic, professional, or personal requirements.

Intern Abroad HQ is proudly brought to you by the team behind International Volunteer HQ. We have collectively supported more than 130,000 program participants since 2007 and are the only B Corp certified provider in our field - meaning that we have been externally audited and meet the highest social and environmental standards.

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Claire
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Costa Rica Internships With Academic Credit | From 2-24 Weeks

Intern Success!

Nov 6, 2024

This program was such a unique experience that provided a great balance of cultural exchange and learning by living with a host family along with a professional aspect of the internship. I really enjoyed getting to work with people from all over the world and explore and travel around the country during my time off. The internship was very welcoming and flexible to my schedule with lots of time for enjoying the rest of the experience! Some of my favorite memories were learning learning new styles of dances and hearing live music throughout the country.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
The most interesting food that I got to try was chicharrones, fried porkbelly skin eaten like chips for a snack. Definitely my favorite food that I discovered was the guanábana fruit or soursop!
Pros
  • Flexible time for traveling and exploring the country
  • Language immersion
  • Living and eating with host family!
Cons
  • Smaller social network
  • If you are earning credits, a lot of the internship work takes place asynchronysly online
  • Less freedom in daily schedule preferences based on host family placement
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beautiful waterfall in the jungle
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Arianna
24
Female
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Best Remote Internships with Academic Credit

Internship HQ Review

Oct 28, 2024

My experience was unique because it was flexible and laidback. Plus, the environment was positive. I enjoyed meeting with the coordinator at the times that worked for me. Also, the fact that I got the chance to learn about another culture’s values and beliefs. This internship is something that enables me to build myself professionally and personally, and it’s something that I recommend to students and non-students. Overall, this experience is worth it and I wouldn’t mind doing it again. I enjoyed so much.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I would change my time of meetings and days.
Pros
  • Can build resume
  • Gain knowledge about a different culture
  • Flexible
Cons
  • Coordinator might not be available
  • The length of internship is enough
  • You have to pay for the internship and complete it without being paid.
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Isabel
21
Female
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
South Africa Internships With Academic Credit | From 2-24 Weeks

The Experience I Gained With One of Internship HQ's Programs

Oct 16, 2024

My experience during this internship offered me extensive training in QGIS, along with many culturally enriching lessons. This internship involved collecting field data through game transits, vegetation surveys, and camera traps. I also collaborated with the conservation team to assess human interactions and their impact on animal behavior, generating data in QGIS alongside other professionals. Over the course of two months, I was tested both professionally and personally, deepening my skills in QGIS while broadening my understanding of local cultures and conservation efforts. My favorite moments included interacting with other international volunteers and learning about their perspectives and lifestyles. Being part of a community focused on motivation and collaboration has instilled in me numerous morals and ethics.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
In my internship, volunteers participated in Game Transits, where participants explored a designated area while making notes of the animal life occupying it. One time a heard of lions approach the car and took a nap not more than 10 feet away from the bed of the truck. We have also had elephants and buffalo approach the vehicle sparking a nerve-raking feeling of excitement.
Pros
  • Community/ People you meet
  • Interactions with the Wildlife and Habitats
  • Gain Practical Experience in Environmental Science and GIS
Cons
  • Repetitive Tasks
  • Limited English was Spoken
  • Living Conditions were Off Grid
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Soufiane
35
Male
Canada
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Best Remote Internships with Academic Credit

Empowered Learning in a Collaborative Environment

Oct 14, 2024

Working as an intern in penetration testing, this has made my experience unique; the reason being due to this collaborative team environment. Support and sharing knowledge within a team helped me a lot during my learning process. I appreciated how open each one was to questions and eager to help anyone to further improvement.

This will also help future participants understand that they get to learn more by practically experiencing things rather than merely reading about them. The more exposure I got to a variety of situations and advice from experienced professionals the greater the learning on both personal and professional levels. I would like to recommend to future interns that they should be more interactive, ask for help whenever needed, and not miss any opportunity to learn whatsoever.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
If I were to do this internship again, I would prefer to have the onboarding process conducted in person rather than online. While the team was welcoming, a face-to-face orientation would provide a clearer understanding of expectations, tools, and resources, allowing for smoother acclimatization. Additionally, I would advocate for regular in-person feedback sessions throughout the internship, facilitating continuous improvement and better alignment on project goals. This approach would enhance the overall learning experience and foster a stronger connection to my professional development.
Pros
  • Collaboration team environment
  • Hands-on experience
  • Personal growth
Cons
  • Limited resources
  • Time constraints
  • Time zone difference
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Chloe
22
Female
Canada
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Spain Internships With Academic Credit From 2-24 Weeks

My internship experience through Intern Abroad HQ

Oct 10, 2024

I stayed a total of 3 weeks in Valencia, Spain for the physiotherapy internship and I must say Intern Abroad HQ made by experience memorable. Everything was always so organized in a way that facilitated the entire process. I had a great homestay experience and was able to meet amazing people through the program. I also learned a lot from the internship in which I gained lots of hands-on experience. I would recommend staying 4-5 weeks if you wish to gain more experience as I only really got to practice some of the skills I learned near the end of my stay.

What would you improve about this program?
The partner organization that organized optional activities for us were amazing, however I found their activities to be quite costly on top of the internship fee. If you wish to participate in any cultural activities or do some travelling, I recommend going through another agency or finding a group of friends to go with instead.
Pros
  • Meals were all prepared for you
  • Great way to meet new people from all over
  • Good location for travelling
Cons
  • Some lack of communication with the partner organization in terms of their proposed activities
  • Cultural activities were pricey
  • Some lack of organization regarding my internship schedule
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Staff Interviews

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

Sarah Butler

Program
Tanzania Internships With Academic Credit From 4-24 Weeks
Job Title
Program Manager
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What is your favorite travel memory?

After graduating from university, I made the decision to move to the UK and ended up living in London for 5 years. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made! London is such a vibrant, cosmopolitan city, and being so close to other European countries, the world really was my oyster. Coming from such a small country like New Zealand opened my eyes to so many different cultures and ways of living. I was pushed out of my comfort zone, forced to make new friends, travel the world, become more independent, and adapt to a whole new way of living. I made so many great memories and will forever treasure my time spent there.

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

Intern Abroad HQ has always been an environment that fosters creativity, teamwork, and new ideas. A company is only as good as the people it employs, so to be around colleagues that really believe in the work that they do, has only motivated me to be my best, not only professionally but personally too! Speaking to so many interns day to day has made me so much more confident and compassionate. I feel secure in voicing my ideas, troubleshooting problems, and contributing to overall company success.

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

The feedback I receive from returned students is almost always related to their increased sense of self. Traveling abroad, being pushed out of your comfort zone, and trying something new force you to put a lot of faith in yourself and your abilities. Each participant's experience is different, with the highs and lows teaching valuable lessons about one's strengths and weaknesses. For many, completing an internship reinforces passions, hobbies, interests, and career paths. For others, it reinvigorates a love of language, art, or travel. Whatever the outcome, the opportunity to travel abroad expands perspectives, leaving you more culturally and self-aware.

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

For me, I'd love to participate in one of the Social Work & Community Outreach Internships in Arusha, Tanzania. Interns can be placed in NGOs, rehabilitation centers, charities, and with community programs that provide assistance to address specific social issues such as alcohol and drug abuse, domestic abuse, youth pregnancy, and unemployment. Interns can help to improve access to vital healthcare services. Tanzania is such a beautiful country, so to be able to explore world-famous natural landscapes, all while giving back to the communities that make it so special, would be amazing.

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

Intern Abroad HQ has come a long way since its establishment in 2017. In just 6 short years, we have established over 240 internship programs in 22 countries, and it all comes down to the hard work and dedication of those behind the scenes. Our office is full of young professionals who understand the struggle of landing that first job with little to no experience. The ability to relate to our interns, their struggles, and their motivation allows us to reflect more critically on programs and how we can provide the best service possible. We take pride in our programs and respect that people travel from all over the world, investing their time, resources, and energy into them. We take feedback seriously and continuously reflect on how we can improve our services to foster successful and positive experiences.

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

Motivation and enjoying the work you are doing. You have to believe you are making a difference and surround yourself with a team that shares the same goals, values, and objectives for success. Having a shared purpose gives employees something to work towards while also letting customers know what they stand for. At Intern Abroad HQ, we truly believe that an internship is an amazing way to gain practical experience and bolster your resume. Choosing an internship abroad or an international remote internship offers the additional benefits of gaining overseas work experience and broader cultural immersion, both of which will help you stand out to future employers. We track our success by the feedback and reviews our interns give us, so we’re motivated to ensure you have an unbeatable internship experience.