Intern Abroad HQ

My time interning in Spain with InternAbroad HQ was an experience I'll never forget! I was nervous at first, but with their prompt responses and support, I adjusted very quickly. The housing accommodations exceeded my expectations and I learned so much about the country. I was able to learn some Spanish and had an amazing relationship with my host mom. Many friendships were made that will last a lifetime. This internship allowed me to grow both personally and professionally, and I would recommend interning with them 100%!!

I had a great time. Not only did I learn so much I also was able to make connections all over the world. I was able to explore Costa Rica, be independent, and learn all about how NGOs are run in Costa Rica. I worked on land so did not go in the water much but I had a blast learning about the education and money side of the NGO. All of us "land" interns had a great bond and worked together on some projects. I also liked that we had weekends and some weekdays off so we can do some weekend trips or go to beaches that were father away.

I loved my experience in my marketing internship, not only because I learned skills for my professional development, but also because I had the privilege to share this experience with people all around the world including japanese that made me open my perspective and way of thinking in making businesses. I recommend this experience for people that are traveling alone and want to make friends and at the same time gain professional experiences. Also to people that want to emerge in japan's history and cultural background.

Before applying to Intern Abroad HQ, I was honestly nervous about moving abroad alone for a month. My family and I spent a lot of time researching the program because we struggled to find detailed firsthand experiences from past participants, so taking the leap initially felt intimidating. Looking back now, I’m incredibly grateful that I did.

I completed a marketing internship in Ireland, and what stood out most to me was how hands-on the experience actually was. I wasn’t simply shadowing someone the entire time — I was trusted with real projects and responsibilities involving social media, marketing, branding, and Google Ads troubleshooting. Some of the projects challenged me far outside my comfort zone, but they also helped me build confidence in my ability to problem solve and adapt quickly.

Outside of work, I truly felt immersed in Ireland rather than feeling separated from it as just a tourist. I explored cities, went on tours, met incredible people, and experienced both the exciting and chaotic moments that come with living abroad independently. By the end of the internship, I realized I had grown professionally and personally far more than I expected in only four weeks.

If I could give future participants one piece of advice, it would be to allow yourself time to adjust and fully embrace the experience. Some of the most meaningful growth happens during the uncomfortable moments.

During the end of April and the whole month of May, I did a one month internship for education administration in Ireland. This company helped me the whole way with setting me up and giving me a great housing. The family was very nice. I felt so safe they accommodated me with many things and were generally the nicest people I have ever met and helped me in a whole other country same with the company they really valued me cared for me gave me plenty of support before during and after my Program. My internship placement was awesome. Everyone was so nice there they took care of me showed me new things I learned so much from them. I even got the opportunity to teach a few classes since that’s what my degree is back home so that was an amazing experience. I got to have the experience to teach in a whole other country. i’m really grateful for this experience and so glad that I chose this program to help me through it.