Intern Colombia

My time in Medellin was incredible from beginning to end. Before starting, I had signed up for the program hoping for a challenging experience that would allow me to achieve both personal and academic development. Looking back at my time in the country, I was able to achieve both. My internship (that focused on assessing the social impacts of green hydrogen projects) helped me narrow down a career path to pursue after I complete my studies, and the people I met and the experiences I have had while in the country will be among my most cherished memories.

Intern Colombia also provided continuous support from beginning to end. In my first few months, they made sure I was properly situated in the city and familiarised with the internship. They also continuously offered events, so I'd have opportunities to go out and explore not just Medellin, but other small towns throughout Antioquia as well. These trips and events were some of the most fun I had during my time here.

I really enjoyed my experience in Bogotá. The city has so much to offer and I really enjoyed being able to explore different aspects of Colombia from its nature, food, music, and much more. Initially I did not know what to expect, but Colombia is much more modern and global than I expected. I felt safe getting around the city and it was a very valuable experience academically/professionally but also socially and personally. I got to experience discomfort and grow from challenges. I had to navigate and plan traveling by myself. It was a great opportunity to learn how to be independent and feel like an adult. I would highly recommend others to travel somewhere that makes them a little nervous and to be immersed in a culture very different than your own. I think that study abroad to Europe is very common and while it can also be a great experience, it is not uncomfortable enough. I think I will have many opportunities to visit Europe as an adult in personal travel, so I really wanted to make my study abroad experience something different and to a destination less explored.

I did 6 months of an internship program in Medellin this last year plus an extra 3 months in the city. intern Colombia provided me with countless internship opportunities within my field and set up all my interviews which made the process so much easier, as I struggled to find these opportunities by myself !! They also proved to be an excellent support system for me throughout my time there, which in the beginning was especially necessary whilst I was still finding my feet in the country. I had a nasty situation with immigration once due to me saying the wrong thing as passport control and they provided me with a session with an immigration lawyer free of charge even though it was completely my fault; without their help things could have really gone a lot worse! This is just one example of the support they gave me throughout my year abroad. I’d recommend this company to anyone considering working abroad in Colombia. Thank you so much Matt and Naty for everything, you made my experience what it was !

I spent 7 weeks with Intern Colombia in Bogota, Colombia. I was able to explore my professional goals in a matched internship environment specially tailored to my interests while being exposed to Colombian culture though weekly programming hosted by Intern Colombia. Dance classes, language classes, language exchange nights, dinners, and day trips to nearby towns were offered to us and I had an amazing time with amazing people. 100% recommend this program if you are looking to enrich your life and create memories and experiences that you will be forever grateful for.

I interned in Bogotá, Colombia, for 8 weeks, and it was an amazing experience. Alongside working we were also given the opportunity to venture out. This was a great balance that allowed me to truly take in the environment and appreciate it. Every week, we had events to explore locally and throughout the country. Being in Colombia exposed me to a different culture that I will miss, along with the friendships I made with other international interns. If given the opportunity, I would definitely go back to Colombia!