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Why choose The Intern Group?

The Intern Group is a leading provider of international internship programs, with a network of over 15,000 alumni across diverse industries and more than 1,000 five-star reviews online. Our mission is to empower individuals to explore their passions, challenge their limits, and unlock their full potential.

Our internships cover all major sectors, offering roles in fields like business, marketing, PR, finance, government, and non-profits. Each position is crafted to fast-track your career growth, equipping you with real-world experience that will set you apart in a competitive job market. If you're eager to travel abroad while gaining invaluable CV-building experience, this opportunity is for you.

Choose from nine dynamic international destinations or opt for a remote placement. Intern with globally recognized companies or innovative start-ups in Madrid, Dublin, London, New York, Tokyo, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Melbourne, and Medellin—or complete a remote internship from anywhere.

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2011

Reviews

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Lauren
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A Valuable Gap Year Experience with The Intern Group

I recently completed an international internship in Dublin, Ireland through The Intern Group as part of my gap year before attending medical school. The Intern Group made sure I had everything I needed to succeed, from pre-arrival assistance to ongoing support throughout my internship. They also organized events that made it easy to connect with other interns and build lasting friendships.

I was placed with an inspiring nonprofit organization, and the experience opened my eyes to new directions in my career path while deepening my passion for practicing medicine with a more global perspective.

In addition to the professional growth, the cultural experience was truly unforgettable. Dublin is an incredible city with so much history, vibrant culture, and friendly people. It's also easy to travel and explore other parts of Ireland. I made lifelong memories and met amazing people from around the world.

Overall, this internship was an invaluable experience, and I highly recommend The Intern Group to anyone looking to gain international work experience!

Response from The Intern Group

Thank you for sharing your incredible story of career and personal growth, Lauren! We're pleased to hear your time in Dublin was so beneficial in different ways. We're wishing you all the best with your medical studies and we can't wait to see what's next for you!

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Elaina
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Dublin/London Internship - The Intern Group

I absolutely loved my internship and the help I had during the process. The company, people working, and coordinators in each of the locations I was at were phenomenal and helped me gain so much insight. I will now be moving to Ireland full-time because I love it so much. This type of experience is a great way to add to your resume and understand how the workforce is in different countries. It brings opportunities for travel, eating different foods, meeting new friends, and experiencing different cultures.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
The most nerve wracking thing for me was starting a job in a foreign country. But remembered that each job no matter where will be different and people are there to help! Your supposed to not know anything!
Pros
  • Travel
  • Meeting new people
  • New opportunity
Cons
  • Culture shock
  • Not knowing too many people
  • Price of program
Response from The Intern Group

Thank you for sharing your time in Dublin with us, Elaina! It's fantastic to hear you'll be moving to Ireland full-time and your internship was so fulfilling professionally and personally - it looks like you had an amazing time! We can't wait to see what's next for you in your career.

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Tina
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My stay in Dublin was a once-in-a-lifetime experience

I really had the best summer ever! I am so thankful to the inter group for giving me the opportunity to see Ireland! I met amazing people and forged so many friendships. My job was everything I wished for! The organisation’s staff was always so nice and responsive! The accommodation was good. Honestly, I will never ever forget this summer. This experience really helped me find myself. It is a journey through personal growth everybody need in their twenties. Overall I will 100% recommend the Intern Group to everyone!!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
I really was struggling with the question ‘How are you?’, but I think as a non native English speaker, everyone has to face it 😅
Pros
  • Meeting amazing people
  • Ver good internship position secured
  • Travelling around :))
Response from The Intern Group

Thank you for sharing your time in Dublin with us, Tina! It's fantastic to hear you enjoyed your experience in the city and in your internship placement - it's exactly what we strive for. We wish you all the best for the future and can't wait to see what you do next!

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S
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great Program!

This internship in Madrid is an incredible opportunity to grow both personally and professionally while immersing yourself in one of Europe’s most exciting cities. You’ll have an unforgettable time exploring Madrid’s vibrant culture, trying its delicious cuisine, and connecting with amazing people from all over the world. In addition to building your career with hands-on experience in a dynamic environment, you’ll make lifelong memories enjoying Madrid’s stunning sights, lively atmosphere, and unique charm. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to grow, learn, and have the adventure of a lifetime!

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Luke
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great Option for an Internship Abroad

I had a great experience with the Intern Group. I had some reservations initially about the program, as I was told I was best suited for an internship with a nonprofit company, which wasn't necessarily something that aligned well with my career goals. However, I ended up being paired with a language and technology company outside of the NGO sector that was extremely well-aligned with the interests I expressed in my CV and resume. I also really enjoyed the program events and meetups and was able to meet a lot of very cool people from all over the world. The program and event coordinators go above and beyond, and I wish I could have had more time getting to know them, as they are amazing people. I don't know if I would suggest this over studying abroad, but if you're looking for an international internship postgrad, I would 100% recommend it.

Response from The Intern Group

It's amazing to hear you had a great experience with us in London, Luke! Thank you for sharing your experience - we're so pleased you found your role aligned with your interests and you enjoyed everything our program and experience team organized. We're wishing you all the best with whatever comes next for you!

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Alumni Interviews

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

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.

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!

Hopefully, I will be able to explore Japan and South Korea soon too, with all the other countries here in Asia. You’re never too young or too old to visit new places. Mixing an internship experience with traveling was a great idea and not only it looks good on your CV, but it really does improve who you are as a person.

Staff Interviews

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

Regina Rodriguez

Job Title
Global Company Partner Lead
egina, originally from Mexico City, has spent most of her life abroad, embracing diverse cultures along the way. From Canada to both coasts of the United States and summers in the South of France, her passion for travel and cultural immersion has been a defining aspect of her life. She holds a double degree in Political Science and International Relations, reflecting her deep interest in global affairs and cross-cultural understanding. In her free time, she enjoys long walks, reading, meditating, and spending time with her close friends, family and her dog, Mac.
Regina

What is your favorite travel memory?

One of my favorite travel memories is from 2023 when I checked a bucket list destination off my list: Banff National Park. As a child, I watched the movie Last Holiday, where the main character visits Lake Louise. The moment I saw its stunning blue waters on screen, I promised myself I’d see it in person one day. Over time, I developed a love for hiking and conquering mountain summits, which inspired me to plan a trip to Banff. I arrived at Lake Louise at 3:00 a.m. to begin my hike, reaching the summit of Mount Fairview just in time to watch the sunrise over the lake. The view was absolutely breathtaking—a moment I’ll never forget!

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

Since joining The Intern Group, I’ve grown both personally and professionally. Working in a dynamic environment has taught me to embrace change, flexibility, and think creatively!

I’ve developed stronger interpersonal skills, particularly in building relationships with our partners. I’ve learned the value of clear communication, empathy, and collaboration in achieving shared goals.

On a personal level, my sense of purpose has deepened. Being part of a company that has a meaningful impact has made my work incredibly fulfilling.

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

The best story I've heard from a returning student is Dan, who completed his finance internship in one of our programs in 2014. He completed his internship and studies; and years later, he is a part of our team here at The Intern Group. Helping students to realize their potential just like he did nearly 10 years ago.

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

I would choose the Tokyo program for the incredible food! Our amazing experience team constantly shares pictures on our channels, and every post makes me want to join in even more. From the delicious dishes to taking trips to Mount Fuji, I think Tokyo offers a perfect blend of culinary and cultural adventures. That’s where I’d go!

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

What makes TIG unique is our commitment to being purpose-driven and people-focused. Our goal is to create meaningful experiences that empower students to realize their full potential, and this purpose resonates throughout every department of the company. It also makes our day-to-day meaningful.

I am especially proud of my team, the Company Partner Team because we embody the spirit of teamwork. We support each other through challenges, demonstrate flexibility, and remain steadfast in our commitment to deliver amazing experiences to every student. This is shown in our day-to-day but also during critical situations that require swift actions to achieve our goals.

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

I believe the two most important factors for a successful company are having a strong sense of purpose behind what you do and genuinely caring for your people. Purpose gives direction and meaning to every action, transforming work into something more than just a routine. When a company prioritizes its people, it fosters an environment where individuals feel valued, supported, and motivated to contribute their best.

For me, this alignment of purpose and care is especially meaningful at The Intern Group, knowing that what we do has a long-lasting impact on student's lives and that each decision and effort contributes to shaping their futures, helping them realize their potential, and opening doors to new opportunities. It’s this combination of purpose and people-first values that drives not just success, but fulfillment and lasting change!

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