The Intern Group

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.

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 your favorite travel memory?

During my time travelling Vietnam in January 2024, I experienced many new cultures and ways of life that I was so intrigued by. I also stepped out of my comfort zone to embrace the backpacking lifestyle, and I am so glad I did!

Spending 4 days driving through the mountainous north was an incredible adventure. The amazing people we met who welcomed us into their homes and the memories I made with the group are some ill never forget! The instant friendships I made to share the stunning views and questionable driving with was a bonus.

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

Since working for TIG, I have become much more versed in international relations building important relationships with people from around the world. From this I have become a much more open and understanding person, speaking with people from different background and learning how they view success in life.

I understand the importance of being open minded, patient and welcome new challenges and experiences as I have witnessed how such experiences can shape your future.

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

As an experiencer coordinator, I am lucky enough to build some fantastic relationships with each intern and I always love hearing this experience has helped them in further jobs or life in general. Hearing that this program has given them the confidence to travel more and step out of their comfort zone is probably one that excites me the most as I understand how scary it can be to make the jump and book that flight! And to have been apart of helping them feel safe and support while interning abroad is certainly an amazing feeling.

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

Ooooh tough question! I have to choose the digital nomad program in Madrid. Firstly, I am always chasing the sun and I have always wanted to visit the beautiful city of Madrid. Secondly, being a digital nomad gives me the perfect opportunity to travel while working which is the dream right? I would take full advantage and see as much of Spain and Europe as possible while still gaining amazing experience in my chosen career field!

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

I believe the dedication of our experience coordinators in each destinations makes our company stand out. Each one goes above and beyond to build connection with every intern, constantly reaching out and offer their advice and guidance. The interns feel safe with an incredible support system around them while they experience this adventure abroad.

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

I believe the biggest factor would be having the same goal and focus as a large team. This key to creating a successful company. With the same intentions, each team member can ensure they are working to achieve the same goal and therefore always have this as their motivation and continue to grow as a company.