Program Reviews

My CRCC Ho Chi Minh City experience was a dream come true! I really enjoyed the work I did at the company I was placed at and did genuine work that contributed to the company! The CRCC staff are super helpful and friendly! Plus the community volunteers they get to connect with us helped us deepen our understanding of the local spots….especially the cafes for me! I think if you’re thinking of going abroad and interning CRCC is a great company to do it with, comfortable housing and of course meeting great people and making lifelong friendships with fellow interns. 10/10 would recommend.

Anthony Bourdain's wisdom of being "a traveler, not a tourist," is the perfect way to describe my experience in Tokyo with CRCC. While I typically love backpacking when I travel, this program forced me out of my comfort zone to experience what is was like to live like a expat and thoroughly experience the all of the pros and cons of Tokyo. The program is pretty hands-off when it comes to your internship and activities - which is something I appreciated but some may prefer more involvement. Overall, I highly recommend this program to those who can afford it (many schools have scholarships for this !!). At the end of my time though, it was really the friends I made who really made my experience.

I had a wonderful experience and felt that the CRCC staff was supportive during my entire time in Vietnam. I felt like I grew a lot as a person and learned from being in a completely new culture. This experience taught me the importance of embracing new surroundings and preparing for adversity, as well as asking for help when unsure about something. My internship placement was incredibly rewarding and taught me many new skills that I will carry on with me in my future professional career. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to broaden their cultural diversity

I had the incredible opportunity to intern with CRCC Asia in Ho Chi Minh City, and it was an experience I will cherish for a lifetime. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with warmth and support from the CRCC Asia team, making me feel right at home in this vibrant city.

One of the standout features of this internship was the cultural immersion. Ho Chi Minh City is a bustling metropolis with a rich history, and CRCC Asia ensured that I not only worked on meaningful projects but also had ample opportunities to explore and appreciate the local culture. Whether it was trying delicious street food, visiting historical landmarks, or learning about Vietnamese traditions, every day was a new adventure.

The professional growth I experienced during my internship was remarkable. I was placed in a dynamic work environment where I was able to apply my skills and gain valuable industry-specific knowledge. The mentorship and guidance provided by my supervisor were instrumental in helping me develop both personally and professionally.

What truly made this internship unique was the strong sense of community among fellow interns. I made lifelong friends from around the world, and we supported each other through our challenges and successes. The cultural and social events organized by CRCC Asia allowed us to bond and create lasting memories.

For future participants, I would like to emphasize that this internship is not just about gaining work experience but also about personal growth, cultural immersion, and building a global network. Ho Chi Minh City, with its unique blend of tradition and modernity, is an ideal backdrop for such an enriching experience.

In conclusion, my internship with CRCC Asia in Ho Chi Minh City was an unforgettable journey filled with professional development, cultural exploration, and lifelong friendships. I would highly recommend this program to anyone looking to broaden their horizons and embark on a transformative adventure.

My time in Seoul as part of the CRCC Asia Program is one to remember. Going to Seoul, I was nervous and sad about leaving home. From the moment I landed, I was greeted with a positive attitude and a very enthusiastic program manager. The people I met during my time in Seoul (on the same program and the Korean buddies) are life long friends, and the experiences we shared together will be memories we will cherish forever! To sum it up, the program has taught me life long skills, and connected me with a network from another country. A tip from me is to be proactive and find a company you want to work with! I ended up suggesting to the manager a few architecture firms to contact and I ended up with a very highly regarded firm in South Korea.

To sum it up, you will no regret going on this program!

As my first time living abroad going to England taught me quite a few things. Like how to navigate a foreign country and how to make my own travel plans. If I were to do it again I think I would have wanted to do an Asain country because I felt that England was very similar to America in many respects. I absolutely loved the people I worked with, and the people on my program. I know I enjoyed my internship, but it can be hit or miss as some students disliked theirs. It can also get a bit expensive so do be prepared for that.

From the start till the end it was a very wonderful experience both professionally and socially.
I had the time of my life because I made lifetime friends and the vibrant city of Manchester was a wonderful city with lots of events and activities to do.
The internship program had quite a number of events and activities that were worthwhile and very educational like charity walks and volunteering opportunities which is good for your resume.
Thank you CRCC ASIA for a lifetime experience..... Andrea you made it happen.

I cannot say enough great things about the time I spent in Manchester, England. There is nothing that I would change about the quality of my internship placement, the support I received from CRCC Asia, friends that I made while abroad, and the amazing city that I got to explore. Manchester, England will always hold a special place in my heart and I hope to return and hopefully move to permanently someday! My internship was at a mental health charity where I focused on their social media, updating their website and creating a communication strategy.

I had the opportunity to attend two back-to-back internships in the UK. One was during the summer of 2018 with the help of another internship company and last summer of 2019 with CRCC Asia. While both were vastly different in both location and work environments I truly felt more taken care of with CRCC Asia. Everything from the process of obtaining a visa to being picked up at the airport, to receiving a fun weekly itinerary was very smooth and was provided seamlessly in advance. Once settled in the CRCC team quickly accommodated all of the interns (which have now become some of my best friends) into our living quarters and gave us a very well informed orientation of Manchester such as awesome tourist attractions and even some of the city's best-kept secrets. With an inspiring weekly commute through the city center, I took every opportunity I could to walk on foot and explore Manchester's industrialized historic parts as well as it's surrounding modern campus university. As for the internship itself, I have a great time exploring the corporate world of the fashion industry and was able to work directly under my supervisor who was the CEO where I was able to gain an incredible amount of knowledge that I would have definitely struggled to obtain anywhere else. One key takeaway that I learned while in Manchester without sounding too cliche is to really make the most out of every opportunity because it will be over before you know it.

My internship experience with EMERGE last summer is one of the best experience I have ever had in my life! As a project intern with EMERGE, I engaged with two vital development issues: environmental sustainability and food security. At EMERGE Recycling, I designed and conducted customer satisfaction surveys for over 400 clients in order to assess confidential paper shredding and waste collection services, thereby bringing about better resource management and promoting 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) within the wider community. I also collaborated with colleagues at FareShare Greater Manchester (part of EMERGE) on their community food redistribution initiative to tackle food waste and food poverty in and around Manchester.