Program Reviews

My internship at Metropolitan General Hospital in Athens was truly an unforgettable experience. I had the rare opportunity to observe numerous surgeries across various specialties, including cardiovascular, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery. Being able to witness such a wide range of procedures gave me valuable insight into medical practices that I wouldn’t typically have access to in the U.S.

Beyond the hospital, I was able to explore the beautiful country of Greece, meet incredible new friends from around the world, and immerse myself in a different culture. The connections I made—both professionally and personally—were incredibly meaningful, and this experience has greatly expanded my perspective on healthcare and global medicine.

Overall, this internship not only enriched my medical knowledge but also gave me memories and relationships I’ll cherish for a lifetime.

Intern Abroad HQ and Circa Abroad did a really good job with coordination and making sure I felt safe. Intern abroad HQ, however, I feel, did not advertise the actual content of the internship very well. I was under the impression that I would mostly be working with your own hardware and learn things about aerodynamics and mechanics, while in actuality, I mostly had experience during this in software-based programs. I would recommend interning in Thessaloniki, because it is a beautiful city, very walkable, and somewhat tight-knit.

Intern Abroad HQ is a fantastic organization if you are looking for a program abroad to observe what you love! I went to Valencia Spain for two weeks observing in a physiotherapy clinic. Intern Abroad HQ made the whole process easy to complete and gave me tons of support the whole way from beginning to end. Everyone was so kind and had answers to all my questions. They were incredibly organized and kept me in line with all that I needed to do on my end. They provided me a once in a lifetime experience that I will never forget!

My remote internship was a highly valuable and enriching experience that allowed me to contribute meaningfully to bottlenose dolphin research. My supervisor was incredibly supportive, patient, and provided clear, constructive guidance throughout the project. The structured workflow and consistent feedback helped me stay engaged and feel like an integral part of the team, despite working remotely. This experience not only enhanced my technical skills—particularly in data analysis and research methods—but also deepened my understanding of how impactful conservation work can be. It has inspired me to continue developing in this field and to actively seek opportunities where I can contribute to wildlife conservation efforts.

I was contacted well before my internship date by my Greek contacts, who spent a lot of time getting me acquainted with where to go and how to get around. The accommodations were cozy, and everything was within walking and bus-riding distance. I had a great time and I learned a lot about the Greek culture. Everyone was warm and welcoming. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 was due to a bit of confusion as to where I would do observations/shadowing. Papageorgiou Hospital experience was definitely unique. Lunch advice: eat at the hospital cafeteria! The food is AMAZING! (Also, interns and staff get a discount.)

I really enjoyed my medical internship in Madrid. InternAbroadHQ was one of the best experiences I have had. They were flexible with my university's requirements. Also, the site where I was assigned exceeded my expectations. I was able to shadow and support doctors at a clinic across several different specialties. I feel much more competent with my medical Spanish speaking skills as well as in learning more about the medical field and health policy in Spain. I hope to do another internship with Intern Abroad HQ again.

This program was such a unique experience that provided a great balance of cultural exchange and learning by living with a host family along with a professional aspect of the internship. I really enjoyed getting to work with people from all over the world and explore and travel around the country during my time off. The internship was very welcoming and flexible to my schedule with lots of time for enjoying the rest of the experience! Some of my favorite memories were learning learning new styles of dances and hearing live music throughout the country.

My experience was unique because it was flexible and laidback. Plus, the environment was positive. I enjoyed meeting with the coordinator at the times that worked for me. Also, the fact that I got the chance to learn about another culture’s values and beliefs. This internship is something that enables me to build myself professionally and personally, and it’s something that I recommend to students and non-students. Overall, this experience is worth it and I wouldn’t mind doing it again. I enjoyed so much.

My experience during this internship offered me extensive training in QGIS, along with many culturally enriching lessons. This internship involved collecting field data through game transits, vegetation surveys, and camera traps. I also collaborated with the conservation team to assess human interactions and their impact on animal behavior, generating data in QGIS alongside other professionals. Over the course of two months, I was tested both professionally and personally, deepening my skills in QGIS while broadening my understanding of local cultures and conservation efforts. My favorite moments included interacting with other international volunteers and learning about their perspectives and lifestyles. Being part of a community focused on motivation and collaboration has instilled in me numerous morals and ethics.

Working as an intern in penetration testing, this has made my experience unique; the reason being due to this collaborative team environment. Support and sharing knowledge within a team helped me a lot during my learning process. I appreciated how open each one was to questions and eager to help anyone to further improvement.

This will also help future participants understand that they get to learn more by practically experiencing things rather than merely reading about them. The more exposure I got to a variety of situations and advice from experienced professionals the greater the learning on both personal and professional levels. I would like to recommend to future interns that they should be more interactive, ask for help whenever needed, and not miss any opportunity to learn whatsoever.