Program Reviews

What first brought my attention for applying to do the virtual internship was to learn about Fijis culture and more likely to help with their development, and this was definitely achieved through the zoom meetings, fun fridays, Q and A sessions, and off course with the guidance off their marvelous mentors.
I would definitely repeat this experience, as it has been very emotive for me to contribute a grain of sand so that Fiji can improve ecologically, economically, structurally and in all other aspects.

I really enjoyed the internship! I learnt so much about Fiji and it’s culture, as well as sustainable development. The skill series were also very helpful, especially as someone who would like to go into international development as a potential career. The programme was very organised, with great support systems and considering the programme was online, I still managed to network with fellow interns. The internship was great thing to focus on over summer, especially in such restricted times. 10/10 would recommend.

This internship was very valuable in terms of gaining experience in fields where work experience is very difficult to find eg international development. It provided so much content, with guest speakers who have really inspired me in my general life and accessible learning content which has been fascinating to read through. The team has been very friendly and incredible in providing a personable and accessible experience for us interns! I really enjoyed working my way through the internship and will very much miss it. Overall it was well worth the money and wish I could do it for longer!

This is a well run and fun internship. Excellent quality and hugely beneficial in looking outside your “bubble” and being able to learn a new culture and language. Also learn great skills in marketing, policy making, business plans and so much more. There is so much support available and multiple ways to ask questions to suit the needs of the intern. Also the action projects are so interesting and it is a great have an impact in benefit Fiji. I am hoping to do this internship again in the future as I have fallen for this project.

Think Pacific's Virtual Internship exceeded all of my expectations! The volume and depth of content provided in the learning section of the internship was incredible and meant that I had a strong knowledge of Fijian culture before choosing my action project.The weekly mentor meetings provide you with all the support you could need, while engagement with other interns and live webinars make the 'remote' experience of the internship feel much more inclusive and supportive. My experience has been extremely fulfilling and has given me an invaluable insight into the NGO Sector, as well as a new found love for Fiji. Thank you Think Pacific!

I took part in Think Pacific’s virtual internship as I wanted something meaningful to due during the summer of 2020. The internship was one month long the first week involved learning about the culture and traditions of Fiji. This was in depth and engaging. The second week involved choosing your action project. This included learning about organisations such as Lifeline Fiji and Fiji Mental Health Alliance as well as your area of internship (mental health, marketing, NGO management, education...). The third and fourth week you worked individually on your action project you have chosen before submitting your work alongside a recorded presentation. You are supported by an amazing mentor though-out your four weeks and have weekly mentor meetings. I have learnt so much more that I thought I would. I couldn’t recommend think pacific and their virtual internship enough!

Interning for Think Pacific was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I have been really interested in NGOs and the charity sector and wanted to expand my skills and knowledge in this area over the summer. I took part in an 8-week NGO Management internship and completed a women's empowerment action project for the Think Pacific Foundation and loved every minute of it. The team is so enthusiastic and passionate about what they do and sharing their love for Fiji with others. I learned so many valuable skills throughout this internship that will carry me through so many aspects of life. I've got my heart set on going to Fiji now - see you out there TP team!

With Covid-19 and lock down I was worried about how to do something meaningful this summer without putting myself or my family at risk.
The Think Pacific Internship was just the answer. It was the perfect combination of in depth learning about Fijian culture and other relevant topics, such as health and NGO management, and working on a project with a Fijian partner organisation. I learnt so much about Fiji, the partner organisation, and myself. I also gained numerous new skills- while being supported by a fantastic mentor throughout! I would recommend this internship to anyone!

I completed the virtual marketing internship which included researching everything about Fiji and their amazing culture, how marketing would work in the Fijian climate and then ultimately went on to work on an action project for Graduate Women Fiji.

I thoroughly enjoyed the entire 8 weeks - Think Pacific held culture sessions, friday fun, chats with mentors and talks by leading professionals! The organisations they partnered with were so great, and I wish I could have chosen multiple different action projects. Would 100% recommend if you have the chance.

I absolutely loved doing this internship! Given all the uncertainty this summer, and the lack of jobs available, I found this a fantastic was to gain some experience from home. I learnt networking skills, presentation skills and lots about marketing and competitor analysis from the skills series portal. Extremely valuable and so much fun too! I think this will give me a huge amount to talk about In interviews, and I don’t feel I wasted my summer at all. My mentor was also lovely, and always extremely helpful and friendly whenever I asked questions.