Program Reviews

Taiwanese architecture is really something that I find fascinating. Just by looking carefully at the buildings' architecture, you can tell the history of the city. Taipei was full of surprises and beautiful spots, it was so delightful to work in such conditions. It was an unforgettable and fulfilling experience for the architecture lover that I am.
Interning abroad can be scary and overwhelming but what you learn and whom you meet in the end is worth the challenge! The entire process, from application to completion, was smooth and understandable, Meiji's staff did a great job so you don't have to worry. I mean, guys, just do it and don't be afraid!

I did a marketing internship in Seoul. My work was very interesting because I am self-learning about digital design and I can use Photoshop, Illustrator and Adobe InDesign, so they asked me to create fun designs for social media. It was the best part, I could use my creativity and my knowledge in marketing to create cool content. I also had to make some marketing researches. It was probably the most valuable task, I was able to use what I've studied at uni and have a concrete experience of it.
I made A LOT of mistakes and learned through it. If I have only one piece of advice for someone who would like to have a similar experience, it's that you have to be prepared to make mistakes, and not to be ashamed of it.
I had an amazing experience in Korea!

I am majoring in economics and applied for a business development internship in Japan. Japanese people are very welcoming and I felt at home from the first day of work. As my tasks were quite basic in the beginning, I was afraid that I would get bored at some point, but I got more important tasks after a few days. I have gained lots of useful knowledge about business!
Tokyo is an amazing city with lots of activities to do and places to visit. We had weekly meetings with other interns from Meiji. It was a good opportunity to meet some people and have fun together. I hope I will be able to go to Japan again in the future because it made me want to visit other cities in Japan!

I am fascinated by Asian culture since middle school so I decided that it was finally time to realize my dream, so I applied for this internship. I am studying Chinese and Japanese on my own so it was also a good chance to improve my language skills. My major at uni is digital design so it was my field of choice. I had an interview quite quickly and the company seemed perfect to me, and they also accepted me so I was really excited! It was an IT company, and they were developing a mobile app so I mainly worked on this app alongside another designer. I also did some work for their official website. It was a great chance for me to learn from a professional about this amazing job!

This experience learning about all things business from customs to the details of the logistics and supply chain process in Fukuoka was extremely rewarding. We were able to gain insight into the cultural and historical reasons for how Japanese businessmen and women operate. In being situated in a regional town, outside Fukuoka, famous for its production of mentaiko, we immersed ourselves in the production process from farming the fish with the Yamasue organisation to serving the delicacy in conjunction with other local, fresh produce a variety of traditional meals at the Itoaguri restaurant. With the assistance of the kind and hospitable staff, the whole experience was made that much more enjoyable by forging unforgettable memories and relationships. I would recommend undertaking this program for anyone interested in wanting to learn about beyond the internal dynamics of Japanese business and discover a greater external rationale for their practices.

I went to Taiwan for 2 months as part of my internship. I've been to Asia several times thanks to my parents but Taiwan was the first time for me. I don't know why it took me so long to visit this wonderful country! You have two kinds of places in Taiwan: the big cities with modern buildings and lots of people, and the wild nature with mountains and waterfalls. I love both! One is perfect for working, hanging out with friends, and the other one is perfect to have a refreshing break during the weekends. This internship was a great opportunity to gain work experience in a fantastic environment. Thanks to my Chinese skills I was able to do translation work in a trading company. This kind of experience makes a huge difference on your resume, so go go go!!!

When I went to Japan last year, I taught English to disabled children in Fukuoka. It was a very enriching experience to get involved in such an eye-opening adventure. The NGO was based in Kyushu, they had some branches in Fukuoka prefecture, Kumamoto prefecture and Miyazaki prefecture.
I am studying psychology at uni, and I am very interested in education. I already had several involvements with some associations in Germany but this time I wanted to go abroad and experience a different culture. It was an ambitious challenge and I gained many skills and a great understanding of Japanese society.

I interned for about 2 months, in Taipei. I learned so many things and got to know many nice people! When I started, I didn't know that much about marketing, but now I feel like a different person thanks to all the knowledge I have gained. They taught me how to write good blog articles and how to promote a business through social media. I felt lucky to be there and relieved that Meiji Internships organized the whole trip with me.
Taiwan is an interesting country. Taipei is modern with lots of people but still, you can feel the authentic atmosphere. 2 months was a good length for experiencing life in Taiwan, but I would have been happy to stay longer!

One of the best decisions I have made so far: doing an internship in Japan ! I am proud to say that I have been doing a photography internship in Tokyo, this is not something that everybody can say. I think that is it a chance to be able to have this kind of experience at my age.
I have never been to Japan before, so it was a great opportunity to visit Tokyo and the surroundings. We often went outside to take portraits in the streets or in some parks, visiting some nice places at the same time, that were my favourite moments ! I am also happy that I could improve my Japanese while interning there.

My internship field was business development. So I learnt how to expand a business and I was able to help with new partnerships. They were really putting faith and trust in me, which was extremely beneficial and rewarding. I was able to make calls and attend important meetings. In the meantime, I gained knowledge about the organisation within a company (which websites and tools to use, how to communicate properly, how to divide tasks and stay organised...). I had to be patient because I had no experience in the first place. I can't say that it was easy because I had so many things to learn. But you know what? Life is not meant to be easy and you have to fight for what you believe in!
Now, even though this adventure is ending, it is the start of something new. And with the knowledge I got from this internship, I feel ready!