Program Reviews

Today was my last day. I want to thank you for this opportunity. It was an amazing experience both from a personal and professional pov. I worked at an international language school that was conveniently placed very close to the accommodation. My colleagues and the students were very kind and diverse in regard to origins, religions, and backgrounds. Everyone always helped me in class, but also day to day by inviting me for lunch or helping me in my daily tasks. The accommodation Meiji arranged was always clean. My flatmates and I regularly cooked together which is a very good way to save money and socialise while having a yummy meal. I will be returning to Japan with more knowledge of teaching, but most of all with fond memories and unforgettable encounters.

I’ve been very hesitant about going to Japan since this would be my first time living apart from my parents and my friends. I thought that this was going to be too much for me since I have no idea about the first thing about independent living. (I don’t even know how to do laundry) but nevertheless, I just went for it since here lies the opportunity for me to learn not only something in my chosen industry but for me to be able to do some growing up on my own; This leap of faith is the best thing I ever did. I met tons of people, made a lot of friends, learned a lot from my very generous mentor. I just fell in love with the people and the place! I really am gonna miss the people I’ve met here. They were all so wonderful. <333333333333333333

Meiji Internships were very helpful and not only found me an internship placement in my industry of choice but took care of all paperwork, everyday affairs, visa questions and accommodation. Which makes all the difference when you arrive to a foreign country and are lost unless someone helps you. The full-on work experience taught me so much and prepared me for future jobs in HR and consulting. I have learnt more during my internship than I ever did in any classes at university. I especially enjoyed one project I worked on with people from all around the world. This was a very unique opportunity to work on my intercultural skills.
I am very grateful for Meiji Internships' care and support. I recommend them as the best out there. They are one of a kind!

I chose to come to Kyoto because it was a city I had visited before and knew it was a place I wanted to return to. There’s so much to do - culture, city, nature - and I wanted to give myself time to explore it all in greater depth and with more time on my hands. My internship allowed me to simultaneously learn about a different side of Japan: gender inequality. I worked in a start-up that mainly hired women. But that is by far not the norm. Usually, companies are run by men and women earn a lot less. If you look at numbers, it’s even crazier: Most working women are part-time employees, receiving small salaries and few benefits. Thanks to great networking opportunities, I got in touch with some more NGOs that work towards gender equality during my time. I am currently at uni, majoring in Gender studies. I am certain that I will return to Japan and make a difference. That’s my goal!

I had the best time in Korea! Finding work or an internship abroad can be a pain, but Meiji made it a smooth voyage! I went on my internship with reasonable exportations and they were all pretty much exceeded. My apartment was nice, quiet and had AC. My company was an international Pr&Marketing company, exactly what I was looking for. My duties covered a wide array of departments and tasks and I was never bored. Even though I am someone who tends to lose interest pretty quickly hahaha. All the activities that Meiji arranged for us were great fun. We went out visiting the historical Dongdaemon area and for some BBQ in the evening. I also went with the others interns out for hiking around Seoul's great mountains. I met many chill people through the activites and other parties across Seoul during my time. I can definitely recommend this program to others!

Interning abroad is a one of a kind experience and such a unique opportunity to see the world from a different perspective while you’re young. I was slightly skeptical about the whole thing, but after interning with my company for about 2 weeks, I got the hang of it. The only thing that bugged me til the end of my stay was the fact that I did not know any Japanese. I wish I would have studied it more before coming to Japan because I never knew what my colleagues were talking about with one another. My favourite thing, however, was living in Tokyo. You don’t need to be a city slicker to love it. There are so many awesome getaways to places like Nikko, Mt Fuji, Hakone, Enoshima, Kamakura etc etc. Just get yourself a map of the Tokyo area, find something that sounds cool and go for it! I promise you it will make an awesome weekend getaway!

If you are uncertain whether or not to intern in the land of the rising sun, freaking go for it!

3 months ago I embarked on my adventure to Hong Kong. Of course, looking back there are a few things I would have done differently. Booking my flight earlier to save some money, for example. Or applying earlier. Or applying with a friend to get a discount. But these are just little things, because overall, I had a fantastic time.
Thanks to my internship in Journalism & Marketing, I have learned a lot about Hong Kong, the culture, the people, the problems, and myself. Journalism is the getaway to understanding a country’s soul. I realised that during my time in Hong Kong and it helped me commit myself to one future goal: become a freelance journalist. In Hong Kong, I made a lot of valuable business contacts and gained a lot of new skills. I am certain they will help me as I try to realise my dreams. Wish me luck hahah!

This program is great! I loved getting to know life in Taiwan, the other interns, work ethics, and locals. Everything was a 10 for me: my company, the people I met, my
accommodation, the activities, and the food (Hot Pot, srsly try it!). My internship was in Product Management. I spent my first 2 weeks helping with translations, working on the website and attended client meetings. Then, I joined the product idea team and worked on new concepts and marketing with them. My experiences allowed me to explore new ideas and expand my professional skill set. In addition to the professional side of Meiji, I was lucky enough to join many fun activities that let me travel all around Taiwan. Interning abroad was the best way I could have spent my summer!

I spent 2 months interning at an advertising company in Hong Kong where I focus on Graphic Design & Photography. The work was challenging, yet rewarding. It is incredible luck to have such an amazing opportunity to live and work abroad, alongside like-minded people. They might not be from your own culture, but they are from your industry! So it is passion for your work that unites you! This is especially visible in the creative department. Colour and Design is a universal language! I especially liked seeing how my colleagues’ design styles diverged from my Western style. I feel like they were a lot braver when it came to using colours than me. It might sound odd to someone who has never had a similar experience, but let me tell you: Working in Design abroad will make you step out of your comfort zone! I experimented a lot with different colours and discovered foreign ideas of what the perfect portrait photo and editing style should look like.
If you are a designer, I can highly recommend doing an internship abroad at least once in your lifetime. It will open your eyes to new ideas and broaden your horizon. It certainly did for me!

I feel like Jinhae is an underrated city - and so it South Korea as an internship destination. But it is so beautiful! Full of history, fascinating hidden corners and the most amazing cherry blossom festivals! Don’t miss it! There was no other city in Asia that I felt as comfortable and inspired as I did in Jinhae. It is the perfect city to intern abroad because it is not too big and not too small. My internship in itself is surely something I will never forget. Keeping in touch with Meiji, I felt perfectly well prepared for what to expect once I landed in Korea. They did not spam me with useless information, but everything they communicated was continuously informative and helped me a lot. Meiji gives you the freedom to do your own thing, but also supports you if needed. They do their job right!