Program Reviews

Interning in Thailand is a lot of fun! You will meet many cool people through the program and during your days off. My internship placement was also a very good match and an exceptionally great learning opportunity. There are things you will never pick up in a class room or during a lecture. That’s what real-world work experience is for! And I obtained such experience in the most fun way possible: While exploring Thailand. I got lucky because my host company was in the tourism industry, so it was very easy for me to combine traveling and working. But I think it does not matter what industry you choose, you will always have plenty of opportunities to travel. I mean, it’s Thailand. It is not only easy to get around, but also so cheap!
One of my favourite experiences was visiting an elephant sanctuary for a day. Such beautiful animals! I highly recommend going there to anyone who visits Thailand!

Overall my experience was priceless. I would do it all over again!

My internship experience in Singapore was extraordinary! I made amazing friends, worked in the most fantastic work environment, and had plenty of time to explore the island city-state. As it was my first time living abroad on my own, I am especially thankful how accommodating the staff was. They always responded to my emails (the next day the latest) and answered all my questions (and I had a lot haha). Their support did not stop after I landed in Singapore, but continued beyond my stay! I had to ask for an additional paper for my university credits and contacted Meiji 3 months after I returned home. They still responded quickly and helped me obtain that paper.
Their service does not stop once you have made it to Singapore. I think that is very special about Meiji.

My internship in Seoul provided me with the opportunity to work for a well-established company that operates globally and let me catch a glimpse at its operations in South Korea. My tasks ranged from devising SNS and marketing strategies to translating internal documents. My fondest memory was working on presentations to promote my company to clients in the US as it allowed me to network on a large scale. Possessing both the American and Korean mindset will surely be an asset when working on future promotional projects. 

Working for my company was eye-opening because it allowed me to test my skills and knowledge on a professional scale. Today, I am highly culturally aware. Knowing how Korean business culture differs from that of the West has provided me with an ideal basis to pursue a career within a US company that has interests in the Korean market.

Let me make this clear: I had a great time in Japan! However, I will be completely honest about my experience.
I signed up for a PR & Marketing / Business Development Internship in Japan. 2 months after applying, I had a Skype interview with my prospective host company. They asked me about my work experience (I have only done a short internship in High School so far) and my skills (I am in the 6th Semester of Business Administration). The company left a positive impression on me, so I decided to follow through with the internship. Having booked the Standard Package, Meiji arranged accommodation, a transportation and sim card and airport pick-up for me. Therefore, my arrival to Tokyo was very easy and I had no worries. I stayed in a ShareHouse with three other girls. One was French, two were American. I was hoping for a fellow German to exchange worries in my mother tongue, but my flat mates were very nice as well. I arrived on a Thursday. Friday I used to recover from my jet lag. On Saturday, Meiji hosted a cultural activity which I joined with one of my American flatmates. I was a lot of fun! On Sunday, we explored the city and went for Sushi. My first day of work was on Monday. I got to the office at 9am and met the president of the company as well as my colleagues. They taught me a lot and gave me great confidence that I should continue on following my dreams of having my own PR company one day. My tasks were not as exciting as I had hoped in the beginning (primarily proof reading and writing texts for SNS). But it makes sense, because I don’t really have any work experience. As time went by, my company entrusted me with more diverse tasks, which I loved! I highly recommend staying longer than 2 months because it takes some time to get the hang of it all. I stayed for 3 months and had a wonderful time overall.

My story is slightly different from most internship adventures. As an Engineering student from California, my knowledge of sustainability and conservation was limited. I knew that plastic bags were a bad thing and being vegan would help reduce CO2 emission, but apart from that I didn’t really bother looking into the topic - right until I came to Singapore. See, my industry of choice was Engineering, but I was also open to Environmental as well. Meiji advised me to go for Environmental because it would allow for more diverse company options. In the end, I was placed with an Environmental Resource Solution company in the research department. Working there has broadened my perspective of conservation, allowing me to recognise the importance of sustainable resource management. When I get back home, I will do all it takes to adjust my studies to match my new goal: Making this beautiful planet last a bit longer. I could not have asked for a better, more life-changing experience. Thank you Meiji for placing me with my company in Asia’s most sustainable city!

This spring, I had the opportunity to complete a marketing internship in Taiwan. I can honestly say that it was a genius idea to intern abroad. Not only did I get new marketing skills and uni credit but also had loads of fun. It was my first time working in a multicultural team and while it is quite different from back home, it is also very inspiring. It was also my first time traveling alone. Taiwan is a very safe country, so I did not feel unsafe at all, not even while walking home from the bar late at night.
There is also always something cool going like international meet-ups or traditional festivals. This is very different from my small town back in the Netherlands, so it was extremely exciting for me to attend all kinds of festivities. The events hosted by Meiji are also really fun and help you meet new people. I can strongly suggest doing an internship with Meiji Internships. Taiwan is a beautiful destination for that.

I am currently majoring in Asian Studies and am required to do a 3 months internship in Asia. Having already been to Japan and South Korea, I decided to go for one more “big one“: China. From the moment I was accepted into the program until way after flying out of China, Meiji was unbelievably attentive and helpful. The prices are fair. I mean, they don’t just find you an internship in any city, but rather try to understand where you’re coming from and where you want to go. Make sure you tell them EXACTLY what you’re expecting from your internship. Don’t hide anything. It’s a consultation, not a job interview. Plus, they regularly checked back with me and I am certain that you can always count on them to help you out if need be! Overall, my experience has been amazing. Good thing my uni made me go haha!

I got in touch with Meiji Internships this year to find an internship in South Korea. My girlfriend was accepted as an exchange student into SKKU this year and I decided to tag along. It had to be quick and it had to be easy, so I decided to go with Meiji Internships instead of taking the long and difficult road of finding an internship by myself. I went for the standard package which provided me with suitable accommodation, my internship placement and basically everything to help me settle down in Seoul.

My company was a vibrant tech start-up. I loved working for them because my tasks felt meaningful. I learnt some basic html and improved my communications skills tremendously. They were also happy with the job I did and wanted me to stay. TA Meiji for giving me this opportunity!

After graduating from High School in the states, I wanted to travel to Asia to gain some new experiences before settling on my future career. Working in a hostel in Taiwan, assisting travellers with planning their trips, doing check-in and check-outs, learning about different cultures and slowly getting the hang of it all was extraordinary. I got to meet a crazy amount of inspiring people, which really helped me find my path.

Interning abroad was one of the most valuable experiences of my life. I gained a lot of confidence in my skills and myself and now feel confident enough to enrol at uni - as a Tourism Management Major! I would highly recommend this program to any who wants to try something new to get lost and to find their way! It will be an adventure, but with great support! 5 stars!

Since my very first day in Taiwan, I was grateful that the Meiji Staff always had my back. My suitcase got lost on my flight from Moscow to Taipei. The staff member who was sent to pick me up form the airport helped me report my luggage as lost. That is something I definitely wouldn’t have managed to do on my own - especially not in Taiwanese. Afterwards, he took me on a sightseeing trip around town which was awesome as well! Meiji really gives it all to make your stay as hassle-free as possible.
I also had some trouble with the aircon in my accommodation, so I texted the staff and they send someone over to fix it amazingly quickly!
Planning my internship in Taiwan, I had a tough time deciding whether I wanted to go for the placement or Standard package. In the end, I decided to play it safe and go for Standard. It was the best choice. Having accommodation, transportation and internet ready and running when you get to your destination is such a big advantage. I just wouldn’t have had the nerves to deal with it myself. Therefore, I was very grateful that Meiji allowed me to start into my internship adventure as smoothly as I did!