Program Reviews

for the first month I was largely trying to orientate myself in Shanghai so I didn't go to any intergroup events. that being said the intergroup was still useful as they provided me with my simcard card and my subway card. it also was great that they registered me with the Shanghai police shortly after I arrived, as I was not aware of that being a necessary part of coming to Shanghai.

the second month I went to an intergroup excursion event on a Saturday with two other interns, Tommy and a guide. through the event I met Mason, another intern from Australia who I became friends with. we explored tongli water village for most of the day, some of it via canoe. after finishing lunch there we visited an impressive buddhist monastery. it was a very fun day in which I first got to properly experience some of the amazing sights in china.

I also attended a number of smaller events at different restaurants and bars, many of which I added to my list of faves I revisited in future. another fun event I remember well was at a sports-bar where I played dodge ball for three hours.

finally near the end of the second month I explored the clubbing scene in Shanghai with Tommy and Olivia as guides, which was something I always wanted to try, but had never known where to go in order to get that experience. it was far louder than anything I have experienced in Australia, a fun night of dancing and drinks but definitely something u wouldn't do often if u want to avoid permanent hearing damage.

during the last month I am one of the few interns left in Shanghai, so I have just been to a few choice restaurants with Tommy. during this last month I also started attending free wework exercise classes with Olivia and Tommy. I wish I knew about these earlier, but I was often to focussed on my internship to pay much else attention.

Both Tommy and Olivia have helped me in numerous ways big and small, whether its getting me my simcard or my subway card, helping me find Chinese classes and getting a good deal with them, helping me explore the Shanghai surrounds and giving me the opportunity to experience the best of china's restaurants and bars. the intergroup made the process of coming toad staying in Shanghai much easier and more fun than if I had simply tried to organize my internship by myself, and I would recommend it my friends in future if they were looking for something good they could put on their resume whilst at the same time have fun doing it.

I finished a 5-month internship program in Madrid with The Intern Group in February 2019 and can recommend it to all the students looking for great international working experience and opportunities to get close to the Spanish culture and discover the secrets of the foreign lifestyle together with your new peers from all over the world.
First of all, I have been more than happy to work at the company that The Intern Group found for me as one of the internship options. I had a lot of rush in the selection process due to some visa procedures, and The Intern Group team helped me to find 4 different positions that could match my profile and professional interests and arrange more that one interview with each of them in just about 15 days. The role that I got at the beginning did not meet my expectations, to be honest, as I was supposed to have a position of a Marketing Specialist, but my duties and tasks were not related to Marketing anyhow. However, that happened not due to The Intern Group's fault, but to the internal changes in the company, and, at the end of the day and thanks to the great company's team, I changed my position very fast and started working in one of the biggest international Marketing projects of the company, which enabled me to master my knowledge and get a lot of new skills in various field, starting from analytics and ending with establishing better communication with the partners. I don't think it would be possible for me to get such a great experience and get a position in this amazing company so fast without the effort of The Intern Group. What is more, I also got a job offer from the company at the end of my internship, so now I am still staying in Madrid and enjoying my job.
Moreover, I had a chance to participate in different cultural events organised by The Intern Group team on the regular basis. They included not only some pre-arranged trips included in the program, such as the trip to Toledo or the stadium Santiago Bernabeu tour, but also various activities posted on the Facebook group and suggested by the event manager from the organisation or other interns. For example, we visited different tapas places and rooftops and enjoyed the national holiday's parade of "Reyes Magos" (Three Kings) together with The Intern Group. All these activities have helped us to get closer to the Spanish culture and the lifestyle of Madrid. I personally got in love with the city as, I guess, the majority of the other interns that went through the program at the same time.
As for some negative points, I would just say that the accommodation was a bit overpriced, from my point of view. At the end of the day, I expected to live in a bigger and a more modern flat, taking into account that it is intended for 4 people and the price is about 800 euros per month, and have a better cleaning service. However, the location of the building was still excellent, about 15 minutes away form the city center by metro and very close to the best restaurants and bars areas of Madrid, and we had all the facilities and equipment necessary at home (a cooker, an oven, a fridge, a washing machine, an iron, etc.).
To conclude, I would definitely recommend the program to all the people interested in getting international experience and growing as professionals at the same time, and would like to thank The Intern Group for the good organisation and all the help provided during the program!

My internship in Thailand was beyond my expectations. I was there for a month and depsite my intern position not being what I expected, I had definitely learned much more than i anticipated. The culture, environment and other interns you are surrounded by make it an ease to understand and adapt to the local culture. You end up transforming from strangers to friends, social connections and much more. All this couldn’t have been possible if it wasn’t for our amazing event coordinator Tarn in Bangkok. She made sure everyone was welcomed and had something new and different to experience every week. She wasn’t just an event coordinator, but also an amazing friend and person to talk to. She worked practically around the clock, helping each and every one of us to ensure we were safe and having fun.

Would definitely recommend and do this again!

I completed my internship in Shanghai last Spring and had such good time that I have returned to Shanghai 10 months later to live and work. The Intern Group placed me at an amazing company with a great colleagues and workplace environment. I have returned to part time work as this company because my experience was so great. The Intern Group's team Tommy, Olivia and even Hong Kong based Denise make this program one of the best in the higher education industry. Shanghai is such a big city and there is so many exciting things happening. Such as international artist performances, art galleries, exhibitions, sport clubs, theatre performances and of course many great places to eat, drink and socialise. I highly recommend this program to anyone interested in living Asia because you gain valuable work experience are able to socialize and enjoy the weekend whilst participating in exciting opportunities for career growth. A huge thank you to the Intern Group's Shanghai team who truly add value to the Intern Group's programs.

I came into the program already having a vague idea of what it was going to be like, but the program was better in every single way. Olivia and Tommy were so nice and welcoming, and would go out of their way to create small events such as movies after work with Olivia or day trips to small towns with Tommy. They would even join us interns on the party scene to show the top spots to go. In terms of work I was put with a great company that helped coach me from my starting project to my final presentation. I gained valuable skills and contacts that will last throughout my career. The language classes are also quite handy as it makes life a little bit easier in terms of ordering food, drinks and going to the markets. My advice to future interns is that at the start it will seem quite daunting with everything but Tommy and Olivia are always there to help when called upon. Also don’t be shy and make the most of your time away, networking is key and you will definitely do a lot of that. Overall, I am happy I did this internship and met the amazing people involved, thanks very much to my new shanghai family, i will be back!

Hi!

I had a 3 months program with The Internship Group. I came to London for many reasons. London is fantastic and I was lucky enough that the company where I was placed had an amazing environment, staff and give me the opportunity to learn new things and to even try to help the staff with my new projects. I'm truly, truly thankful for my time there.

Unfortunately I can't credit The Intern Group for the wanders of London or the perks of my former company. They only charge you and disapear. They have a London based team that only invites you to a Facebook Group, take at least 3 days in answering an email and during the "activities" invites their own friends and wont pay attention to the interns (who btw are paying their salary). And if you really need them for an emergency they will text you back a few hours later.

Although I have to say, your selling team based in Chile were very nice convincing me to be part of your program. No really, they where super polite, even talked with my mom to walk her through the details of the program, answered emails during the same day, even out of their own time zone.

My perception of the program would be so different if only they train / choose better staff in London.

I'm very thankful for what London has given me though.

My degree program has a required Capstone “course” that can be filled either by taking a class, conducting research, or having an internship in the field. The InternGroup was very understanding, matching me with a company that met all of my University programs criteria. It talking with other members in the program, it felt like we were all given individual attention and support to meet our individual goals.

The InternGroup also hosted very fun tourist trips and meals. I liked that the meals were hosted all over the city, and while optional, were great opportunities to meet the other interns from around the world.

Having just secured a full-time job, and gone through the interview process, I know that my international experience made my resume stand out - my time in Hong Kong became a topic of discussion in every interview I had.

I had an extraordinary time in Toronto with the other interns. The people there are very friendly and helpful. The housing was amazing and could not have asked to stay in better accommodation. I met a lot of new friends there and gained some amazing moments with those people. The coordinators in Toronto did such a great job in planing activities and spending there time with us which made this trip an outstanding experience.

The Interngroup placed me into a marketing work field which was a perfect fit for what I was looking for. I learned many countless skills while staying abroad. This is an opportunity of a lifetime and to get the confidence of working in a foreign environment will help me moving forward. I am so glad I was able to gain more knowledge in marketing and got an opportunity for working here full time after the internship.

I prepared for this internship with an outlook of coming home with international experience on my CV and whatever else came with it would be a bonus. My expectations were beyond exceeded with so many new experiences happening at the same time I was really pushed to get out of my comfort zone and as a result have really found my feet as both a designer and a person. I couldn’t recommend this experience enough if you’re looking for some direction in both your career and self-discovery.

Hard work really does pay off, even if the internship ends up being one that you realise isn’t what you want to do. Just gaining experience in the workplace, learning about the structure of a team and the workflow process is valuable experience. Definitely take this opportunity if available to you, it’s like a nurturing hand walking you through the tricky bridge between school and career. It makes the process a lot smoother and supportive. I got offered a job at the end of my internship which was very unexpected, so go for it! Who knows what this experience has in store for you ...

My experience interning for 3 months in Medellín, Colombia was one of the most amazing, wholesome periods of my life. The Intern Group facilitated all of this and were consistently outstanding throughout my time here. My placement incorporated every aspect of what I study and what I enjoy doing as well as a few unrelated topics that enabled me to learn a completely new skillset. My accomodation was excellent beyond words. The furniture and bedding was very comfortable, we had everything we needed, an amazing view of the city, it was located very close to shopping centres, workplace, and transport, and we had a huge pool and jacuzzi within the complex! It was honestly a treat to live there. The Intern Group were always very helpful and efficient with whatever we needed whether it was to do with our placements, accomodation, or general experience. The social aspect of the program was fantastic, we always had something fun to do or top recommendations for where to go and what to eat etc. The events organized by TIG were always culturally insightful and very enjoyable and the professional development workshops were extremely useful for improving my academic and professional skills. There is a huge sense of community among the interns and with the TIG team and I definitely left feeling like a part of me will always remain in Colombia. Every aspect of my internship program organized by The Intern Group allowed me to make the most of my time in Colombia, improve my academic, professional and personal skills, and gain an unforgettable and unparalleled internship experience that I don't believe I would find elsewhere. I 110% recommend this program to anyone who is considering doing an internship!!