API Intern Group Reviews

As a 21 year old intern who recently graduated with international business experience, this enhanced my professional career by allowing me the opportunity to live outside of the country and work. The experience coordinators in Medellin (Mariana and Vale) were amazing. The accommodations, support, and activities planned were an amazing addition in conjunction with the internship that has so helpfully boosted my career progress. The experience and networking opportunities I have obtained from this experience are irreplaceable.

In 2019, I had the incredible opportunity to complete an internship in Madrid through The Intern Group, where I collaborated with the biotechnology company Solmeglas. What began as a marketing role quickly evolved into a technical commercial assistant position—an unexpected shift that became one of the most powerful growth experiences of my life.

Working directly with the CEO allowed me to gain firsthand insight into strategic operations, international sales, and technical product positioning in the biotech field. Every day brought a new challenge, and I embraced each one with curiosity and commitment. This internship not only sharpened my business acumen and technical knowledge, but also ignited a deeper passion for bridging science and strategy.

But beyond the professional, it was the personal journey that marked me most. Living abroad, navigating a new culture, building friendships from around the world, and discovering my own resilience and independence transformed me. I came back stronger, more focused, and convinced that there are no limits when you show up with courage, adaptability, and heart.

That experience didn’t just add to my resume—it shaped who I am as a professional and as a person.

In Summer 2025 I completed an 8 week internship in Tokyo through The Intern Group. They were very helpful with the placement and I feel like they really listened to my thoughts on finding the right place for me. I ended up interning for an amazing company in central Tokyo and met some great people. I also really appreciate the scheduled meetups and excursions around Tokyo outside of my internship that were planned and operated by the TIG experience coordination team in Tokyo. It really helped me to meet other people in the same situation as me and I made some great friends and memories. Overall my experience with The Intern Group was amazing and exceeded my expectations.

Hiii, I’m Sam! I did a 6 week internship at the Gobernación de Antioquia in the field of government and politics. I had an amazing experience during my time in Medellín. The city has a bunch of super cool viewpoints, restaurants, malls, etc. There is so much to do that you’ll never find yourself being bored. I definitely recommend this experience not only for experience in your desired career field but living abroad teaches you a lot about yourself. The Intern Group also plans group activities which are super fun and make it easy to connect with the other interns. I loved my experience so much that I’m already thinking of going back to Medellin!

My time in Colombia was a life changing experience, I met the most amazing people and loved my coworkers. I loved my placement and it allowed me to learn so much about the community and what I want for my future. Mariana who was my coordinator was the most amazing person and she was always willing to assist with any issues that came up during my program and she planned super fun activities. This program made me realize that I want to continue to travel through my life, and experience many new cultures.

Marianna was my main point of contact in Colombia and she was absolutely brilliant. There was nothing she couldn’t help with and I massively enjoyed her company. Vale was brilliant over comms and it was a pleasure to meet her in person later in my trip. Medellín was made to feel very safe to us all, to the extent that we would often leave the city via public transport to explore surrounding areas and be able to navigate around quite easily. Would highly recommend - especially for uni students or those about to start uni.

This summer I decided to do a 6 week internship in Madrid. I did my internship at a small company in the area of social media marketing and website design. Overall I had a very good working experience and I really enjoyed my team and co workers. My internship also was 100% on site and not remote, which I actually enjoyed. It was nice to go to work every day and to have a routine, especially when you are in a new city and don’t know so many people yet. I also had another intern with me at my office, which I enjoyed a lot. I really enjoyed Madrid as a city. I‘m from Europe and have already been in most capital cities but in my opinion Madrid is one of my favourite ones. The city is very safe, clean and beautiful and there’s a lot to do in your free time.

Genuinely I loved Medellin, I would live there! Colombian people are some of the nicest people I have ever met. Additionally, the city offers so many different activities including shopping at their extremely large malls, amusement parks, flea markets, escape, rooms, exotic fruit, tours, coffee tours, etc. They have an excellent transportation system via the metro and the cable cars.They also have a great taxi system. The nature was also stunning! It feels like you are in the garden of eden! This is a lovely place!

I had a really good experience overall with the Intern Group program in Madrid. They did a great job matching me with a law firm that aligned with my interest in corporate and M&A work. One thing to note is that my internship was in-person, which meant a traditional nine-to-six schedule. That was totally fine for me, but it did mean I had a bit less flexibility for some social events compared to others who were remote. On the plus side, there were times when the workload lightened up a bit, and that actually let me join some activities around the city, which I appreciated.

Since I already live in Madrid, I didn’t have the same ‘new city’ experience that some other interns might have, but I can see how that would be a bonus for people coming from abroad. And having my own place was definitely a comfort, especially during the hotter months. Overall, I’d say the program is really valuable if you’re looking for a tailored internship experience and some career-specific placement.

My time with The Intern Group in Madrid was a really valuable experience. I originally joined the program to gain professional experience, especially since it had been difficult finding internships back home. But I ended up getting much more than I expected. I met amazing people from all over the world, made lasting memories, and felt well-supported throughout the program.

Lalita and Paula were a big part of what made the experience so enjoyable. They were approachable, helpful, and made settling into Madrid feel easy. The city itself was also a huge bonus. Madrid was such a fun and vibrant place to be based in, and it made weekend trips to other parts of Spain and Europe really convenient.