Program Reviews

The reason that I applied for this programme was to know whether I would be able to work in this country. And I saw the possibility.

English is not my first language, so I was always afraid of using it. However, during the programme, I had a lot of opportunities to practice and improve my English knowledge. Now I feel confident and ready to have meaningful relationships with other people using the language.

It was not only about the language; it was also good to learn the work culture in the UK. I was working for a marketing company, and it came to my mind that communication is very important. I saw many people giving feedback to each other relentlessly to get to the best result. It also helped me learn how to work as a team, and I believe this is something you wouldn't get to learn when you are a student and often just write essays stuck in your room all day long.

London is a multicultural city. It was such an opportunity for me to get used to various regional accents and experience many different cultures. You would get all sort of Indian, Korean, Chinese, English, and other types of foods, and surprisingly they are authentic. During the programme, I was also able to meet a lot of people from different countries. We had community events twice a week from Beyond Academy, and it was interesting enough for me to meet people from India, Nigeria, America, etc.

London has a lot of things to see and experience. Many attractions are located in Central London altogether, so it was easy for me to look around the area and visit them. Although the hustle and bustle of the city, there were always new things coming up whenever I entered in a different area, which kept me enjoyable and excited.

I would like to give thanks to the team of Beyond Academy for giving me such a valuable experience. I believe that people have to see and experience as much as possible, especially when they are young. Hope they keep up the good work.

I did a Human Resource Internship organised by Beyond Academy. This company is a start up business to business on a small scale. I have gained real work exposure and experience for the first time in any work setting. I am lifted and content with this Internship, also so grateful to Beyond Academy. My team is supportive and helpful.
Thank you so much Beyond Academy for granting me a life changing experience and opportunity!
I was hesitant to take this internship since I would also be studying a certificate program at the same time. However it taught me time management and discilpine. I am ever ao grateful!

Beyond Academy made living in a different country for the first time easy! All of the nitty-gritty work was done by BA, which left me all my time and energy to do my internship and explore Ireland. This program took out a lot of the stress of moving to another country by finding our accommodation for us, reserving our accommodation, ordering a taxi to take us from the airport to our accommodation, scheduling fun things to do on weekends, and getting us bus passes that already had some money on them. The community coordinators were also a huge help in adjusting to living there, and the weekly dinners create a source of social support the second you land in the country!

During my internship in Seoul, I learned so much and had such a wonderful time. I was able to meet a lot of interesting people in my industry who I never would have had the chance to meet otherwise, so the networking chances were fantastic. The friendships I developed with the other interns were the icing on the cake, and it was an amazing experience getting to know so many people from different countries. The coordinators are really kind and helpful, and also fun! The weekly events organised for us were fantastic, and they made the whole experience that much more enjoyable and educational. The office environment was not only friendly, but also entertaining and very generous. This was my first trip to South Korea, so I wanted to make sure I could enter and stay in the country without any problems as I don't even speak the language. Beyond Academy ensured that I could do all of that prepared to answer any question I had. My internship was the best possible experience!

Although my program was a bit different than anticipated, I would not change it for the world. I always felt supported by my team, Imran, Anna, and even the Beyond community in other countries as a whole. The support I felt was just amazing. Feedback was taken well, events were always fun and unique, and I felt like the program was really customized to the city we were in. I learned a lot professionally and socially, and picked up some life skills and inspiration from other travelers along the way.

I am really grateful to Luiza for being a great support and I think my experience would not have been enjoyable, if not for the great group of interns and Luiza as a support. However, I was not told that my work would be online so I felt really isolated for the whole month and a half, also considering I was not staying in the aparto accommodation. I feel the course is too expensive for what was offered and communication with organisers (besides Luiza) was quite poor. There are so many different people who contacted me, I was unsure who to talk to. The communications were also wrong at times (wrong location, wrong info…)

I absolutely loved my time in Dublin and consider it to be a pivotal career experience for me. Not only was I able to explore a lot of Ireland, but I loved the company I was interning with, gained valuable skills, and even have an opportunity to continue to work with them after graduation. Beyond Academy planned great events, created a community, and always made sure we were safe! I recommend this program to anyone looking to gain skills abroad and expand their resume. The internship experiences are catered to your goals and Beyond makes sure you have the resources to succeed!

I had a great time exploring Seoul, especially with the help of Sooyeon, the local community advisor. She was very helpful when I encountered an emergency in Seoul. When it comes to group events and activities, she is always there to remind me and other interns of upcoming events so we don’t miss them. Other than that, the company I interned for was fun, but I don’t think it challenged me enough for my personal development. Overall, I had a great experience in Seoul and it is definitely a must for anyone looking to explore East Asian culture.

The 8 weeks I spent in Dublin with Beyond Academy was a really great experience! I really appreciated the thought put into the activities and field trips planned for us. They gave us a perfect insight into the Irish culture and everything that Dublin had to offer. The sheer number of activities planned, even if they were just casual dinners, was a welcome surprise and they were almost always the highlights of my week. I got along well with everyone else in the program and did quite enjoy my time at my intern company. The Beyond Academy support staff as well were very helpful and would often go above and beyond for us. I do wish the accommodation we were given was closer to city centre as this made my near-daily commute to work quite the journey. I ended up spending quite a bit of my days on busses. However, it overall was an invaluable experience I’m grateful for having!

My internship with Beyond Academy was absolutely amazing! It was worth the investment for further my professional and cultural growth. Through this program, I was able to meet and work under talented individuals in my field. I gained a better understanding of the corporate world and am very excited to apply what I learnt in America. Additionally, the BA staff members are so loving and will ensure that you make the most of your time in Korea. For potential interns, please go into the program looking to grow to your fullest potential!