Beyond Academy

Beyond Academy Reviews

Daphne
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Review on Tokyo 10 week program

Im only in week 3 of my 10 week program and I’ve already experienced more than I had in all of my life. So far learning the culture and being immersed in such a different environment has really opened up my views of career opportunities and traveling possibilities. Beyond has done an amazing job at solving any problems I may have and they plan a variety of fun activities so that the internship itself isn’t too overwhelming. The balance between provided activities and internship work is a nice way to feel proactive yet at the same time as if you’re on vacation. The fact that programs like this exist make starting your life a very fun and exciting way easier. If I could, I’d take more trips with Beyond.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
Public transport. For never had been on a train but once before this trip, learning to rely on the metro as transportation for pretty much everything started off as very confusing and difficult to navigate, but after not too long, you memorize signs to look for and how each station works.
Pros
  • Fun activities
  • A lot of freedoms
  • Safe environments
What other participants should know
  • No help with learning metro
  • Difficulty with communication beforehand
  • Gave me very few company internship options
Henri
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Exciting opportunity

If you’ve been looking to step out of your comfort zone and try something new, an internship through beyond academy is definitely a great option. It allows you to explore a unique place you’ve never seen before as well as gain valuable experience for your career. It’s a really unique blend of life experience and professional experience, wrapped into one package. Adding to that, all of the events organised by the beyond academy event coordinators help ensure you always have something to do. Finally, beyond academy helps you to build a network and meet friends for life

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
It’s a pretty easy question to answer, as I would choose to visit one of the many other cities beyond academy has to offer
Pros
  • Discover new places
  • Good for resume
  • Gain valuable experience
What other participants should know
  • Expensive
  • Group accommodation isn’t for everyone
Calin
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Japan internship with beyond academy

The coordinators' proactive and encouraging approach towards assisting each intern made the entire experience awesome. Their dedication to addressing our needs individually fostered a supportive environment, ensuring everyone felt valued and guided. Their guidance significantly contributed to a memorable and rewarding time during my internship. Overall, their positive attitude and commitment truly enhanced the entire program, making it an enjoyable and fulfilling journey! definitely would recommend haha

What was your funniest moment?
When I went to karaoke
Pros
  • Fun
What other participants should know
  • Fun
Sami
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Transformative Internship Experience in Seoul

I had the incredible opportunity to intern in Seoul, and the experience surpassed all my expectations. The company's commitment to professional development and mentorship made a lasting impact on my career trajectory. From day one, I was immersed in challenging projects that allowed me to apply and expand my skills. The supportive and collaborative work environment fostered creativity, and the team's dedication to innovation was inspiring.

What sets this internship apart is the cultural immersion. Seoul is an amazing city, and the company organized cultural exchanges that enriched my understanding of both professional and local contexts. The cross-cultural experience added a unique dimension to my internship, and I left with not only valuable work experience but also a deeper appreciation for global perspectives.

I am immensely grateful for the opportunities this internship provided and the connections I forged during my time in Seoul. It was truly a transformative experience that I would highly recommend to anyone seeking not just a job but a meaningful and enriching journey in their career development.

Libby
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

I love Japan

I had the most incredible 2 months in Japan, it exceeded all my expectations and really started to feel like home. My internship in the charity industry was everything I hoped for, my manager pushed me to be my best self and I’m so grateful for his support throughout my time here.
Stephanie and Fristy were amazing community coordinators and always made sure we were having a great time and having real Japanese experiences. I really loved the events that were organised for us.
The only negative is it was quite stressful getting my internship. My job was only sorted quite close to when I was meant to be flying out. However, as soon as it was confirmed it was only excitement from there.
I already cant wait to return to Japan!

Pros
  • Japanese food
  • Social activities
  • Friendships
What other participants should know
  • Getting a job was very last minute
Joseph
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing Experience in Tokyo

My two months in Beyond Academy's programme in Tokyo was one of the best times in my life. I got to go explore and hang out in many different places in Tokyo, try out different foods, take part in many different events, and meet and have new friends thanks to Beyond Academy. It also allowed me to start my career strongly through the internship that they helped find for me, which was very engaging and fun. I would like to thank every single person (especially Stephanie and Fristy - the community cordinators) who works for Beyond Academy for this amazing unforgettable experience. I'd greatly recommend taking this program if you haven't already!

Saara
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing experience!

This was the most amazing two months of my life! I met so many interesting people, went to the most beautiful places and gained very valuable work experience though Beyond Academy's internship program. My internship company wanted to extend the internship even before and after the two months I was in Japan and I am still currently working for them. The coordinators were amazing and we became friends during my stay. I will continue this friendship past the Beyond Academy. I'm already planning my next stay in Japan. I have to come back! Also special thanks to Beyond Academy's finance side for working with my budget and having that flexibility so that I could attend this program. It was worth the money, and beyond.

Pros
  • Getting to travel
  • Gaining work experience
  • The people
What other participants should know
  • Expensive
  • Casual events weren't paid for
  • There weren't any networking events that were listed in the program website
Eliane
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A Journey I Will Always Remember

Everything went very smoothly and without complications. I really enjoyed having the weekly activities planned by Beyond Academy where Stephanie and Fristy let us explore Japanese culture and food. They did a great job by showing us around Tokyo and always being there for us. The internship wasn't in the field I was looking for but it was a great experience nevertheless. The whole journey was a great adventure and I am really happy to have done it with Beyond Academy. I would have stayed for longer if I could but I am always going to remember it.

Pros
  • Everything is organised and planned.
  • Cultural insights and social activities.
  • Easy communication
What other participants should know
  • Accommodation is low-cost equipped.
  • Internship may not be in the field you were looking for.
Angela
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Above and Beyond

When I first came across Beyond Academy, I could not believe my eyes, it just seemed too good to be true. But from first contact onwards, it truly was as good as they promised. Every point of contact was warm and welcoming, they truly take the time and care to tailor this internship to be what you want. I had such a hard time deciding on which company I wanted to intern with, because the two they found me were so amazing, it hurt me to see the other one go. But once the decision was made, this very informative countdown started, I would receive emails with very important information and reminders to make my trip to Seoul much easier. Once I arrived at my destination, the team was a huge source of comfort, because no matter what, I knew that there was someone I could turn to in the case of an emergency. Not only that, but they took the time to plan all these activities (taking into consideration what me and other interns would enjoy), so I truly feel like I made good use of my time, and I got to experience Seoul in a way not many get to do. So thank you Alize, Sooyeon and Jayoon🩷

Pros
  • Life experience
  • Work experience
  • Easy process
What other participants should know
  • Pricey
  • Activities are on Thursdays and Sundays
  • Group activities (for those who prefer to be alone)
Lena
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best summer in Australia!

If you are thinking about doing an internship abroad, you should do it with Beyond. Not only do they put you in contact with some incredible companies to intern with, guide you through the process and help you with the visa situation, but once you actually get to the location it's even better.
Although the accommodation could have been better, the fellow interns and the community guide make up for it fully. You have a lot of freedom in planning what you want to do during your time in Sydney, but the structure of the activities keep you occupied even if you don't want to plan things yourself.
It can be a bit intimidating going abroad, but Beyond Academy makes the experience amazing in every way, and they're fully there for you every step of the way.