Beyond Academy

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Samantha
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Beyond Academy Tokyo Internship

I am glad I chose Beyond Academy for my internship in Tokyo, the staff were very helpful with any questions that I had leading up to the experience, and the community events during the program were both educational and fun. Through the housing accommodation, I was able to make many great friends who were also participating in Beyond Academy, and the experience of living in Tokyo was all around amazing! The community coordinators were able to assist us with any questions that we had and made the overall experience very fun!

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
If I did the program over again, I would make sure to schedule more solo traveling events and travel to more cities close to Tokyo.
Pros
  • Good food
  • Adequate support
  • Amazing friends
Cons
  • A bit far from the city center
  • I wish there were even more community events
  • I had to pay for my own flights, which made it more expensive
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Athena
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Interesting Experience

I had a lot of fun during my internship experience! The coordinators were very friendly and helpful throughout my time in Seoul! I think new people should know to be very specific in what they want from this program, including the industry and type of company they want to work at! But the social experience led me to meet a lot of friendly and cool people, and the community was always trying to give us different cultural experiences each Thurs/Sun! All in all, it was a fun experience and I enjoyed the company I interned at but being very adaptable will help you a lot for this program!

What would you improve about this program?
Being a bit more transparent on their company seeking process, letting future interns know the limitations of companies within specific industries and not setting their expectations for a 100% perfect match to what they are seeking.
Pros
  • Meeting fun new people
  • Experiencing cultural experiences
  • Exploring new/unfamiliar areas
Cons
  • Lack of a language learning assistance
  • Unclear communication on certain aspects
  • Visa limitations, and no precautions for unpredictable situations related to
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Eleni
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Internship in Seoul

I joined the Seoul Internship and was really impressed by how well-organized and supportive the Seoul Community Support team was. They were easy to contact and created fun and interesting events for us to attend during the internship and helped us understand different cultural cues and nuances. They are a separate team from the internship placement team and are living and working in Seoul.

I loved Seoul, it was a great city to experience as someone who 'worked there' rather than as a tourist.

In terms of the internship placement team, I would recommend applicants are extremely clear about the placement experience they want to ensure you are placed on an internship you would actually find enjoyable. Otherwise, you may be placed on something you may not have expected that isn't really what you want to do!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Be clear about your internship expectations and ask questions about what day-to-day work you will be doing before accepting the internship.

Also, have a list of things you want to see and do in Seoul or South Korea BEFORE you go. Its such a lovely city but has an overwhelming amount of sites/experiences and things to do, so plan your personal list beforehand to ensure you get everything you want to do , done , during your internship! As most of the weekdays you will be occupied with work and only have after work and weekends free to explore.
Pros
  • Living In Central Seoul
  • Cultural Immersion
  • Seoul Community Team and Events! They Were Great!
Cons
  • Job/ Internship Matching Accuracy
  • Lack Of Networking Events With Seoul Companies/Across Companies
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Iliana
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Design, discover and thrive (in Barcelona)

My internship in Barcelona was an unforgettable journey of growth. The program provided invaluable hands-on learning, and the vibrant city added so much inspiration. Meeting Leticia, our incredible community leader, was a highlight—her unwavering support and guidance made the experience even more enriching. The connections I built with fellow interns were priceless, and the cultural immersion was unforgettable and a part that I will cherish. I highly recommend this program for anyone seeking a creative and nurturing environment.

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Scarlett
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My Experience

I found that going overseas to do an internship with the Beyond Academy agency was the best decision. They provided me with support whilst I was there in my work and social life, providing me with rare experiences, I don’t think I would have had otherwise. They helped me with any problems to do with accommodation and provided insight into the best things to do in Sydney. They took our group of interns on big trips to the Blue Mountains and a show at the Opera house and were just really amazing support to have when staying in a new country.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
My advice would be to attend all of the social get togethers that Beyond Academy provides. Make sure to get out of your comfort zone to experience everything that you’re overseas internship throws at you.
Pros
  • Exploring a new country
  • Amazing friends for life
  • Great work experience
Cons
  • Accommodation
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CJ
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

I would do this again

Taking a risk to live in a foreign country by yourself can have many challenges, one of them being making connections. Beyond Academy gave me an opportunity to meet friends with whom I developed extremely meaningful relationships, and that was a helpful foundation to remain in a comfortable headspace to take advantage of all the guidance Beyond Academy offered me while I was in Tokyo. If I had the opportunity to participate in the Beyond Academy program again, I would without a doubt, and I would recommend it to anyone interested in global studies.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
My advice to future travelers is to do a lot of research on the country that you are going to in advance, specifically about the societal norms, professional etiquette, and other experiences tourists have had in the country.
Pros
  • Making new friends that I still talk to today
  • Less hassle looking for an internship on my own
  • Exploring a dream destination
Cons
  • Price
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Hugo
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Wonderful experience

My 4-months stay in Tokyo was a wonderful experience. Beyond Academy managed to find me opportunities in the Fintech sector, even though I was only on my 2nd year of my bachelor. Everything is well done to make us comfortable. A lot and diverse activities are offered. For example : a Fuji trip, karaoke, kimono rental and tea ceremony, Japanese restaurant, and so on. The Tokyo Community Team was also very kind and very friendly, and were always here for your help! It is one of my best experience. You feel very safe and never lonely. I recommend it a lot.

What was your funniest moment?
The karaoke was a typical and very funny moment. Everybody singing in Shibuya at night was such a very good and unique mood.
Pros
  • Help you a lot
  • Community team very kind and friendly
  • Find you good opportunities
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Hemma
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best 6 Weeks of My Life!

My time in Tokyo with Beyond Academy was the best 6 weeks of my life so far. From the great internship I was assigned to the other interns I have made lifelong friends with, my time with BA was incredible from start to finish. The events put on by the program are a great way to see the city you're living in, but there is plenty of time to also explore on your own. The internship is also super helpful in contributing to professional development. The coordinators were super helpful and made me feel comfortable every step of the way. I can't recommend an internship with Beyond Academy enough.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
The one thing I would change is my duration. I WISH I selected longer that 6 weeks - I was truly sad to leave the program.
Pros
  • Making new friends
  • Living in a new country
  • Boosting your CV
Cons
  • Cost of program
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Katharina
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My Sydney Adventure (10/10)

I had the incredible opportunity to spend 10 weeks in Sydney with Beyond Academy, and I can confidently say it was one of the best experiences of my life. From start to finish, the program exceeded my expectations in every way. Even before the program began, the communication with the Beyond Academy team was excellent. They provided invaluable support with my visa application and ensured the process was smooth and stress-free.

The twice-weekly events were absolute highlights—ranging from cultural experiences to social gatherings, they were the perfect way to meet people and immerse myself in Sydney life. Throughout the program, I always felt supported and cared for. The team was always available if I had questions or needed assistance

I am so happy that I had the opportunity through Beyond Academy to live in Sydney and get to know the life down under. So thank you again for this great time. I'll never forget it!

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Bethany
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Thank You Beyond Academy

I’d wanted to travel to South Korea for a very long time but was always too nervous to go by myself. As a recent graduate that is looking to begin my career in my chosen industry but also take some time for myself to travel, Beyond Academy provided the perfect opportunity for me to not only find work experience in another country and experience work culture there, but visit my dream destination and be surrounded by kind and helpful people. I really recommend this program to solo travellers or people wanting experience working in other countries but aren’t a quite sure how to do it! Beyond Academy also plans lots of events and group activities so that even though you’re working, you still feel like you have seen all the sights and done lots of fun things during your internship! It is also a great way to make friends and find a warm community of people to make your stay much more enjoyable!

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
Spicy chicken feet! I was out on a company dinner and my colleagues kept making me try all these different kinds of Korean foods and one of them was chicken feet! I had heard about it before but never actually tried it. Let’s just say I won’t be trying it again!
Pros
  • Community
  • Events
  • Career Help
Cons
  • Job matching accuracy
  • Lack of networking events
  • Staff aren’t available 24/7