Program Reviews

I found Beyond Academy to be pretty much exactly what I needed it to be. It connected me to a great fitting internship in a relevant industry and found a safe, enjoyable place for me to stay. I also appreciated the structure of events with the flexibility to attend as many or as few as you wanted. Especially early on it was helpful meeting the other people in my program which allowed me to find friends that I could hang out with outside of predetermined events. I do wish there were a few more events/that I went to more but I found I was often out of town doing my own travels.

The six weeks I spent in Barcelona with Beyond Academy were a truly remarkable experience. I got to live in an amazing city, surrounded by the beach and the vibrant Spanish and Catalan culture. To me, the most memorable parts of the program are all the friendships I made and the great nightlife! The internship itself was very insightful and helped me in my professional growth, gave me insights into new industries, and I learned a lot. I also made great connections and felt like I had a good life-work-balance in Barcelona as well! Our community coordinator Isabel was like a big sister, always ready to help, and organized fun events we all enjoyed a lot - often with drinks and meals included. Our accomodation was nice, with a view of the Sagrada Família. However, there was a very big hidden fee for the use of AC (which is very necessary in Barcelona), that was not properly communicated and not listed in the accommodation contract we all signed. Overall, the program is also a bit expensive for what you get. And you have to be really specific with the Beyond Academy staff who are responsible for matching you with your host company. They were often inattentive to my requests, and you have to be very specific about what you do and do not want!! They’ll also try to push you into roles you’re not really interested in.

I did a fashion internship in London! I did a 10 week program and loved it! The activities were fun and it was so nice to already kind of have a group of people to get to know and do stuff with there! I wish there was more information given about transportation off the bat but any questions I had were answered and there were multiple people to ask! You don’t have to go to all of the events and though you payed for the program, some events aren’t covered which is a bummer. Overall it was still so fun and such a great experience!

I had to the most personally enriching experience of my life. They got me an internship in my field, my housing situation was good, and the events were awesome and a lot of fun. I’d highly recommend going to as many events as possible because they are a great way to experience the city. The internship is also great because you can immerse yourself in a different working culture compared to home. My housing was clean and if there were any issues my Community Team was able to help me out. Highly recommend doing this especially in Barcelona.

Tokyo was such a great city to do a summer internship in! So lively, so full of people and experiences.
From ten to five I was spending my time working in an office. My job was in a startup company, where I was helping with project management and marketing - all my coworkers were so friendly and enthusiastic! Outside of my job, I was hanging out with fellow interns from Beyond Academy, with whom we shared housing and were attending the organised events from the program. Overall, I can confidently say that it was an amazing summer, spent with so many interesting people and new experiences.

Going abroad alone can be a daunting experience especially for a journey where job is involved. Nevertheless, you can find a strong group of supporters who is like minded. You can always learn a bit of something from your peers to encourage you. It was also to learn business ecosystem from peer engagement

Finally, the community coordinator is amazing!!! The events they planed and coordinated were so much fun. They made event and logistics details so easy to navigate

Love those people; they are the reason why this is an unforgettable experience.

The community events and activities were the highlights of my time in Tokyo. The community coordinators were lovely and helpful, which made things all the more enjoyable. The community was quite welcoming. I highly recommend attending events.

It was great to experience some of the traditional aspects of Japanese culture, such as the tea ceremony, while also being able to experience the more modern aspects as well.

My internship experience was less than stellar, but that can be chalked up to some companies being better than others. I still learned a lot and got to experience things I never would have been able to back home.

Although the pre-program phase and application was a bit stressful, it ended up being a wonderful time. I was not placed in a job of my field, but I learned many transferable skills that will be useful in my career. The community team was absolutely fantastic and such a joy to be around, and I regret not being able to join more of the events and form a closer relationship with them. They truly made my time in London feel so much warmer. The program was also really helpful in helping me understand the work culture in London, which is were I’m planning on working in the future.

I’d always wanted to visit Japan, and when I started looking for a summer internship, Beyond Academy seemed like a great option and I’m really glad I went with them. It was my first internship and my first time traveling alone, so going halfway across the world felt intimidating at first. But having a built-in community through Beyond Academy made a huge difference.

The Tokyo community team was incredibly kind and welcoming, and it was great to have people to explore Japan with. Some of my favorite events were the day trip to Enoshima Island and the visit to TeamLab Planets. I’m more of a “tag-along” than a planner, so I really appreciated the weekly events that helped me experience Tokyo without needing to research and organize everything myself. At the same time, there was enough flexibility to explore independently.

I stayed in the accommodation provided by Beyond: a sharehouse which was clean and comfortable for an 8-week stay. The rooms were small but sufficient for the 2 months I was there.

I also had a great experience with my host company. My coworkers were friendly and supportive, and the tasks I was assigned were manageable. I had signed up for a Software Development internship but ended up working more with AI and query tuning than hands-on coding. Still, as my first internship, it was a good learning experience and gave me insight into a professional work environment.

One thing to keep in mind is the summer weather. I was there from June through July, and the heat and humidity were intense, especially if you're not used to subtropical weather. I absolutely loved my time here and definitely plan to return someday, but next time I think I’ll visit during a cooler season.

I loved my internship at Positive Me in Seoul, South Korea, coordinated by Beyond Academy! It can be really scary to go to a new country where you don’t really speak the language and there are large cultural differences from what you’re used to but Beyond Academy was so helpful in helping me adjust and find community! There were tons of really cool activities, the internship was very eye-opening about what I may want to do in the future, and the office environment was incredibly friendly. Overall, I think it is a really formative experience to go to a new country where there are stark cultural differences while you are young to help you appreciate the diversity of the world and the importance of learning about different cultures.