I had the best time this summer with Beyond! Through every step of the process, to first applying to Beyond, to landing in London, they were always there and quick to offer advice and assurances. Paying for them to sort accommodation for me was such a game-changer; I really think it was essential to my enjoyment of the internship. I didn't have to worry about it at all. I just showed up where they pointed me. The London team themselves were the loveliest people! They were so kind and eager to help, and a good laugh as well on the various trips and events Beyond planned while I was there (many of them included in the package!).
I really enjoyed my internship. I did marketing at a theatre in Islington, and I learned so much! I became a total pro at using software like Canva, and I got to work with some really exciting industry professionals! I'm already in talks for a graduate job directly due to the experience I gained here!
Overall, I highly recommend using Beyond if you want to do an internship in a different country. It completely removes all the stress surrounding the internship and gives you a group of people you can immediately befriend and hang out with. The events they planned were also essential for helping me explore more of the city and try places I would have never have found on my own!
What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Embrace every event you can (especially the paid for ones)! Never hesitate to ask the coordinators any question you have (they're super knowledgeable about London so if you need ideas for things to do on your own time, they've got you covered!) and be open-minded and ready to snatch up any opportunity or experience that comes your way!
What other participants should know
- need to have money
- need to be okay with communal living
- can't think of anything else
Response from Beyond Academy
Thank you so much for sharing your experience Marcus! 💛 We’re thrilled to hear you loved your accommodation and enjoyed making friends with your flatmates, having a comfortable home base makes such a difference. It’s fantastic that your internship at Yonsei University was rewarding and that our Seoul team could support you along the way. We’re also so glad you were able to take part in the events and explore the city making the most of both work and cultural experiences is exactly what we hope for every intern. Seoul misses you already! 🇰🇷✨