Beyond Academy

Program Reviews

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Lynsey
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Nyc law internship

I had a great experience doing a law internship with beyond academy in New York. The communication with the program coordinators was great and all the events they organized were a lot of fun! The coordinators were so nice and getting to do the events enhanced my experience in New York. The company that I was placed on was a great work environment and I’m glad to have had the experience to work in a law office. I really loved living in New York as there was so much to see and do. I’d love to do another internship again in New York one day!

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Jackie
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Perfect is an Understatement

I love Barcelona!!!! I’m so glad I took the chance to take this amazing opportunity with Beyond Academy. They found the perfect internship for me that I know will definitely help boost me. I’m so grateful for everything they’ve done to make me feel safe and heard; shoutout to Leticia!!!! I’m so happy for everyone I’ve met along the way as well as the amazing excursions Beyond Academy provided. I came feeling so nervous and afraid, but left feeling so motivated, hopeful and inspired. Perfect is really an understatement.

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Jennifer
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing experience in Tokyo!

I really enjoyed my 8-week internship in Tokyo. When I was looking for an international internship, Beyond Academy seemed to be the most affordable, but also highly rated. The support team on ground were extremely helpful and offered assistance to anyone who needed it. If you’re looking for a fun experience and internship, Beyond Academy is the agency to chose!
However, on a personal note, if you want to visit Tokyo for an internship, try to go before or after summer — it’s extremely humid and hot!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Allow yourself time to get lost — Tokyo is huge and offers so many hidden gems! :)
Pros
  • One-on-one support
  • Great locations
Cons
  • Summer heat in Tokyo (go in a different season)
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Kiyara
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Would highly recommend

I highly recommend Beyond if you’re looking not only to gain work experience in your field of study but also to experience a new city! During my two-month internship in London, I gained significant insights into my career path, met many wonderful people, and was really able to immerse myself in the London experience . I emerged from the experience much more confident and independent, with memories that will definitely last a lifetime.

Beyond is great at organising events and is extremely helpful when you reach out to the team with any concerns or queries.

However, keep in mind that most of the internships are unpaid, so budget accordingly. Additionally, I suggest finding accommodation close to your internship, especially in a larger city, as commuting can be time-consuming.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Try to find a good balance, you’re there for work experience but also experiencing a new city can be so much fun! Make use of your free time and really immerse yourself in which ever city you go to :)
Pros
  • Meeting new people
  • Independence and confidence building
  • Work experience
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Accommodation could be improved
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Keala
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Beyond Academy London

I had the pleasure of interning with Beyond Academy, and it was a great experience from start to finish. The program in London provided an incredible opportunity to meet so many people from diverse backgrounds, each bringing their unique perspectives and experiences. The team at Beyond Academy ensured that my time was not only enjoyable but also professionally enriching. I had the chance to engage in meaningful projects and activities, making it an overall good experience. I highly recommend Beyond Academy to anyone seeking a valuable and memorable internship experience.

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Deven
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Recommend

I had a great time in Amsterdam through Beyond Academy. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be able to intern abroad and beyond academy is a great way to do just that. There were lots of activities that you can go to when you aren’t at work. Brooklyn was incredibly nice and funny, and made sure that everyone felt comfortable and at home. I believe that if you want to experience another country or if you just want to gain some experience in your chosen field, this is a great way to do just that.

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Chris
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing Experience

Brooklyn was amazing at getting everyone settled and welcome. The events she planned were so much fun and brought people together quickly. She was also quick to help when I was ill.

My internship was very interesting and I enjoyed learning from my experiences. I was able to make mistakes, explore, and progress. This provided a lot of motivation for the next steps in my professional career.

I would highly recommend this program to anyone wondering what it’s like to live in Europe, or specifically the Netherlands.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
I thought I would try liquorice again to see if I my mind on it had changed. It was horrible, but worth the try. I definitely would have regretted not trying.
Pros
  • Amazing group
  • Brilliant coordinator
  • Bike-able city
Cons
  • Unclean kitchen
  • Perhaps a little too long
  • Expensive
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Fabiana
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Remote Program Review

The Beyond Academy Remote Internship Program has been a distinctive experience so far!

From the beginning, I have been motivated and assisted by recruiters to later being supported by their placement and remote team. Chloe, my placement manager, has been supporting me from the start of this journey by ensuring to schedule interviews and place me with the companies that matched my interests and goals. Indeed, she succeeded to place me in a company that went beyond my expectations in my professional and personal career growth!

Similarly, Bethany assured to make my remote experience engaging and purposeful through welcoming me with an online productivity & active learning course, giving me goal-setting activities, contacting me with a successful career coach, and best of all, always staying in touch for any feedback throughout my internship!

As a Business Intern, my host company has given me the opportunity to learn from different business areas such as marketing and finance, and apply all the business core knowledge I have learned so far in college!

Couldn't ask for a more meaningful remote internship experience. Extremely grateful to be able to build lasting connections with my host company and the Beyond Academy team!

What would you improve about this program?
The Beyond Academy Remote Internship Program is overall excellent and worth pursuing!
Nevertheless, I believe that there is an aspect that could be improved:

- Timezone & Meeting Hours: Even though there is a chance that the team and the student/intern have different timezones, it is important that meetings are set during business hours. For instance, I would recommend that they have different managers from different timezones or that managers find times where both attendees are active during normal business hours, given that there were times where I had to have meetings around 7:00 am.
Pros
  • Constant communication from team
  • Ensures to place student with company that matches his/her career goals
  • Includes professional tool-kit such as resume tools, a career coach session, and an Udemy course
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Margret
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The London Life

Beyond Academy is an excellent organization for gaining experience in your field of study while exploring new parts of the world. During my two-month stay in London, I grew more independent, gained clarity about my future career path, and where I can see myself living. I made valuable connections and discovered many exciting places, including Cambridge, the shopping streets, vibrant markets, delicious bakeries, and world-class theaters and museums. I loved my time in London, and Beyond Academy made it easy to settle into a new home for the summer.
TIP: if you enjoy working out, download ClassPass!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
- Always bring an umbrella wherever you go!
- Make the most of being in a new place—money comes back, but memories are forever.
- Download TFL Go for assistance navigating the underground.

Pros
  • Making new connections
  • Get to explore a new places
  • Personal growth
Cons
  • I had travel quite far for work
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Sophie
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Friendships from the internship

What I enjoyed the most out of this experience was getting to meet such a diverse, welcoming group of people. The other interns always brought great energy to events and it felt nice to know that others were going through similar experiences and challenges because then we could solve them together. The Seoul community team also does a great job of being a mentor but also a friend, like the interns. It really makes for a comforting environment that cannot be replicated. There are talks of us meeting one another in the future and I’m definitely looking forward to that! I think this internship helps with making global and long lasting friendships.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I would have selected to stay here for longer than my original internship timeline.
Pros
  • Friendly and supportive host company
  • The people!!
  • The city: shopping, eating, sightseeing
Cons
  • Unlucky typhoon/monsoon season
  • Public transport at rush hour