Beyond Academy Reviews

I recently completed a social media marketing internship at a furniture e-commerce company in London, and I can confidently say it was one of the most valuable experiences of my professional journey so far.

From day one, the team was incredibly welcoming and supportive. They not only guided us through our tasks but also went the extra mile to ensure we felt part of the company culture. Weekly integration activities were a highlight, allowing us to connect with other interns, build professional relationships, and create genuine friendships.

The work itself was both challenging and rewarding. I gained hands-on experience managing social media campaigns, creating engaging content, and analyzing performance metrics—all of which have significantly strengthened my skills and boosted my confidence. This experience has already opened new doors for me in the job market, making me feel much more prepared and competitive for future roles in digital marketing.

Overall, I’m extremely happy with my time at the company. The combination of professional development, networking opportunities, and a truly supportive team environment made this internship exceptional. I would 100% recommend it to anyone looking to gain real-world experience, especially in the fast-paced and creative world of social media marketing.

I found Beyond Academy to be a super helpful experience for both my social life and career. Through my internship, I have a better idea of what I want to do and decided on the industry I’d pursue. Additionally, I met many great, unique people that taught me a lot about ambition and work-life balance. However, the program was sloppy and unorganized at times. In the beginning, I was urged to pay a lot of money before I met with the instructor, which I didn’t feel comfortable with. While I got lucky with my internship, my friends got internships where they didn’t really do anything all day, and one of them had to go to an apartment for her office. I think putting in more effort to screen companies as well as trying to get better internships would go a long way. Despite the shortcomings, I want to stress that the program was a great learning opportunity, and I feel more ambitious and self-sufficient as a result.

I think if you want to get some extra hands-on work experience and have the extra funds to do so, this is a good way to spend your money. Not only do you get hands-on work experience, but Beyond Academy provides weekly experiences that really help one to explore Barcelona. Sometimes, with your work, you may end up doing something you didn't originally sign up for, but I think it is good to remember that you are here for experience in general. Putting yourself out there is key. I would recommend to learn a little Spanish before you go to Barcelona, because sometimes people in Barcelona can be a little rude if you only speak English. It is also good to learn the language of a city you will be in for a couple of weeks. But just putting in effort can go a long way in Barcelona.

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.