Program Reviews

Absolutely loved my experience with Beyond Academy!! Super friendly and professional staff (especially Stella and Izzy❤️). The girls were supportive, always answered at any time and helped throughout my entire journey. Everything was top-notch from start to finish. I would highly recommend Beyond Academy for those who are looking for professionals who will take care of them while they study/work abroad. I really loved going to the Top secret stand up club and to the Savoy Theater to see the musical Pretty woman.

Although I initially had issues with getting the type of internship that I signed up for, my experience once I was there was great - the housing was nice and close to work, the dinners were great and organized, and all of the on-site Beyond staff were amazing! They were accessible and genuinely friendly, and I was pleasantly surprised with how involved they were in social events, ensuring that everyone felt welcomed. I made lifelong friends through beyond and had a blast exploring the city and living with them.

I recommend the program to those looking for a way to go abroad with secure housing and a social community while getting some work experience. I do wish that I had some more internship options and more support from Beyond during that initial process, but it is pretty case by case and I ended up very happy with my experience. If you are more of a solo traveler who is more interested in the work than the social experience than I think finding an internship and accommodation on your own will be more worth the buck.

Im only in week 3 of my 10 week program and I’ve already experienced more than I had in all of my life. So far learning the culture and being immersed in such a different environment has really opened up my views of career opportunities and traveling possibilities. Beyond has done an amazing job at solving any problems I may have and they plan a variety of fun activities so that the internship itself isn’t too overwhelming. The balance between provided activities and internship work is a nice way to feel proactive yet at the same time as if you’re on vacation. The fact that programs like this exist make starting your life a very fun and exciting way easier. If I could, I’d take more trips with Beyond.

If you’ve been looking to step out of your comfort zone and try something new, an internship through beyond academy is definitely a great option. It allows you to explore a unique place you’ve never seen before as well as gain valuable experience for your career. It’s a really unique blend of life experience and professional experience, wrapped into one package. Adding to that, all of the events organised by the beyond academy event coordinators help ensure you always have something to do. Finally, beyond academy helps you to build a network and meet friends for life

The coordinators' proactive and encouraging approach towards assisting each intern made the entire experience awesome. Their dedication to addressing our needs individually fostered a supportive environment, ensuring everyone felt valued and guided. Their guidance significantly contributed to a memorable and rewarding time during my internship. Overall, their positive attitude and commitment truly enhanced the entire program, making it an enjoyable and fulfilling journey! definitely would recommend haha

I had the incredible opportunity to intern in Seoul, and the experience surpassed all my expectations. The company's commitment to professional development and mentorship made a lasting impact on my career trajectory. From day one, I was immersed in challenging projects that allowed me to apply and expand my skills. The supportive and collaborative work environment fostered creativity, and the team's dedication to innovation was inspiring.

What sets this internship apart is the cultural immersion. Seoul is an amazing city, and the company organized cultural exchanges that enriched my understanding of both professional and local contexts. The cross-cultural experience added a unique dimension to my internship, and I left with not only valuable work experience but also a deeper appreciation for global perspectives.

I am immensely grateful for the opportunities this internship provided and the connections I forged during my time in Seoul. It was truly a transformative experience that I would highly recommend to anyone seeking not just a job but a meaningful and enriching journey in their career development.

I had the most incredible 2 months in Japan, it exceeded all my expectations and really started to feel like home. My internship in the charity industry was everything I hoped for, my manager pushed me to be my best self and I’m so grateful for his support throughout my time here.
Stephanie and Fristy were amazing community coordinators and always made sure we were having a great time and having real Japanese experiences. I really loved the events that were organised for us.
The only negative is it was quite stressful getting my internship. My job was only sorted quite close to when I was meant to be flying out. However, as soon as it was confirmed it was only excitement from there.
I already cant wait to return to Japan!

My two months in Beyond Academy's programme in Tokyo was one of the best times in my life. I got to go explore and hang out in many different places in Tokyo, try out different foods, take part in many different events, and meet and have new friends thanks to Beyond Academy. It also allowed me to start my career strongly through the internship that they helped find for me, which was very engaging and fun. I would like to thank every single person (especially Stephanie and Fristy - the community cordinators) who works for Beyond Academy for this amazing unforgettable experience. I'd greatly recommend taking this program if you haven't already!

This was the most amazing two months of my life! I met so many interesting people, went to the most beautiful places and gained very valuable work experience though Beyond Academy's internship program. My internship company wanted to extend the internship even before and after the two months I was in Japan and I am still currently working for them. The coordinators were amazing and we became friends during my stay. I will continue this friendship past the Beyond Academy. I'm already planning my next stay in Japan. I have to come back! Also special thanks to Beyond Academy's finance side for working with my budget and having that flexibility so that I could attend this program. It was worth the money, and beyond.

Everything went very smoothly and without complications. I really enjoyed having the weekly activities planned by Beyond Academy where Stephanie and Fristy let us explore Japanese culture and food. They did a great job by showing us around Tokyo and always being there for us. The internship wasn't in the field I was looking for but it was a great experience nevertheless. The whole journey was a great adventure and I am really happy to have done it with Beyond Academy. I would have stayed for longer if I could but I am always going to remember it.