Asia Internship Program (AIP)

Asia Internship Program (AIP) Reviews

Louis
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Highly recommended, would do this again!

I really appreciate AIP for helping source for internships and arranging for interviews with companies overseas. Their reach for companies in different countries were very appreciated. Landed an internship in Taiwan with their guidance and it has the best experience. They also guided us with our entire pre-departure process and was very responsive when we had any questions. Grateful for the opportunity and hope other fellow interns will find their way around the world with AIP’s help! Recommended!!

Ian
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Seoul Creative Internship

Spent 6 weeks in Seoul, and I had no major issues with living conditions and host company. My workplace was a bit out of central Seoul and AIP was really good in finding an accommodation located in between that was close to the station and very conveniently next to 7/11 and lots of food options.

AIP was also very attentive and regularly checked up on me to see if everything was going well.

Really loved the host company I was sent to, a true testament of the connections AIP has. Definitely recommend.

Joshua
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Learning Experience

I attended a 6 week internship in South Korea and have learned a lot from my experience. It has taught me a great deal about myself and where I want to take my career. It is a really unique country with a lot to offer.

Special mention to the AIP support staff (Nisha, Kate and Herlyn, as well as Daisie). They helped me in getting the JEV vaccine while I am here. I have also managed to catch an illness here however they did an amazing job supporting me through the situation organising a clinic for me to go to and checking in on my health. I would have struggled greatly without this support.

AIP also did a really great job finding a company that suited what I had asked for, I have gained a lot of experience from senior developers (which I had specifically requested) and feel really ready for the rest of my career. Overall I would highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to push their career forward while also testing themselves on a personal level.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
It is going to really test your character. Try to socialize as much as you can. If there are locals at your work, make an effort to build relationships with them, it is more difficult but they are incredibly nice and helpful, it will give you a unique experience.
Pros
  • Company
  • Food / Cost of Living
  • Indepedence
What other participants should know
  • Lonely
Rae
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great internship experience with AIP!

I had a great internship experience for three months in Bangkok, Thailand. The experience was seamless and smooth throughout the few months, from finding an internship role to the end of the internship period. AIP helped me to find a welcoming host company where I got to learn a lot. Felt safe and supported during my time here thanks to the availability of on-site support of the staff from AIP. Recommend this experience for anyone looking to do an internship and learn but travel at the same time.

Pros
  • Great culture
  • Friendly people
  • Bustling city
What other participants should know
  • Hot and rainy
Courtney
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

6 weeks in Singapore

I did a 6-week internship in Singapore through AIP. From long before I left home, they have been so supportive. The process of securing an internship means that you work closely with your case manager—Herlyn in my case—who is always responsive and reachable via email or WhatsApp. My package included accomodation which saved me a lot of time and money, especially due to the cost of living in Singapore.
The only thing that could be improved was the quality of the accommodation, but I understand that’s it’s difficult to tell when the photos on the hotel website look nicer than reality.
Overall, I highly recommend AIP if you want a caring and personalised service!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Through AIP, you can meet many other people while in Singapore, all you have to do is ask your case manager to put you in touch! While I loved being surrounded by other interns and doing fun things as a group, remember to take time for yourself to explore the places you might enjoy the most, alone.
Pros
  • So much food and nice cafes.
  • Amazing cycling trails and islands to ferry to.
  • Great support in your internship from AIP.
What other participants should know
  • Accomodation is expensive in SG so expect the bare minimum.
  • Often no kitchen, eating out is the norm.
  • Sometimes things seem reasonably priced but then they ++ tax and service fee
Zheng Jie
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Taiwan Internship

AIP helped to make my first internship experience in Taiwan a very rewarding one! The process of securing the internship was smooth and straightforward, with an AIP coordinator assuring me every step of the way. They helped me to connect with companies in fields I was interested in, and I learnt a lot throughout my 2 months in Taiwan. Although it took some time to get used to the culture here, I became very comfortable living in Taipei. I would recommend AIP to my peers if they want to experience an overseas internship!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Get a Taiwanese phone number.

With it, you get access to the LINE superapp. If you thought Grab could do almost everything, the LINE app in Taiwan beats it by a large, large margin. Not only can you pay for almost everything in Taiwan, you also get access to their streaming service and news app. Plus there's even a TikTok clone built into the app. It's insane. In general, it's good to get a Taiwanese phone number regardless to liaise with your company.
Pros
  • Smooth process of securing the internship
  • Contacts readily available
Isabella
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Awesome opportunity

Super amazing opportunity where I got to explore another country, build skills for my professional career, and grow as a young adult. This internship taught me so much, both inside and outside the workplace, and I think every university student should do this at least once.
Here’s some of my fave parts of this internship program:
I made so many new friends that I’ve become really close with AND shared fun experiences with.
The bakeries here are AMAZING,
And, My host company were extremely kind and patient and gave me so much insight into working as a lawyer.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
The most surprising thing that I did was go to a music festival spontaneously on the first weekend. It was so worth it and amazing!
Pros
  • Accessible
  • Clean
  • Bakeries
What other participants should know
  • Heat
  • The stares I got
Caroline
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

AIP Internship in South Korea as Student

AIP has provided me a safe, convenient and amazing internship experience in South Korea. Good accommodation location and amazing host company choice.

The program had different activities that students could complete over the six weeks including cooking classes and language classes with attraction visits.

Students were provided housing essentials, towels, Sim card, airport transfer, t-money cards and transportation money. There were also networking events which added to the experience.

I would recommend the AIP internship program in South Korea.

Spencer
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My internship abroad in Japan

I attended a 3 month internship abroad in Japan through AIP. I can say that everything, from the registration process all the way to the end of my internship, was extremely professional. Not only was I given a personal account manager (Nisha, thank you!) that constantly kept me up to date, even with a large time difference between us in my own country and also in Japan, but I was also placed into a group chat upon arrival in Japan with 3 AlP workers continuously inquiring about my wellbeing and asking if I ever had questions or concerns. I don't want to make this review to long, but I will say that there are many, many other things that l'd like to say I was thoroughly impressed with. I couldn't recommend AlP enough if you want a great internship experience abroad. Thank you again to everyone who made my experience that much easier.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
I’m stuck in between saying the night life in Shibuya and the beauty of Mount Fuji 😂
Pros
  • The people/food
  • The friends I made
  • My work place and coworkers
What other participants should know
  • My internship wasn’t long enough
  • Some food was kinda crazy
  • Idk honestly I can’t say anything bad
Du Min
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

recommended

AIP is extremely professional. Their internship placement has given me one of the best experiences in my life, with many learning opportunities and a warm host company with lifelong friendships. I initially went for 3 months but ended up extending. The people over at AIP were nothing but helpful. I had an internship in the finance sector and I had learned a lot. I think the most important takeaways I have is the knowledge I gained through this internship and the relationships built during my short time here.