Asia Internship Program (AIP)

Program Reviews

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Skaggs
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My remote internship experience

I went through a 2 month remote internship with a company based in Singapore and I couldn't be more happy with the team I worked with and for AIP. I was lucky enough to find professional experience even with the craziness going around the world and it's honestly thanks to my parents for pushing me to go out of my way to explore even when I'm just at home. The initial process was hard in terms of adjusting to working at home and fixing a schedule but it slowly became better and I'm starting to like working at home instead of going to the office or the school to do actual work.

I'm really looking forward to doing more remote-based work in the future! Stay safe everyone!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Be open to doing something you've never done before!
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Pereira
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Lockdown? Not a problem!

I was lucky enough to find an internship with the help of AIP despite the ongoing global pandemic. I initially wanted to find my way to Japan but with the lockdown in place and the country being closed, I ended up in Singapore since I was already here for my studies. AIP was extremely helpful in finding me a great business development internship and although there were strict rules and regulations to follow, I was able to work at the office and build great relationship with my colleagues, which was something that I was looking for in this internship. Can't thank AIP enough for all the help!

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I was would be spontaneous and take initiatives instead of waiting for months and being unlucky with the pandemic.
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Tonita
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Brilliant!

I was always keen to travel. I love having the opportunity to explore a new culture and really immerse myself into it. I was a junior at the time and I thought that it would have been a good idea to get some work experience while living in another country. I found out about AIP and needless to say, they did an amazing job on my placement. I did an internship in marketing within the heart of Bangkok. The city is extremely vibrant and very fast paced. I also had great mentors, ones that taught me so much about the marketing industry and what I would have to do to be a successful marketer in the future. I'd like to personally thank AIP in finding me the next best thing. I loved every bit of it.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I would definitely try to make more friends during my time.
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Dugger
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My experience at home..

The pandemic hit the whole world during the time that I had to find internships and it gave me anxiety leaving me scared that I wouldn't be able to acquire the credits needed to graduate. Luckily enough, the university allowed for remote internships to be counted for credits and thus I searched around and found AIP.

Looking into the reviews and testimonials really helped me make the decision to apply and I don't really have any regrets to this day. My point of contact, Vlad, was very helpful in explaining everything and making sure I knew what I was getting myself into. The process of getting a remote internship was easy as well since I didn't have to deal with visa's and traveling. My coworkers and supervisor were very kind and welcomed me to the team despite being miles away.

I will always be grateful for the experience given to me!

What would you improve about this program?
The application form was somewhat confusing at first and took me a couple of hours to get through it.
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Burk
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Thank you to AIP!

Months ago, I stumbled upon AIP and I was immediately drawn into the program as they looked reliable and safe. I did a remote internship with a Korean company for 2 months and it was basically a emotional roller coaster. Things were difficult in the beginning in terms of communicating with my supervisor as it was difficult to understand their accent. But as time went on, it became a lot easier and I actually got to meet a lot of colleagues and learn a lot during my time with the company. AIP really did come through with this internship and I'm really grateful for everything.

What would you improve about this program?
Having the option to choose a specific country even for a remote internship would've made this perfect.
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Laci
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Not the most familiar but it was worthwhile

I initially wanted an internship abroad in video & production. Due to the pandemic, I was unable to travel overseas but I found the next best thing. I learned about AIP's remote internship program early on and I immediately switched to do a remote internship. I was very keen on getting the experience needed and even though I was not too familiar with the process, I enjoyed it nonetheless.

The nature of the video & production industry relies heavily on technology and with access to a computer and the internet, anything was possible. My mentors were really understanding and patient with me. They taught me the ins & outs of the company and how they operated. The "work hours" weren't too strict either.

What would you improve about this program?
I would definitely would like to know the exact schedules for remote internships.
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Janna
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Internship during COVID..

Even with the pandemic going on around the world, I had the chance and opportunity to travel all the way to South Korea and gain some professional experience which, at the time, didn't seem possible with travel bans happening left and right. At first, I was looking for internships abroad for when traveling becomes "safe". However, after contacting AIP and discussing about my commitment for an internship in Asia, they explained to me that South Korea was a strong possibility for me which then convinced me to take it. One thing I loved about AIP was that they were very straight forward and and clear with the process which make everything smooth for me. Any issues I encountered were resolved quickly and questions were answered within 24 hours. The Community Manager always kept me on check and made sure I was safe, which is something I definitely appreciate while I'm all alone in a country I've never been before. 2 Months for an internship were definitely short but after getting along with my colleagues and actually being offered a position in my host company, I'm looking to come back to South Korea and possibly growing my professional experience here.

What would you improve about this program?
I applied for the Standard Package and I just wished there was a drop-off option to the airport on the last day. Would've saved a lot of time for me.
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Ly Bich
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Work from home

This is was my first time using AIP's services after just recently completing another internship program and the overall experience was fine but there were definitely some flaws during my whole placement process. Despite being given a great company and professional experience, the initial process with AIP was somewhat messy in the sense where I was passed around to different point of contacts. I'm not entirely sure if this is normal but I was expecting to just have one person to be in touch with for the whole process. Nonetheless, the person I ended up being in touch with was very helpful and kind to me which made my feelings towards the whole program end on a positive note which I'm happy about. I'd also like to point out that even though this was a remote internship, I got along with my colleagues pretty well completing my tasks were fairly doable. I'd definitely recommend students coming off of high school or college to do a remote internship.

What would you improve about this program?
I'd honestly appreciate it if things weren't so messy in the beginning. Other than that, everything was great!
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John
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Didn't expect this at all

This was the first time I did an internship. Due to the pandemic, it was really hard to find a normal internship. I always dreamed of traveling abroad and interning in an international setting but I got the next best thing. I was browsing through AIP's website and found that they actually offer remote internship programs. This peaked my interest and since I was looking for an internship in business development, I thought that this opportunity would provide me the necessary work experiences needed. My mentors were great; they planned out a very definitive schedule for me and were rather strict about deadlines (which is something I highly praise). Ultimately, I learned so much from this remote internship experience and will cherish the core values for my whole life.

What would you improve about this program?
Virtual meetings were sometimes inconsistent in the sense that there were connectivity issues, so having a more stable way for meetings would be great.
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Pamula
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Thank you for the opportunity!

I just graduated high school and I didn't expect to have any professional experience over the summer since I wanted to prepare for my first year in UBC. However, I had a friend who used AIP's services before and recommended me to get some experience to be "ahead" of others in terms of building my resume.

Skeptical at first, everything turned out great and it was exactly the same as what my friend described the program to be. My point of contact was very helpful and the community manager was very friendly which made me feel comfortable. Although it was a remote internship, it was still a great experience and I'm forever grateful.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Keep an open mind and for those who are even in high school, do not be afraid to do an internship.